The Florida Orchestra Seeks Development Vice President to Lead Fundraising Initiatives

The Florida Orchestra is recruiting a Vice President of Development through a partnership with Aspen Leadership Group. This executive role will oversee fundraising strategies aimed at generating over $8 million annually in contributed income and managing the orchestra's $35 million endowment. The position requires a bachelor's degree and at least seven years of institutional philanthropy experience, including grant writing and donor relationship management. The orchestra, celebrating its 58th season in 2025-26, operates with a $16 million annual budget and employs 70 full-time musicians under Music Director Michael Francis. It presents nearly 100 concerts yearly across ten venues in Tampa, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg, serving approximately 150,000 residents annually.