Director of Development

ZRG Aspen Leadership Group is partnering with Chamber Music Maryland to recruit a strategic, relationship-driven Director of Development.

About the role

Reporting to the Managing Artistic Director, the Director of Development will design and execute a comprehensive development program encompassing individual giving, major gifts, institutional support, sponsorships, special events, and donor stewardship. While currently structured as a part-time position, the role offers potential to grow into a full-time opportunity as fundraising efforts expand.

The successful candidate will serve as an engaging ambassador and persuasive advocate for Chamber Music Maryland’s mission, cultivating meaningful relationships, broadening the organization’s base of support, and building philanthropic resources to advance its artistic and community impact.

About Chamber Music Maryland

Founded in 1972 as the Candlelight Concert Society, Chamber Music Maryland is a nationally recognized concert presenter and arts education provider dedicated to bringing exceptional chamber music to audiences throughout Maryland and the greater Washington–Baltimore region. The organization presents distinguished national and international ensembles and soloists while championing emerging artists, including winners of leading international competitions.

Based in Columbia, Chamber Music Maryland presents performances at venues across the region, including Howard Community College’s Horowitz Visual and Performing Arts Center, UMBC’s Linehan Concert Hall, the historic Peale Museum in Baltimore, and other community and cultural spaces. Its annual Free-for-All Concert and free performances in senior communities, libraries, and community centers reflect its commitment to removing barriers and ensuring world-class chamber music is accessible to all audiences.

The 2026–2027 season features debuts, beloved returnees, and bold collaborations, including performances by the French-Belgian Quatuor Danel with cellist Natalie Clein, the Chiaroscuro Quartet, harpsichordist Jean Rondeau, and pianist Richard Goode.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive development program, including individual giving, major gifts, institutional support, sponsorships, special events, and donor stewardship.
• Serve as an ambassador for Chamber Music Maryland, cultivating relationships and expanding the organization’s base of support.
• Work occasional evenings and weekends to support concerts, donor cultivation activities, and fundraising events.

Requirements

• At least three years of progressively responsible fundraising experience, preferably within an arts, cultural, educational, or mission-driven nonprofit organization.
• Experience in classical music, chamber music, performing arts, or cultural organizations is preferred but not required.
• Hybrid work arrangement with regular in-person presence in Columbia, Maryland, for meetings, donor engagement, concerts, and events.

Pay

Target annual salary of $60,000 for this part-time position. A stipend toward health insurance is available.