About Symphony Nova Scotia
When you work at Symphony Nova Scotia, you’re joining a dedicated and ambitious team that believes passionately in the value orchestral music brings to Nova Scotians.
As Nova Scotia’s only professional orchestra, we’ve been championing symphonic music in the province for 40 years. With a home base in Halifax/K’jipuktuk and performances across the province, Symphony Nova Scotia is proud to be a vibrant, vital part of Nova Scotia’s rich cultural community. From sold-out concerts to free family events, youth and seniors’ activities, and educational partnerships, Symphony Nova Scotia creates unforgettable experiences with truly great music.
As Campaign Manager, your contribution will significantly impact the wellbeing of the wider community. We place a high priority on community engagement, from our flagship education program – the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra – to programs and activities for over 15,000 elementary, junior, and senior high school students in a typical year. Our partnerships with many diverse communities have been recognized for their innovation and creativity. Our audience comes from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lived experiences because it makes our company stronger.
The orchestra of 37 musicians, has repeatedly been praised for its versatility and flexibility, performing everything from masterworks to baroque to pops with equal finesse. As Campaign Manager, you’ll be part of a performing arts organization that not only brings joy and inspiration to thousands of audience members, but also conducts many accessible community programs, including performances in local public libraries, free community concerts, including our popular Family series, and online concerts.
About the Role
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.
About You
- 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.
Work Environment & Expectations
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.
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.
Salary Range
$75,000 – $80,000
Term
Two-year contract, with possibility of extension
How to Apply
If you would like to apply, please submit your cover letter and resume to Jessica Hutton, Director of Development, at applications@symphonyns.ca 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.