Rachel Kirley, CFRE, CAP in

Rachel Kirley, CFRE, CAP

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Deputy Director, Development and Individual Giving at San Francisco Symphony
📍 Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

Rachel Kirley is a highly accomplished arts fundraiser serving as Deputy Director, Development and Individual Giving at the San Francisco Symphony. A Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) with nearly 20 years of experience, she specializes in capital campaigns and major gifts for prestigious orchestras and theaters, focusing on strategic planning and board giving.

Rachel maintains strong personal and professional ties to Cincinnati, where she previously held director-level roles at the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park and the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Outside of work, she has indicated interests in public media and youth development through organizations like NPR and the Girl Scouts of the USA.

Unique fact: Rachel is "Dare to Lead Trained, " showing a commitment to modern leadership principles based on the research of Brené Brown.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Deputy Director, Development and Individual Giving
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
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Arts Fundraising
Her entire career is dedicated to high-level fundraising for major performing arts institutions, consistently achieving ambitious financial goals for symphonies and theaters.
Philanthropic Advising
Holds the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) certification, specializing in developing deep relationships with major supporters and guiding significant gift portfolios.
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Career

Work history

2-2023
Deputy Director, Development and Individual Giving
San Francisco Symphony
10-2020 - 2-2023
Director, Individual Giving
San Francisco Symphony
8-2017 - 9-2020
Development Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
3-2017 - 8-2017
Capital Campaign Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
7-2014 - 3-2017
Director of Individual Giving and Donor Services
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
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Media appearances

Administrative Staff - San Francisco Symphony. Featured in San Francisco Symphony Official Website
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Education
3-2024 - 3-2025
Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy
The American College of Financial Services
2003 - 2005
Master of Arts
The University of Akron
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