Chief Advancement Officer

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Music Academy of the West in the search for a Chief Advancement Officer (CAO).

Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer, the CAO will drive philanthropic efforts and ensure fiscal sustainability in partnership with the President & CEO and leadership team. The CAO will develop and implement sustainable revenue streams that align with the organizational objectives and strategic priorities of the Music Academy of the West ("the Music Academy"). The CAO will manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, fostering relationships through customized cultivation and stewardship strategies and activities while focusing on expansion of the Music Academy's community of philanthropic leaders.

Located in Santa Barbara, the mission of the Music Academy of the West is to provide classically trained musicians with transformative educational and performance experiences to expand their talents, inspire each other, pursue artistic innovation, and share their gifts with the world. Its programs include an annual Summer School & Music Festival which trains up to 150 fellows ages 18 to 34 and presents more than 130 performances and events, competitions, and a fully staged opera; Sing!, a children’s choir; the MAX (Music Academy Exchange) partnership; the innovative Alumni Performance and Enterprise awards; and the Mariposa Series of concerts by Academy-affiliated artists. The Music Academy boast over 7,000 alumni across a 77-year history with thousands of world class performances.

The salary range for this position is $220,000 to $240,000 annually.

The Music Academy is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Kim Farr at kimfarr@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://apptrkr.com/5784721.