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The Portland Gay Men’s Chorus (PGMC) invites applications for the position of Executive Director, a dynamic and visionary leader who will guide one of the region’s most celebrated arts organizations into its next chapter.

Organization Overview

Mission Statement: The Portland Gay Men’s Chorus aspires to expand, redefine, and perfect the choral art through eclectic performances that honor and uplift our community and affirm the worth of all people.

The Portland Gay Men’s Chorus is a premier Portland-based LGBTQ+ community chorus dedicated to artistic excellence, community building, and social justice. Through the power of voices raised in harmony, we create safe spaces, celebrate queer identity, and advocate for LGBTQ+ equality across the Pacific Northwest. We are seeking a visionary, collaborative, and strategic Executive Director (ED) to lead our business operations, fundraising efforts, and community engagement into our next chapter of growth.

Position Summary

The ED serves as the business leader whose primary responsibility is revenue generation for the non-profit organization. Working in close partnership with the Artistic Director and reporting directly to the Board of Directors (Board), the ED is responsible for the organization’s financial health, fundraising infrastructure, operational management, and community relations within the Portland metropolitan area.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Management & Governance

• Operational Governance: Implement and update the chorus’s administrative framework and necessary management policies.
• Board Collaboration: Partner with the Board to create and execute the strategic plan, provide transparent financial reporting, support board committee development, and donor cultivation.
• Legal Compliance: Ensure adherence to Oregon 501(c)(3) regulations, labor laws, licensing, and local venue contracts.

Fundraising & Financial Operations

• Revenue Generation:  Design and execute a diversified development plan encompassing individual giving, planned giving, major donors, corporate sponsorships, and fundraising events; collaborate with the Board to set fundraising goals.
• Donor Engagement and Stewardship: Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, corporate sponsors, and foundation representatives including developing and implementing stewardship strategies to ensure donor retention, satisfaction, and reactivation.
• Grant Writing: Research, write, and manage local regional grants (such as the City of Portland Office of Arts and Culture), state grants (Oregon Arts Commission), and national funding.
• Fiscal Oversight: Develop and manage the annual operating budget, oversee bookkeeping, monitor cash flow, and ensure timely financial auditing.
• Earned Income: Maximize ticket sales across Portland concert venues, merchandise revenue, and specialized community runout performances.

Production, Marketing, & Administration

• Concert Operations: Manage logistics for local concert seasons, including venue contracts, ticketing platforms, insurance, and front-of-house coordination.
• Brand & Marketing: Oversee audience development campaigns including season ticket sales, local press releases, social media strategy, and regional community outreach.
• Staff Leadership: Supervise staff, independent contractors (e.g. development assistants, graphic designers), and volunteer committees.

Community & Singer Relations

• Mission Advocacy: Serve as a visible ambassador for the chorus within the local LGBTQ+ community, Portland’s arts sector, and Pacific Northwest funding networks.
• Chorus Support: Collaborate with elected chorus leadership to foster an inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment for all membership voices.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Prerequisites

• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive leadership experience in non-profit management, preferably within the performing arts or LGBTQ+ advocacy.
• Fundraising Track Record: Documented success in securing grants, cultivating major donors, and corporate sponsorship programs.
• Financial Literacy: Strong proficiency in non-profit accounting and budget creation; familiarity with accounting principles, financial statements and policies. 
• Cultural Competency: Deep understanding of the intersectional issues facing the LGBTQ+ community and a proven commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB).

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with choral music production or Portland performing arts venue management.
• Experience working with a volunteer board of directors and an engaged, volunteer-heavy membership base.
• Strong public speaking, writing, and external communication skills.
• Familiarity with CRM systems.
• Knowledge of or experience with the Portland metro arts community.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $80,000 – $95,000 annually (Commensurate with experience); potential for performance based bonuses.
• Benefits: Health and dental insurance, and professional development allowance. Retirement plan available through the State of Oregon Oregon Saves plan.
• Schedule & Location: Full-time based in Portland, Oregon. Requires occasional evening and weekend hours aligned with rehearsals, board meetings, and concert productions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a tailored cover letter detailing their experience with arts fundraising and their connection to the LGBTQ+ community.

• Submit to: jobs@pdxgmc.org
• Subject Line: Executive Director Search – [Your Last Name]
• Application Deadline: July 20, 2026