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 weekly 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

Salary: $34 – $37 an hour DOE

Benefits: Flexible work schedule
Paid holidays
1 week paid vacation
1 week paid during Christmas holiday

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: November 2, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, Cover Letter, Work Sample/Portfolio

How to apply: Send resumé, cover letter and grant writing sample to
mitch@SJOmusic.org.