Director of Development

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with The New York
Pops in the search for a Director of Development.

Reporting to the President and Executive Director, the Director of
Development will develop, manage, implement, and evaluate a
comprehensive fundraising strategy that serves the financial needs
and furthers the mission of of The New York Pops. The Director of
Development will oversee a program that deepens engagement,
cultivates new prospects, strengthens ties to the community, and
demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism.

Comprised of 78 musicians, The New York Pops is the largest
independent pops orchestra in the United States, now celebrating
its 41st season as the only professional symphonic orchestra in New
York City specializing in popular music. Led by Music Director and
Conductor Steven Reineke, the orchestra performs an annual
subscription series at Carnegie Hall, and is among the venue’s most
presented ensembles. The New York Pops’ annual Birthday Gala is
celebrated each spring, raising funds for the orchestra and its
education programs. The orchestra performs annually in Queens, New
York at Forest Hills Stadium, a 14,000-seat historic concert
venue.

The New York Pops celebrates the diversity of popular music’s
evolving songbook. Every concert is a unique experience, with
influences that range from Broadway melodies to film scores, jazz,
rock, pop, and more. The orchestra collaborates with stars from the
stage and screen including Sara Bareilles, Kristen Bell, Montego
Glover, James Monroe Iglehart, Capathia Jenkins, Carly Rae Jepsen,
Angela Lansbury, Queen Latifah, Cyndi Lauper, Norm Lewis, Barry
Manilow, Kelli O’Hara, Adrienne Warren, Dionne Warwick, Miss Piggy,
and others.

Through its PopsEd music education programs, The New York Pops
fulfills its dedication to lifelong learning and collaborates with
public schools, community organizations, and senior centers
throughout the five boroughs of New York City. PopsEd allows
thousands of New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds to participate
in fully customizable residency programs that blend traditional
education with pure fun. These programs make music open to all and
use tools like composition, lyric writing, performance, and
mentorship to foster learning and unbridled creativity. In doing
so, PopsEd excites students and gives them skills they can apply to
all areas of their lives.

The New York Pops is committed to serving all members of the
community. Through its Kids in the Balcony and Kids in
the Stadium programs, thousands of children and their parents
have had an opportunity to see The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall
and Forest Hills Stadium free of charge. The New York Pops also has
adapted its PopsEd programs to provide remote learning
opportunities for students. Virtual programs have included
residencies in virtual classrooms, free access to virtual concerts
through Kids in the Virtual Balcony, and Kids on the
Virtual Stage, a free comprehensive program that introduces
middle school students to the professional virtual performance
process.

A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience and at least ten years of successful fundraising
experience in the nonprofit arts sector is preferred for this
position. Familiarity with the New York City philanthropic
community is highly desired for this role. The New York Pops will
consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. If you are
excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to the NY
Pops, but your experience does not exactly align with every
qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All
applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé.
Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of The New York
Pops as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented
in the prospectus.

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000
annually.

The New York Pops is committed to the inclusion of all qualified
candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing
this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection
process, please contact Kim Farr at kimfarr@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1417.