Executive Director

About the role

The Executive Director serves as a public face of Singing City in the greater Philadelphia area, providing overall leadership for the organization.

Responsibilities

• Administer a comprehensive development program to ensure long-term financial sustainability.

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects.

• Partner with the Board of Directors and Artistic Director to identify funding opportunities and strengthen a culture of philanthropy.

• Lead fundraising initiatives and special events.

• Implement donor stewardship practices to build long-term relationships and loyalty.

• Provide strategic leadership for all marketing, communications, and public relations activities.

• Communicate the organization's mission, programs, and artistic work through media engagement, public speaking, and organizational messaging.

• Represent Singing City at community events and public forums to strengthen its visibility and service to the community.

• Ensure effective recruitment, training, and management of staff and support volunteers.

• Manage day-to-day administrative operations to ensure a high-quality experience for patrons, singers, and community members.

• Implement and monitor strategic and operating plans in partnership with the Board of Directors and Artistic Director.

• Expand the programming and community impact of Singing City: Next Generation through strategic outreach and partnerships.

• Support strong governance and effective Board engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of experience in nonprofit leadership; experience in the performing arts preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit financial and budget management, with strong knowledge of fiscal oversight and planning.

• Proven success in fundraising, including the cultivation and solicitation of both individual and institutional support.

• Experience with arts marketing principles and audience development, including the ability to generate, implement, and assess new ideas and strategies.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of constituencies.

• Comfort with public speaking and representing an organization in community and professional settings.

• Strong organizational skills, initiative, creativity, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• An appreciation for choral music and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion consistent with Singing City's mission and values.