Overview
Chief Philanthropy Officer Jobs in Los Angeles, California, USA at LA Philharmonic
Position Summary:
Position:Chief Philanthropy Officer
Department:Philanthropy
FLSA Grade:Exempt
Salary:$ – $
The Chief Philanthropy Officer (CPO), reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, is a key member of the LA Phil’s Executive Team. The CPO is involved at the highest level of strategic decision making for the LA Phil. In partnership with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Executive Team, the Chief Philanthropy Officer is responsible for creating and implementing the strategy to generate and maximize contributed income that supports the LA Phil mission, strategy, and priorities.
The CPO will serve as an ambassador for the LA Phil and personally raise visionary gifts at the highest level for the LA Phil’s mission. The CPO will lead, mentor and inspire an exceptionally talented team of senior development professionals, and will be responsible for management and development of the Board of Directors in closecollaborationwith the CEO. This will include a special focus on the recruitment of adiversepool of directors to ensure that the board represents the community and has the philanthropic capacity and experience to fulfill their roles as governors and leading supporters of the LA Phil.
The Opportunity/Challenge:The LA Phil is one of America’s most vibrant,dynamic, successful, and forward-looking arts organizations, with a rich history and heritage, a strong financial platform, and a prominent role as a cultural resource within the thriving region of Los Angeles. The individual in this key role will have the opportunity to work with a passionate, engagedleadershipteam dedicated to excellence in afast-paced,dynamic,entrepreneurial, global performing arts institution.
Position Elements:
Philanthropy:
Develop a keen understanding of institutional priorities. Provide thestrategic visionandleadershipto take LA Phil’s Philanthropy program to new levels of success.
Work in partnership with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Executive Team to develop and implement a strategy to increase philanthropic support from individuals, foundations, corporations, special events, e-philanthropy, and beyond.
Manage a portfolio of prospects capable of making gifts of $1 million or more, primarily from board members and key donors of the LA Phil; identify, cultivate, and solicit transformational, major, principal, and planned gift donor prospects.
Engage in solicitation and stewardship activities individually, and incollaborationwith the CEO, Executive team, Philanthropy staff, and Board.
Play an active role with donors and advisors in negotiating complex gift agreements.
Implement, articulate, and manage operational plans for all development activities, including long-term relationship management approaches.
Institute best practices—identify, anticipate, and tap funding sources and trends, as appropriate, to help position LA Phil ahead of major funding changes or trends.
Monitor all donor information; provide and present statistical analysis to board and senior leaders.
Develop and implementinnovativestewardship programs aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors.
Design and implement institutional development strategies and broader decisions about mission, goal, and objectives.
Attend and staff, with regularity, LA Phil productions and special events.
Board Relations:
Support the Board and CEO in the identification, cultivation, and recruitment of new members to the Board.
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Title: Chief Philanthropy Officer
Company: LA Philharmonic
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit
