Symphony Nova Scotia
- Contents
- Description
- Position Details
- Pay and Benefits
- Qualifications and Experience
- Application Process
Description
Symphony Nova Scotia is launching a $10 million Endowment Campaign to secure and strengthen the future of orchestral music in our province. We are seeking a skilled, strategic, and highly organized Campaign Manager to help drive this transformative effort. This role offers a unique opportunity for a dynamic fundraising professional to contribute to a landmark fundraising initiative that will ensure long-term artistic excellence, financial stability, and expanded community impact for generations to come.
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Campaign Manager is the staff lead for the Campaign. The role manages the day-to-day execution of the Campaign, coordinating and enabling the work of Campaign Co-Chairs, Cabinet members, Campaign Counsel, staff, and volunteers. The Campaign Manager ensures steady progress toward Campaign goals, supports donor cultivation and solicitation activities, and oversees the administrative and communications functions essential to Campaign success.
You will play a critical role in building and nurturing the Campaign’s donor pipeline, guiding prospect research, and creating tailored cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship plans that draw donors closer to
the Symphony’s mission. You will also design meaningful recognition and engagement opportunities, ensuring that every supporter feels valued and connected to our long-term vision.
Behind the scenes, you will prepare briefing materials, oversee gift and pledge administration, and draft accurate agreements that honour donor intent. Partnering with Marketing & Communications, you will help craft compelling Campaign materials that elevate the Symphony’s story and inspire giving.
This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on one of Nova Scotia’s most cherished cultural institutions, shaping its future while working at the heart of a collaborative and ambitious fundraising team.
The successful candidate will be required to have reliable internet access and availability during regular work hours (9 am to 5 pm, Mon-Fri), and will work 35-hour weeks, plus evening and weekend events.
Job Details
Location:
Halifax, NS
Pay and Benefits
Salary Range:
$70,000 — $80,000
Benefits:
Symphony Nova Scotia offers a flexible working environment, with generous vacation and wellness support, work-from-home allowances (2+ days a week in the office are required), and comprehensive health benefits. We are committed to fostering a respectful workplace that supports professional and collegial working relationships, honest and considerate communication, and an accessible and inclusive environment.
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in fundraising, preferably major gifts or campaign management.
- A proven track record of pipeline development and securing major gifts.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors.
- Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
- Experience working with and managing senior volunteers.
- Proficiency with donor databases and CRM systems; knowledge of Spektrix is an asset.
- A passion for music and knowledge of Nova Scotia’s arts sector are assets.
- Knowledge of the philanthropic landscape in Nova Scotia is an asset.
Application Process
Will an automated HR system be used to filter applicants?
– No.
Will non-shortlisted applicants be notified?
– No.
Are interviews flexible? (e.g. different interview formats, times, location, remote option)
– Yes.
To apply, email your details to applications@symphonyns.ca
If you would like to apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to Jessica Hutton, Director of Development, at [email protected] by January 31, 2026. Please include Campaign Manager in the subject line of the email. Although this posting closes on January 31, 2026, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Symphony Nova Scotia thanks all interested candidates for their interest, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.