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Vice President of Development Jobs in Los Angeles, California, USA at Association of Fundraising Professionals
Vice President of Development | LA Opera
Location:
Los Angeles, CA with hybrid work flexibility
LA Opera (LAO) is amission-driven, non-profit organization that plays a significant role in the cultural life of Southern California. Founded in 1986, LAO’s mission is to serve the public by producing world-class opera that preserves, promotes and advances the art form while embodying thediversity, pioneering spirit and artistic sensibility unique to Los Angeles.
Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President & Chief Strategic Officer (EVP), with dotted-line reporting to the President/Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President of Development (VP) is part of LA Opera’sexecutiveleadershipteam. Contributed revenue is a primary source of LA Opera’s income, and the VP will play a criticalleadershiprole related to the company’s fundraising strategy and operations.
The VP will lead the Development staff of approximately 16 employees and will have direct reports that include the Director of Major Gifts, the Associate Director of Major and Planned Gifts, the Director of Development Operations, the Director ofLeadershipGifts, the Director of Institutional Giving and Government Relations, and the Director of Special Events and Sponsor ships.
The VP will cultivate and steward relationships with donors up to the highest levels of giving and manage an extensive portfolio. They will provide strategic and operational oversight of all areas of fundraising, and along with the EVP, they will lead the strategy for a $250 million capital and endowment campaign. This leader will have an annual fundraising goal of at least $30 million.
LAO is seeking candidates with extensive demonstrated success in frontline fundraising, including experience in cultivating, soliciting, and closing six and seven-figure gifts, as well as overseeing a large development staff and operations. A willingness to learn about opera is also essential. LAO is committed to creating a workplace where everyone has equitable opportunities, support, and a sense of belonging. The Vice President of Development will be expected to champion and embody this commitment.
LA Opera is anequal opportunity employerand does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any legally protected categories. Individuals of identities that are underrepresented in arts administration are especially encouraged to apply.
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Title: Vice President of Development
Company: Association of Fundraising Professionals
Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
Category: Management, Non-Profit & Social Impact
