Laura R. Grafman Chief Advancement Officer Phoenix, AZ Reports to: President & CEO
The Phoenix Symphony is seeking a Chief Advancement Officer who will serve as The Phoenix Symphony's senior philanthropic leader and a key member of the executive leadership team. The CAO will provide strategic leadership for all contributed revenue, including annual giving, major and principal gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation relations, and special events, while fostering a culture of philanthropy across the organization. The CAO will lead CRESCENDO: The Campaign for The Phoenix Symphony, the organization's landmark $60 million comprehensive campaign, which has already surpassed 25% of its goal. Working in close partnership with the President and CEO, Board of Directors, Campaign Cabinet, and dedicated volunteers, the CAO will inspire transformational philanthropy, deepen relationships with the Symphony's most significant donors and prospects, and help secure the resources that will shape the organization's future. For an ambitious fundraising leader, this is a rare opportunity to guide a defining campaign, strengthen one of Arizona's premier cultural institutions, and leave a lasting philanthropic legacy.
The Phoenix Symphony is Arizona's largest performing arts organization and one of the state's most significant cultural institutions. Beyond presenting a dynamic range of classical and contemporary repertoire in Symphony Hall and throughout the Valley, the Symphony extends its impact through robust community engagement, made possible by the generous support of foundations, corporations, and individual donors. Its artistic excellence is reflected in collaborations with internationally acclaimed guest conductors, virtuoso soloists, Tony Award-winning composers, Broadway performers, jazz artists, and internationally recognized musicians from across the classical and popular music worlds. Together, these artistic partnerships and community investments reinforce the Symphony's role as a cultural cornerstone for Arizona and a leading force in shaping the region's artistic future.
"Thank you for considering the opportunity to serve as Laura R. Grafman Chief Advancement Officer of The Phoenix Symphony. This is a chance to help lead one of Arizona’s most important cultural assets at a defining moment, and to work in partnership with people across our community who believe deeply in this orchestra and its future. In the Chief Advancement Officer, we seek a colleague whose personal qualities matter as much as any credential: genuine relationship building with asks that follow from it, directness without pressure, discretion as a matter of course, and steadiness." — Peter Kjome, President and CEO
For more information, including core competencies and qualifications, please refer to the full prospectus.
