The Academy Center of the Arts seeks a strategic, relationship-driven leader to serve as its next Head of Development. This senior role is responsible for designing and leading a comprehensive fundraising program that fuels the Academy’s artistic vision, educational reach, and community impact. This leader will help ensure the organization not only thrives financially, but continues to serve as a welcoming, vibrant, and essential cultural resource for Lynchburg and the surrounding region. Reporting to the Executive Director and serving as a key member of the senior leadership team, the Head of Development will guide all philanthropic efforts, including major gifts, annual giving, grants, corporate partnerships, campaigns, membership growth, and donor engagement. This is a moment of opportunity for a confident, thoughtful fundraiser who can build momentum, deepen trust with supporters, work collaboratively across the organization, and help position the Academy for long-term sustainability. 

Full position information: https://academycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ACOA_Head-of-Development-Position_Announcement.pdf