Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Board Member

The role

Board members provide strategic guidance, oversight, and financial support for Symphonic Jazz Orchestra. They serve as ambassadors for music education and live performance through fundraising and community engagement.

What you will do

• Establish organizational priorities and provide oversight
• Review and approve budgets and monitor financial performance
• Secure financial support through personal giving and donor cultivation
• Introduce SJO to new audiences, partners, and supporters
• Contribute to committees, working groups, or specific board initiatives
• Monitor organizational performance and mission alignment
• Uphold fiduciary responsibilities and maintain confidentiality
• Attend four regular Board meetings per year
• Support fundraising, donor engagement, and community relationship-building

Required qualifications

• Residence in the Los Angeles area
• A willingness to contribute time, expertise, relationships, and resources
• Readiness to participate actively in fundraising and organizational advocacy
• Make an annual financial contribution that is personally meaningful

Nice to have

• Prior nonprofit board experience
• Accounting and Financial Expertise (CPA)
• Legal Expertise (Attorney)
• Philanthropic Leadership and Connections
• Fundraising Experience
• Music Industry Expertise

Before you apply

• Candidates must be based in the Los Angeles area

About the company

Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (SJO) is a Los Angeles County nonprofit that makes music accessible through music education and live performance.