Chief Development Officer

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Kansas City Symphony in the search for a Chief Development Officer. Reporting to the President and CEO, the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will lead all fundraising and philanthropic initiatives of the Kansas City Symphony. The CDO will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that supports the Symphony’s budding growth-minded culture of entrepreneurial innovation, intelligent risk taking, and significant change. As both a functional and cultural leader in the organization, the CDO will bring extensive experience as a philanthropy team leader and individual practitioner, possessing a deep background in the cultivation and stewardship of major donors and correlated fundraising efforts. In only its 42nd season, the Kansas City Symphony has already become one of America’s most vibrant major orchestras and has gained national and international recognition. The Symphony serves Kansas City’s metro population of more than 2.2 million people. The Symphony’s 80 full-time musicians bring a diverse and dynamic range of musical experiences to audiences in both orchestral and chamber music formats each season.

A bachelor’s degree and at least ten years of successful revenue-generating experience is required for this role. If this opportunity excites you and you have the drive to lead transformative change, we want to hear from you. The future of the American orchestras is being built here—and now.

The Kansas City Symphony offers a competitive salary and comprehensive package of benefits.

The Kansas City Symphony 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/5848250.