Development and Fundraising Manager

Development and Fundraising Manger of the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh

The Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh (MCP), one of the region’s most celebrated and historic choral ensembles, is seeking a passionate and strategic Development & Fundraising Manager to join our team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support our mission of creating transformative musical experiences that inspire, educate, and connect our community through choral excellence.

As the Mendelssohn Choir approaches its next chapter of artistic growth, we are looking for a development professional who will help strengthen our fundraising capacity, deepen donor engagement, and build a sustainable foundation for the future. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, initiative, and a love of the performing arts to a role that combines relationship building, grant writing, special campaigns and events, and annual giving campaigns.

Key Responsibilities Overview

This position will work closely with the Executive Director, Artistic Director, and Board of Directors to design and implement fundraising strategies that support our performances, community programs, and artistic collaborations with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and other regional partners.

The Development & Fundraising Manager will play a key role in advancing MCP’s mission by developing and implementing strategies to secure philanthropic support, deepen donor relationships, and build sustainable revenue streams. This role will work collaboratively with the Music Director, Executive Director, and Board of Directors to deliver fundraising targets and support the organization’s growth and impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Arts Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising or development, preferably in the arts.
• Demonstrated success in securing individual major gifts, grants/foundation funding, and event‐based fundraising
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship‐building skills; comfort engaging with donors, sponsors, volunteers, board members, and diverse community stakeholders.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Experience with CRM and donor management software.
• Proven success in grant writing and donor cultivation.
• Self‐motivated and proactive, with ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and collaborate as part of a small team.
• Passion for choral music and the performing arts strongly preferred.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for performances or events.

Compensation and Benefits

The Development & Fundraising Manager reports to the Executive Director of MCP.

The Mendelsohn Choir of Pittsburgh will provide a compensation and benefits package in the range of $30,000 - $50,000 annually, commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience.

To Apply

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant artistic community and help steer one of

Pittsburgh’s premier cultural institutions toward a bold and sustainable future.

We invite interested candidates to review the full job description, review the choir’s website https://www.themendelssohn.org/, and to submit a cover letter and résumé to [email protected]

For maximum consideration, submit materials by December 4, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the ideal candidate is found.

MCP is a proud equal opportunity employer without regard to race, color, religion, sex

(including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, age, disability, veteran

status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

We look forward to meeting exceptional candidates who are inspired by MCP’s mission and

want to be a part of the MCP Team.