Title: Institutional Giving Manager Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer Status: Full Time / Regular / Non-Exempt Salary: DOE + Benefits
Summary of Duties: The Los Angeles Master Chorale, a resident company of The Music Center of Los Angeles, seeks a skilled Institutional Giving Manager to create, develop and execute strategic fundraising plans for foundation, corporate and government giving to the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Functions:
Research, develop, and submit grant proposals, funding requests, and applications for Master Chorale programs and activities, including case statements, narratives, substantive data, budgets, and supplemental materials, for support by foundations, corporations and government funders.
Meet or exceed an annual contributed-revenue goal established in connection with the Master Chorale’s business planning/budgeting process, working collaboratively with Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Advancement Officer.
Develop strategies for new or increased support from current and prospective funders.
Lead all grant reporting activities, including the preparation of narrative and financial reports, invoices, program documentation, and media coverage.
Build corporate prospect list and cultivate new donations from this constituency.
Ensure organizational compliance with all active grant contracts, including crediting, deliverables and reporting.
Steward and cultivate the Master Chorale’s relationships with current and potential institutional funders, including invitations to concerts, as well as education and donor events, and site visits as necessary.
Manage donor crediting process and ensure accurate listings and logos on the Master Chorale’s website, in Performances Magazine, on signage and on appropriate education program materials.
Maintain financial reports on institutional giving for use by senior staff, and maintain institutional fund database and records.
Write, produce and disseminate Annual Report to institutional funders, donors and Board and produce other development copy as needed, including articles and editorial text for newsletters and program book.
Attend Master Chorale concerts and events as needed to host donors and provide support.
Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Creative, results-oriented individual with an entrepreneurial drive to generate new ideas and strategies to help build institutional giving
Proven, experienced grant writer
Ability to work effectively with board members and volunteers, providing them with strong support and inspiring them to productive action
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think strategically, generate new ideas, set priorities, execute goals and objectives and meet financial goals and deadlines
High degree of professionalism and integrity
A passion for the mission and aspirations of the Master Chorale and an ability to eloquently articulate the organization’s mission, values, achievements, potential, and future goals to internal and external audiences.
Compensation:
A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and excellent benefits will be provided.
Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter specifying how your experience relates to this position with the LA Master Chorale and a current résumé. Please attach documents in .pdf or .doc format.
The Los Angeles Master Chorale provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Los Angeles Master Chorale complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The Los Angeles Master Chorale expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
OPEN POSITIONS:
Title: Institutional Giving Manager Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer Status: Full Time / Regular / Non-Exempt Salary: DOE + Benefits
Summary of Duties: The Los Angeles Master Chorale, a resident company of The Music Center of Los Angeles, seeks a skilled Institutional Giving Manager to create, develop and execute strategic fundraising plans for foundation, corporate and government giving to the Los Angeles Master Chorale.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities, Functions:
Research, develop, and submit grant proposals, funding requests, and applications for Master Chorale programs and activities, including case statements, narratives, substantive data, budgets, and supplemental materials, for support by foundations, corporations and government funders.
Meet or exceed an annual contributed-revenue goal established in connection with the Master Chorale’s business planning/budgeting process, working collaboratively with Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Advancement Officer.
Develop strategies for new or increased support from current and prospective funders.
Lead all grant reporting activities, including the preparation of narrative and financial reports, invoices, program documentation, and media coverage.
Build corporate prospect list and cultivate new donations from this constituency.
Ensure organizational compliance with all active grant contracts, including crediting, deliverables and reporting.
Steward and cultivate the Master Chorale’s relationships with current and potential institutional funders, including invitations to concerts, as well as education and donor events, and site visits as necessary.
Manage donor crediting process and ensure accurate listings and logos on the Master Chorale’s website, in Performances Magazine, on signage and on appropriate education program materials.
Maintain financial reports on institutional giving for use by senior staff, and maintain institutional fund database and records.
Write, produce and disseminate Annual Report to institutional funders, donors and Board and produce other development copy as needed, including articles and editorial text for newsletters and program book.
Attend Master Chorale concerts and events as needed to host donors and provide support.
Other duties as assigned.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Creative, results-oriented individual with an entrepreneurial drive to generate new ideas and strategies to help build institutional giving
Proven, experienced grant writer
Ability to work effectively with board members and volunteers, providing them with strong support and inspiring them to productive action
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to think strategically, generate new ideas, set priorities, execute goals and objectives and meet financial goals and deadlines
High degree of professionalism and integrity
A passion for the mission and aspirations of the Master Chorale and an ability to eloquently articulate the organization’s mission, values, achievements, potential, and future goals to internal and external audiences.
Compensation:
A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and excellent benefits will be provided.
Application Process:
Please submit a cover letter specifying how your experience relates to this position with the LA Master Chorale and a current résumé. Please attach documents in .pdf or .doc format.
The Los Angeles Master Chorale provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Los Angeles Master Chorale complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The Los Angeles Master Chorale expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Los Angeles Master Chorale’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
