Jonathan Norris

Jonathan Norris is an accomplished executive in the arts sector, currently serving as the Chief Development Officer at the Frist Art Museum since May 2023. Prior to this role, he was the Vice President of Development at the Nashville Symphony, a position he held from September 2013 until November 2022. During his tenure at the Symphony, he played a crucial role in expanding fundraising efforts, significantly increasing the Symphony's Annual Fund from $3.1 million to $8.9 million over a nine-year period and doubling the number of patrons supporting the organization.12

Norris began his career with the Nashville Symphony in January 2006 as the Director of Human Resources and progressively took on more significant roles, including VP of Revenue and VP of Human Resources. His leadership contributed to various initiatives that enhanced both fundraising and community engagement programs.134

His strategic oversight and innovative approaches to fundraising have been instrumental in securing substantial financial support for the Symphony, including major gift programs and estate planning initiatives that have tripled legacy donations during his leadership.12 Norris's extensive experience in nonprofit management and development has established him as a key figure in Nashville's cultural landscape.