Director of Corporate Partnership - CSO

The Organization

The Columbus Symphony has served as central Ohio's flagship music organization since 1951. Our musicians, conductors, chorus, and world-renowned guest artists enrich the central Ohio community through extraordinary talent, passion, dedication, and the highest standards of musicianship. Guided by the artistic vision of Music Director Rossen Milanov, the Columbus Symphony offers four programming "brands" - Masterworks, Pops, Picnic with the Pops, and Education / Community Engagement. This segmented approach, innovative within the American orchestra industry, is helping the Columbus Symphony to reach new, younger, and more diverse audiences.

The Opportunity

Do you have a talent for building strong relationships with the corporate sector and connecting their philanthropic goals with meaningful community impact?

Are you motivated by securing transformational sponsorships and partnerships that fuel the arts?

Are you passionate about advancing orchestral music, education, and community engagement in central Ohio while helping one of the region's premier performing arts organizations thrive?

Primary Function

The Director of Corporate Partnership, a member of the Development team reporting to the Chief Development Officer, is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive corporate giving and sponsorship strategy. The Director cultivates, solicits, and stewards corporate partners, aligning their goals with the Symphony's priorities in artistic excellence, education, and community engagement. This role is a key driver of corporate revenue growth ensuring that corporate partnerships are impactful, sustainable, and mutually beneficial.

Duties, Responsibilities, and Key Performance Objectives

First Month :

• Learn current CSO corporate sponsorship and giving programs.
• Meet with CDO, Development staff, and senior leadership to understand priorities, processes, and opportunities.
• Review current corporate relationships and pipeline; provide observations and recommendations to the Chief Development Officer.

First 3-6 Months :

First Year :

Other Duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Credentials and Experience

Special Requirements

CSO's EEO Statement

The Columbus Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CSO does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, lactation status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected status.