Coordinator, Donor Relations and Stewardship

Museum Associates•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$24 - $25

About The Position

The Coordinator, Donor Relations and Stewardship supports donor communications, recognition initiatives, event-related stewardship, and reporting. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the museum, the Coordinator helps deliver thoughtful, accurate, and timely donor engagement that reflects donors’ support of the museum’s mission. The role also provides day-to-day administrative support to the Director, Development Operations and assists with special projects as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience with a museum or donor-based organization.
Experience with Google Suite, Adobe Suite, Basecamp, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tessitura, or equivalent ticketing and donor database software.
Strong written communication and editing skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Arts Administration, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.
Experience in a fundraising environment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement the department’s process for reviewing and approving donor recognition in Insider, LACMA’s donor magazine, ensuring details are accurate, up to date, and reflect current gift information.
Process art-donor acknowledgment letters for outright, in-kind, and promised gifts; coordinate with Curatorial, Registration, and Collections to confirm donor language and object details; and ensure acknowledgments are sent promptly and recorded in Tessitura.
Help maintain current donor recognition on LACMA’s campus, including plaques, walls, and other on-site acknowledgments.
Coordinate stewardship for annual galas and other museum events, including thank-you letters, sponsor recognition, follow-up communications, and overseeing gift sourcing, timelines, and delivery.
Prepare fundraising proposals and research as needed.
Partner with internal museum stakeholders to maintain consistent donor information and recognition standards in Tessitura.
Keep stewardship records, templates, and processes organized and up to date.
Write and prepare art-donor notes and letters, manage mailings, and assist with day-to-day stewardship needs.
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Director, Development Operations.
Assist with special projects as needed.