Development Director

Created in 2002, the Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (SJO), based in Los Angeles, is a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the genre of symphonic jazz through performing and commissioning new symphonic jazz works, and inspiring the next generations of listeners through its Music in the Schools and Community Outreach programs. The SJO has served over 90,000 students and families across Los Angeles County through in-school residencies and outreach concert activities.

The position is a part-time, hybrid position averaging 12 – 14 hrs. a week. The candidate will lead the organization’s fundraising via foundation and government grant writing, corporate sponsorship, research and development, along with grant reporting. Candidate will be part of a five-person part-time staff led by Music Director Mitch Glickman, attending staff meetings and a limited number of special events and concerts. The SJO’s current budget is $500,000.

Responsibilities

• Oversee organization’s foundation and government grants to ensure renewals and pursue new funders and opportunities
• Write, edit, and synchronize timely submission of LOIs, reports and grant proposals, coordinating with the Music Director
• Initiate and develop corporate sponsorship, pursuing leads and creating sponsorship decks
• Prepare and update necessary supporting documents for grant applications to include documents such as budgets, letters of support, and other required forms

Qualifications and Skills

• 4+ years of successful nonprofit grant writing, managing and leveraging foundation relationships and prospect research, plus experience in corporate sponsorship
• Demonstrated comprehensive understanding of nonprofit grant writing, outcomes and financial reporting requirements
• Outstanding grammar and research skills required
• Ability to work with donors, Board members, and foundations
• Meticulous eye for detail

Education

• Bachelor’s degree