Take ownership of strategic fundraising programs, lead multi-channel campaigns, and manage a robust donor portfolio while collaborating closely with board members and cross-functional teams. This role offers the opportunity to build your own portfolio, engage with a healthy and passionate donor base, and directly impact the Symphony’s $11M annual fund and 50th Anniversary Campaign. Plus, enjoy world-class performances with your family as part of a role that blends creativity, leadership, and community!

Another Source’s client, Pacific Symphony, is recruiting a Director of Annual Giving to join their team on-site in beautiful Irvine, California. 

Here’s some more about Pacific Symphony: 

Pacific Symphony led by Music Director, Carl St. Clair, and President, John Forsyte, is a dynamic and innovative orchestra based in Orange County, California. Recognized for its artistic excellence and community engagement, the Symphony presents over 100 concerts annually and serves nearly 300,000 community members through performances and education programs. Are you ready to transition your fundraising experience to change lives and advance the performing arts in Southern California? Take a look at what’s happening here: https://www.facebook.com/PacificSymphony 

Learn more about Pacific Symphony here:  https://www.pacificsymphony.org/history 

About the role:  

Pacific Symphony seeks a dynamic and experienced fundraising professional to serve as Director of Annual Giving. This position is responsible for planning, executing, and managing a comprehensive annual giving program that raises critical unrestricted support through gifts up to $2,500 and manages a portfolio of leadership annual donors (up to $2,500). The Director oversees multi-channel fundraising campaigns—including direct mail, telefunding, Giving Day, email, and digital strategies—while also leading donor stewardship initiatives and collaborating across departments to build a strong pipeline of support for the Symphony. 

This position plays a key role in supporting Pacific Symphony’s $11 million Annual Fund and the broader $80 million 50th Anniversary Campaign, with an emphasis on growing donor participation, retention, and revenue. The Director works closely with marketing, artistic, education, and development colleagues to align annual giving strategies with institutional priorities and programming. 

How you will be spending your time: 

• Annual Giving Campaigns 

• Lead multi-channel campaigns (direct mail, digital, telefunding) to drive donor acquisition, retention, and revenue.  

• Manage campaign calendars, segmentation, performance tracking, and Giving Day efforts in partnership with communications and operations teams. 

• Leadership Annual Giving 

• Manage a portfolio of 150+ donors giving up to $2,500.  

• Conduct regular outreach to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors, and help identify prospects for major and planned gifts. 

• Donor Stewardship & Pipeline Development 

• Partner with Donor Relations to deliver meaningful recognition and engagement programs.  

• Develop strategies for donor retention, lapsed donor reactivation, and long-term pipeline growth. 

• Budget & Reporting 

• Oversee the annual giving budget and analyze campaign results. 

• Ensure accurate data, gift processing, and reporting to guide strategic decisions. 

• Volunteer & Cross-Departmental Collaboration 

• Work with board members, volunteers, and internal teams to align donor engagement efforts with Symphony initiatives and amplify campaign impact. 

Experience: 

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in fundraising, donor engagement, or nonprofit leadership; CFRE certification is a plus 

• Proven success in leading annual fundraising campaigns and securing major gifts, preferably in a nonprofit, education, health care, performing arts or cultural organization 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a talent for building and sustaining relationships with donors, volunteers, and stakeholders 

• Experience managing a donor portfolio, with a proven track record of donor engagement and solicitation. 

• Strong project management, writing, and communication skills. 

• Familiarity with donor database systems (e.g., Tessitura) , Donate2 and data-driven fundraising practices 
   

What’s in it for you:  

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 

Benefits: A real “wow” about this opportunity with Pacific Symphony is the full access to performances for friends and family! What better way to share your passion for the arts with loved ones than letting them see the direct impact of your work on the community? 

Relocation assistance is not offered for this role. 

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:  

Pacific Symphony values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, class, religion, country of origin, political belief, (dis)ability, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any factor protected by law. 

Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. We are committed to building inclusive candidate pools as we partner with hiring teams. Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us. 

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