Job Summary:  

The LO is seeking a strategic and dedicated fundraising professional to drive the mission of the LO to new heights. The Vice President of Philanthropy (VPP) is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team. In partnership with the CEO, the VPP is the senior administrative officer responsible for all aspects of fundraising and donor relations, including campaigns and major gifts. This individual reports to the CEO and works collaboratively with the LO’s board, staff, musicians, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors to drive strategic fundraising.

The Ideal Candidate:

The successful VPP is a proven philanthropy strategist and major gifts fundraiser with leadership experience. The VPP will serve as one of the Orchestra's principal ambassadors, cultivating meaningful relationships with major philanthropists, civic leaders, business executives, foundations, and influential community partners. This individual is strategic, a relationship builder, a strong listener, and someone who can craft a compelling case for support for the short and long term.

The VPP will partner with the CEO in creating and managing a strategic development plan that encapsulates how our donors dynamically impact the LO. The LO is building momentum upon recent fiscal success and is in a new growth phase, and the VPP is ready to build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing philanthropy team grounded in accountability, collaboration, innovation, and professional development. The VPP will foster a culture of strategic thinking, donor-centered fundraising, and continuous improvement.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive long-term philanthropic strategy aligned with the Louisville Orchestra's strategic priorities and future growth.
• Partner with the CEO and Board to identify emerging opportunities for transformational philanthropy.
• Help shape organizational priorities by bringing donor perspectives, market intelligence, and philanthropic trends into strategic planning discussions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership on fundraising strategy and donor engagement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing philanthropy team to achieve ambitious contributed revenue goals while fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Oversee all aspects of philanthropy operations, including the annual fundraising budget, team portfolios, performance targets, initiatives, reporting, and progress to ensure fundraising goals are achieved.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors, foundations, and significant funders
• Plan, implement, and manage capital, major gift, endowment, and planned giving fundraising programs, including activities related to individuals, foundations, corporations, and fundraising events, like the annual Gala.
• Solicit from a portfolio focused on individual major gifts, meeting or exceeding set targets.
• As the main point of contact to the Board Development Committee, actively engage the board in all fundraising activities on how to cultivate, solicit, and steward their network.
• Regularly attend concerts, donor events, social functions, professional networking events, and community events representing the LO.
• Other duties as assigned by the CEO.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter along with your resume to:
Nathaniel Koch, Chief Operating Officer
nkoch@louisvilleorchestra.org

 

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The Marketing Coordinator is the key support role within the Louisville Orchestra’s marketing department. This position ensures the smooth execution of campaigns, content scheduling, and day-to-day logistics. This role touches nearly every platform—email, social, website, digital programs, signage—and plays a critical part in making sure the orchestra’s public presence is timely, accurate, and aligned with organizational goals.

Ideal Candidate:
This role is perfect for someone early in their marketing career who is hungry to grow and excited to dive in. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who hustles, thinks creatively, and takes initiative without waiting to be asked. You’re the kind of person who shows up prepared, thrives in fast-paced environments, and takes pride in getting the details right.
You should love the arts, enjoy being part of a team that works evenings and weekends for concerts and events, and feel at home in social settings. You’re naturally curious about digital trends, plugged into what’s working on social media, and eager to contribute fresh ideas that help connect the orchestra with new audiences. If you’re looking for a role that blends logistics, creativity, and the excitement of live performance, this job is for you.

Main Areas of Ownership

• Digital Marketing & Communications: Create and distribute audience communications across email, SMS, website, mobile app, digital programs, and push notifications.
• Content Creation & Social Media: Create graphics, copy, photography, and short-form video while helping maintain a fresh, active, and engaging organic social presence.
• Concert & Campaign Marketing: Support ticket sales and registrations through promotional campaigns, patron communications, concert coverage, and on-site marketing.
• Marketing Operations & Coordination: Maintain calendars, deadlines, creative assets, printed materials, and campaign deliverables to keep the department organized and moving forward.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Update website content, event pages, blogs, digital programs, and mobile app content to keep all audience-facing information fresh and accurate.
• Write marketing copy including event descriptions, press releases, social media posts, emails, and promotional messaging.
• Create graphics, social content, and short-form video using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, and similar tools.
• Capture photo and video content at rehearsals, concerts, and events, while building relationships with musicians, artists, patrons, and community members.
• Support ticket sales, registrations, donations, merchandise, and other revenue campaigns through coordinated digital and on-site promotion.
• Prepare marketing materials for concerts and events, including signage, marketing tables, digital screens, and printed collateral.
• Attend concerts and events to support customer service, event execution, audience engagement, and real-time social media coverage.
• Maintain marketing calendars, deadlines, asset libraries, and project timelines across the department.
• Coordinate with internal departments, vendors, and printers to gather materials, manage deliverables, and keep projects moving.
• Track basic email, social, and digital performance metrics and support ongoing campaign reporting.
• Provide general administrative and production support for the marketing team

Education

Bachelors in Marketing, Communications, Music, Arts Administration, Sports Management, or similar.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of professional or internship experience in marketing or related fields
• Highly organized and attentive to details, timelines, and formatting
• Comfortable working in content management systems, email platforms, and social media tools
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress, or similar tools is a plus
• Interest in the performing arts and/or nonprofit work is welcome, but not required

To Apply:

Please send Resume and Cover Letter to
Mallory Kramer, Director of Marketing
mkramer@louisvilleorchestra.org

Deadline to apply is Friday, September 18.

 

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