Chief Executive Officer - New West Symphony

The Chief Executive Officer will be a visionary, strategic, and community-driven leader responsible for advancing New West Symphony’s mission and ensuring its artistic, financial, and organizational vitality. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead efforts to expand the Symphony’s reach, deepen community engagement, and sustain a financially strong and artistically vibrant organization. The CEO will collaborate closely with the Music Director, Board, and staff to develop innovative artistic and educational initiatives that inspire audiences, unite diverse communities, and uphold the highest standards of artistic excellence. This role requires an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for the arts’ transformative power to connect people and ideas across cultures.

POSITION DUTIES

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

• Serve as the organization’s chief fundraiser and ambassador to donors, sponsors, and grant‑making institutions.
• Sustain revenue generation and financial stewardship.
• Lead the planning and execution of annual and multi‑year fundraising campaigns, including major gifts, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants; maximize planned giving.

FISCAL INTEGRITY

SUPPORT FOR GOVERNANCE AND PLANNING

OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Requirements of Applicants

Qualities we are Seeking

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