Oct 23rd, 2026
Houston Symphony
Senior Director of Individual Giving
( Texas | Hybrid )
About the Organization
Founded in 1913, the Houston Symphony is one of the oldest performing arts organizations in Texas and a cornerstone of Houston’s cultural life. Under the leadership of Music Director Juraj Valcuha, the orchestra operates with an annual budget of over $42 million and presents more than 130 concerts each year, spanning classical, pops, and family programming. Beyond the concert hall, its education and community engagement initiatives reach thousands and thousands more throughout Greater Houston annually. Individual philanthropy plays a vital role in sustaining the Symphony’s artistic excellence, expanding access to music, and ensuring its continued impact on the community.
Job Description
Position salary range: $140,000 - $160,000
Position reports to: Chief Development Officer
The Senior Director of Individual Giving provides strategic and operational leadership for individual fundraising at the Houston Symphony, overseeing programs from Membership through Principal Gifts. This role personally cultivates and solicits major donors and manages a nine-person team, including staff supervision, goal setting, budgeting, and performance tracking. Working closely with the Chief Development Officer and colleagues across the organization, the Senior Director advances fundraising priorities and serves as an ambassador for the Houston Symphony.
Additional information The Houston Symphony is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, sexual preference, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other protected class.
Contact email for applicants joel.james@houstonsymphony.org