Major Gifts Officer/Philanthropy Advisor (Opera Specialist)

The Major Gifts Officer/Philanthropy Advisor (Opera Specialist) at Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO) serves as a trusted advisor and relationship partner to a portfolio of major donors and philanthropic prospects, guiding them toward meaningful, mission-aligned giving to USUO generally, and Utah Opera specifically. This position combines the strategic discipline of frontline fundraising—identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding gifts of $10,000 and above—with a genuine commitment to understanding each donor’s values and connecting those values to the transformative impact of great, live music. Reporting to Vice President of Development, this role is a critical revenue driver for the organization at a time when growing individual philanthropic support is a top strategic priority.

Working in close partnership with Development colleagues and senior artistic and organizational leadership, this position builds meaningful, long-term donor relationships that deepen engagement with USUO’s symphony, opera, and festival programming and advances the organization’s mission to connect the community through great, live music.