Individual Giving Officer

Center Theatre Group • Los Angeles, CA

131d • $67,200 - $70,000

About The Position

Center Theatre Group seeks a fundraiser with at least two years of experience in successfully soliciting mid-to-major level support (four-six figures), ideally in the arts and culture sector. The Individual Giving Officer is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of 150+ donors and prospects with a primary emphasis on securing gifts at the $2,500 - $14,999+ level. The fundraiser in this role will join the Advancement team during an exciting new phase of individual philanthropic support for the organization. Working in partnership with other members of the Advancement team, this role will maintain a portfolio of Insider and Visionary-level donors and collaborate on the launch and rollout of a new emerging patrons program with the aim to create a robust pipeline of new generation individual donors aged 20-45. Additionally, the new Individual Giving Officer will represent the Advancement team at Education & Community Partnership site visits with donors and help raise crucial funds in support of our productions.

Requirements

• At least two years of progressively responsible fundraising experience securing gifts through face-to-face, phone, and email asks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with donors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and CRM database systems.
• Fundraising experience in the arts and culture sector is a plus.
• Passion for theatre.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of 150+ individual donors, members, and prospects, making personal solicitations with a focus on closing $2,500 - $14,999 gifts.
• Qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward assigned prospects and donors to achieve individual fundraising goals.
• Maintain a robust schedule of theatre visits during CTG productions to identify new prospects while meeting with current donors.
• Represent the Advancement team at Education & Community Partnership site visits to greet donors and Board members.
• Collaborate in the launch and rollout of an emerging patrons program.
• Solicit philanthropic support for shows produced and presented on our stages.
• Develop a strategic plan for each donor and prospect, including identifying appropriate projects and budgets and ensure preparation of solicitation materials and proposals as needed.
• Create individual goals for each prospect and strategically bring donors closer to CTG's mission.
• Support events and activities to increase interest in philanthropic support, including but not limited to salons, workshop presentations, and site visits.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of CTG's funding priorities and passionately and persuasively articulate them.
• Attend lunches, dinners, and other meetings with prospects and donors.
• Organize and attend in person events to steward and deepen relationships.
• Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to CTG's work in ensuring an anti-racist, inclusive, diverse and equitable work culture.
• Maintain written documentation for accurate gift recording and reporting.
• Work with the stewardship team to ensure donors are appropriately recognized for their support.
• Collaborate with other members of the team to set up planned and endowment gifts as donors express interest.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement plan options
• Escalating paid vacation, sick, personal days and holidays
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Pet insurance
• Subsidized parking
• Complimentary ticket offers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree