Advocacy
Work with state legislators, state arts organizations and local officials to increase awareness of cultural organizations and arts education to secure funding each year for these entities and projects. Emphasize the economic value of the arts as well as the cultural value. Volunteer opportunities include coordinating CSOL® projects to promote arts in area schools, coordinate member trip to Arts Day in Columbia, host an arts organizations roundtable, etc.
Communications
Develop and distribute marketing and advertising materials for all projects and special events, both in print and digital formats. Volunteer opportunities include writing, proofreading, and distributing press releases, as well as photography, invitation and graphic design, creation of rack cards, marketing materials, and project booklets as needed. The biannual newsletter, Keynotes, is published by the Communications Committee. Additionally, create and manage all graphics, captions, hashtags, images, and reels for the CSOL’s Instagram and Facebook pages. The VP of Communications and Marketing is responsible for CSOL e-blasts, newsletters, website updates, and ensuring ongoing communication throughout the year for both future and past events.
Education/Scholarships
The CSOL awards college scholarships to high school seniors who plan to major in music, matching grants to help pay for private lessons during the school year for members of the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra, summer scholarships for young musicians in grades 4 to 11 to help pay for private lessons or music camps, and summer stipends for CSO musicians. Volunteer opportunities include serving on the Education Committee and helping with auditioning the applicants, awarding the scholarships, and helping with the year-end recital.
Merchandising
Organize, develop, and implement a marketing plan to promote CSOL products to the public. Volunteer opportunities include identifying outlet sources, supplying sources with merchandise, and selling CSOL products at various venues.
Sponsorship
Update the plan for sponsorship and revenue opportunities for the League. Volunteer opportunities include identifying and securing sponsors, writing letters of appreciation and publicizing sponsors’ names, etc. Coordinate with event sponsorship chairs and Education Committee.
Digital Support
Serve as subject matter expert to help manage, administer, and define the strategy and utilization of various digital tools used by the CSOL in its fundraising, event management, and business administration functions (i.e., Google Workspace, Neon CRM, Givesmart Events, SignUp Genius, etc.). Help develop best practices in use of these systems and evaluate future solutions and operational processes.
Volunteer
The Volunteer Committee helps the CSOL committees recruit and recognize volunteers through the quarterly Pitch In newsletter, SignUp Genius and personal contact with members and non-member volunteers.
Membership
Responsible for the recruitment and orientation of members, orchestrating New Member Orientation which includes a tour of the Gaillard and Mix and Mingle with the Musicians, coordinating the CSOL membership table at CSO concerts, hosting the Spring Membership Brunch and developing strategies for ongoing member engagement. This committee works with the Digital Support team to ensure the accuracy of member records It manages the membership renewal process and Volunteer opportunities include producing the online membership directory. All members are encouraged to recruit new members.
Audience Development
Host the Wine or Coffee with the Maestro events for CSOL members, CSO subscribers and donors which provides an insider preview of each upcoming Masterworks concert.
Housing and Transportation for Visiting Musicians
Coordinate or provide accommodations and/or transportation for out-of-town musicians on rehearsal and concert days when they are playing with the CSO.