The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has announced that it has surpassed its $50 million goal through a historic three-year Comprehensive Campaign.

The fundraising is the largest effort in its 93-year history, securing new endowment funds and operating support to strengthen the Symphony’s future.

In a statement, David Fisk,  President and CEO said, “This is a transformative milestone for the Charlotte Symphony. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our supporters — not only those who contributed to this campaign, but also those who give annually — we can now invest more deeply in the artistic and community-centered work that defines us. This support strengthens our ability to serve a growing, vibrant Charlotte with greater creativity, accessibility, and ambition — and enables Music Director Kwamé Ryan to realize his innovative vision for the Orchestra as a powerful force for connection, inspiration, and civic pride.”

Guided by the visionary leadership of Hugh L. McColl, Jr. and Brian Moynihan, Chair and CEO of Bank of America, and with the support of Kieth Cockrell, President of Bank of America Charlotte, the three-year Comprehensive Campaign was launched to provide essential operating support and to ensure the Symphony’s long-term sustainability through endowment growth, bringing the CSO’s endowment to a level comparable with peer organizations.

In a statement, Pat Phillips, Chair of the Campaign, said, “This was a pivotal moment for the Charlotte Symphony, and community leaders answered
the call. We’re profoundly grateful for their generosity, which helps to secure the financial resilience of this essential cultural resource, allowing the Orchestra to serve Charlotte with inspiring music for generations to come. This historic achievement strengthens the arts in our city, raises Charlotte’s visibility on the national stage, and reflects the broad base of support we received, reaching well beyond traditional arts supporters.”

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