--- title: Blog — Chorus Connection | Donovan Jones description: Donovan Jones is a nonprofit leader and arts advocate who specializes in building strong, sustainable fundraising and community engagement strategies for choral organizations. With over a decade of experience in nonprofit and government leadership, Donovan has served as Executive Director for both the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus and the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus, where he led efforts to expand budgets, strengthen donor relationships, and launch new programs. A former board chair for the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, Donovan has also sung with four GALA choruses, giving him a unique perspective that blends performer, board member, and executive leadership experience. His approach to fundraising combines strategic planning with a deep respect for each organization’s culture, ensuring that growth never loses sight of mission. When not in a rehearsal hall or at a donor meeting, Donovan can be found exploring Austin’s food scene, traveling with his husband, or working on his next big idea for connecting people through music. --- - [About](https://www.chorusconnection.com/about) - [Features](https://www.chorusconnection.com/features) - [Pricing](https://www.chorusconnection.com/pricing) [![Chorus Connection](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/hubfs/Chorus_April2019%20Theme/image/download.png)](https://www.chorusconnection.com) - [Blog](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/) - [Login](https://app.chorusconnection.com/sign_in) - [Book a Demo](https://pages.chorusconnection.com/request-a-demo) [![Chorus Connection](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/hubfs/Chorus_April2019%20Theme/image/download.png)](https://www.chorusconnection.com) - [About](https://www.chorusconnection.com/about) - [Features](https://www.chorusconnection.com/features) - [Pricing](https://www.chorusconnection.com/pricing) - [Blog](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/) - [Login](https://app.chorusconnection.com/sign_in) - [Book a Demo](https://pages.chorusconnection.com/request-a-demo) # Chorus Management Resources - Filter by topic - [artistic development](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/artistic-development) - [choir technology](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/choir-technology) - [choral consortia](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/choral-consortia) - [choral marketing](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/choral-marketing) - [Chorus Connection updates](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/chorus-connection-updates) - [chorus management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/chorus-management) - [concert operations](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/concert-operations) - [emergency preparedness](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/emergency-preparedness) - [fundraising](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/fundraising) - [gender inclusivity](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/gender-inclusivity) - [healthy choir](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/healthy-choir) - [humor](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/humor) - [inspiration](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/inspiration) - [managing during the pandemic](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/managing-during-the-pandemic) - [member management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/member-management) - [racial equity](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/racial-equity) - [singer recruitment](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/singer-recruitment) - [singer retention](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/singer-retention) - [ticket management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/ticket-management) - [voices for change](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/voices-for-change) - [volunteer management](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/volunteer-management) - [youth choirs](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/topic/youth-choirs) - Filter by author - [Alex Speir](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/alex-speir) - [Alison Cole](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/alison-cole) - [Amanda Carroll](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/amanda-carroll) - [Andrew Goren](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/andrew-goren) - [Andrew Hansen](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/andrew-hansen) - [Andrew Swinney](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/andrew-swinney) - [Angelica Rowell](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/angelica-rowell) - [Anne-Marie Bulawka](https://blog.chorusconnection.com/author/anne-marie-bulawka) - [Brian A. 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With over a decade of experience in nonprofit and government leadership, Donovan has served as Executive Director for both the Columbus Gay Men’s Chorus and the Austin Gay Men’s Chorus, where he led efforts to expand budgets, strengthen donor relationships, and launch new programs. A former board chair for the New York City Gay Men’s Chorus, Donovan has also sung with four GALA choruses, giving him a unique perspective that blends performer, board member, and executive leadership experience. His approach to fundraising combines strategic planning with a deep respect for each organization’s culture, ensuring that growth never loses sight of mission. When not in a rehearsal hall or at a donor meeting, Donovan can be found exploring Austin’s food scene, traveling with his husband, or working on his next big idea for connecting people through music. 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