Institute of Contemporary Art Los Angeles (ICA LA)

Advancement Officer, Individual Giving

Reports to: Director of Development

Status: Full-time / Exempt

Overview

As a key member of the fundraising team at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, the Advancement Officer helps to lead the design, management, and execution of the museum’s annual fundraising program, with a strong focus on direct cultivation and solicitation of individual donors and members at all levels. They work closely with the Executive Director and Director of Development to set annual targets and strategic long-term priorities for the development department, in support of ICA LA’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives.

The Advancement Officer for Individual Giving must have extensive knowledge of museum Development operations and systems. This position administrates the museum’s two major donor groups—Curator’s Council and Fieldwork Council—and the two upper-level membership circles—Angeleno Collective and 7th Street Collective. This position also manages a personal portfolio of individual supporters and proactively identifies and engages new prospective donors for ICA LA. Additional duties include being a core member of the team for the planning and execution of ICA LA’s fundraising events, member events, opening celebrations, all cultivation events, and supporting with patron travel program. The Advancement Officer for Individual Giving is also a key member of the fundraising team for ICA LA’s capital campaign, which raises funds in addition to the annual operating expenses in support of priorities outlined in a strategic plan adopted in 2022.

To apply, please send a cover letter, CV, with at least two professional references, and writing samples to opportunities@theicala.org, including the name of the position in the subject line. Please no calls or in-person unscheduled visits.

For a complete list of responsibilities and requirements, please visit theicala.org/en/opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities

INDIVIDUAL GIVING MANAGEMENT

Identify, assess, analyze, and conceive appropriate strategies for approaching prospects including matching prospect/donor’s interest with program, exhibitions, educational initiatives, and longer-term capital improvements and new programmatic opportunities.

Organize and participate in regular meetings of staff and board members designed to develop strategies and identify prospective individual donors, as well as foundations and corporate partners for support.

Create prospect pipeline for major gifts and maintain active awareness of prospect pool at various stages of identification, cultivation, and solicitation.

Establish a broad-based constituency (local, national, and international) through membership and donor and Board groups.

Arrange appropriate opportunities for the Executive Director, Director of Development, and other key stakeholders to meet with donors and prospective donors in forums designed to engender increased interest in, and support of, the museum.

Help conceptualize and oversee production of donor and prospect events, such as lunches, dinners, fundraisers, and receptions for continued awareness on the part of donors of current needs and objectives in order to encourage continued giving.

Identify, cultivate, and solicit potential individual donors to generate annual revenue for both exhibitions and Learning & Engagement programs.

Oversee annual giving gift acknowledgment processes for individuals and high level members of the museum, ensuring that timely and appropriate pledge agreements, reminders, and letters of thanks are sent to donors.

In partnership with museum leadership, formulate strategy, set priorities, and implement plans to ensure that ICA LA’s institutional positioning and donor experience creates meaningful pathways for involvement that are fresh, meaningful, and compelling.

Develops and directs strategies driving integrated mail, on-line, and telephone campaigns to acquire, upgrade, and renew annual donors and members.

Maintains schedule of solicitations and cultivations, including timely delivery of strategy, creative, and data files.

Be one of the key spokespersons for ICA LA at community and cultivation events, conducting yourself with the highest professional standards and demonstrating integrity and authenticity.

Lend support to ICA LA’s annual fundraisers—Spring Benefit and Incognito (bi-annual)— including ticket sales, donor cultivation, ticket sales processing, as well as event production.

Assist in the department’s annual budgetary planning by providing individual contribution and expense projections, as well as work with accounting consultants to provide individual contribution related financial information for ICA LA’s 990 and Audit filings.

Execute all administrative duties related to individual contributions including invoicing, correspondence, gift processing, and acknowledgements.

Work extensively in ICA LA’s donor database Bloomerang to carry out gift processing, maintain up to date donor records, ratings, and reports. Maintain and revise constituent and transaction fields as needed, as well as website integrations, such as donation and membership forms. Be proactive about optimizing database functionality and assist with future system integrations.

Integrate with current strategic planning process, specifically with the Development & Finance group.
Other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge and experience with development and fundraising in the non-profit sector, ideally specifically in museums.

A successful record of demonstrable accomplishments in envisioning, implementing, and managing a bold advancement strategy within a competitive philanthropic environment.

Demonstrated success in aligning institutional positioning and communications with ambitious fundraising goals and in meeting those goals.

Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement individual cultivation and solicitation strategies.

At least three years of management experience in an art museum, arts related organization, philanthropic organization, or institution of higher learning.

Demonstrated skill in communicating professionally and effectively with all levels of staff to respond to needs, determine priorities, and manage expectations.

Ability to delegate combined with willingness to work in a “hands on” manner as part of a small team.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write effective correspondence and funding proposals for major gifts and creative solicitation materials.

Interpersonal skill in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.

Demonstrated skill in management and supervision of administrative personnel.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Ability to prioritize and adjust heavy workload, manage a variety of tasks, and meet various deadlines with changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and competing deadlines..

Proven fluency in budget preparation, management, reporting, and cost control.

Background and passion for contemporary art, museums, culture, and social change.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.

Proven skill and experience using a PC and Microsoft

Office Suite to execute daily tasks, and effectively communicate with staff, including but not limited to optimizing all aspects of Microsoft Outlook and using

Excel to manage, organize, analyze, and calculate financial information and numbers.

Prior experience using and managing a donor database. Knowledge of Bloomerang CRM a plus.

Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends, as necessary.

Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 annually

Benefits: Healthcare (including vision and dental), vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays, following a probation period

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: November 30, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter, references

How to apply: Send a cover letter, CV, with at least two professional references, and writing samples to opportunities@theicala.org, including the name of the position in the subject line. Please no calls or in-person unscheduled visits.

Compound is a cultural and creative complex fostering the intersection of contemporary art, wellness and community impact.

Compound’s approach is holistic and includes multiple entry points for engagement. We conceived public programming ranging from contemporary art exhibitions and immersive experiences, classes, and workshops in the healing arts, performances, dining, and a location to wander and reflect—all in an effort to promote our values of creating connections, belonging, and fostering curiosity and growth.

We are driven by the belief that culture shifts consciousness. Culture provides a safe context to reexamine ourselves, our purpose and bettering our communities.

Compound is an extraordinary cultural sanctuary and multidisciplinary creative hub. Serving a diverse community, the center hosts modern and contemporary art, immersive experiential art, community programming with an art, health and wellness and social justice focus and serves local needs with healthy fresh food and drinks and a meditative garden.

The strategy of Compound is to draw visitors to the center by a) creating a popular venue for the exhibition of experiential contemporary art, b) presenting permanent exhibitions, c) offering exceptionally engaging public programs and events and d) expanding the experience using the most current technology.

Compound seeks a purpose-driven Director of Operations to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Operations is a key partner in ensuring the organization meets its philanthropic and creative mission by overseeing the operational processes and ensuring the seamless execution of daily activities at Compound. This position is an essential role on the leadership team, ensuring and maintaining high standards of service, quality, and efficiency across all departments.

The Director of Operations leads strategic operations and oversees outside contractors and staff across accounting, finance, restaurant operations, human resources, events, and IT, with overall responsibility for implementing project management tools that ensure effective functionality in all areas of business operations.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operations management, preferably within the hospitality sector. The candidate should have a passion for community engagement and will respond to stakeholder input from community, staff, founders, and board members. This role is responsible for fostering a wellness-oriented work environment in line with Compound’s founding vision and values.

Operational Strategy: Develop and implement operational strategies that align with Compound’s mission, enhancing service delivery and promoting a positive guest experience. Analyze industry trends to identify opportunities for growth.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse operations team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability. Provide training and support to enhance team performance, engagement, and morale.
Process Improvement: Identify areas for process enhancement and implement best practices to improve operational efficiency and guest satisfaction. Regularly review procedures to adapt to evolving needs.
Budget Management: Oversee departmental budgets, ensuring financial targets are met while optimizing resource allocation. Conduct financial analyses to monitor performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Cross-Department Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments—culinary, front of house, marketing, and finance—to ensure alignment with overall business goals. Facilitate open communication and teamwork across all levels.
Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and monitor performance against these metrics. Utilize data-driven insights to inform decision-making and drive operational improvements.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry regulations, company policies, and best practices in operations management. Regularly review and update operational procedures to maintain compliance.
Project Management: Lead special projects aimed at improving operational efficiencies and enhancing guest experiences. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders for successful implementation.
Passionate about Compound’s mission and skilled in purpose-driven leadership.
Proven track record of successfully managing teams and driving operational improvements.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Strong EQ and people skills with ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Excellent analytical abilities, track record of creative and innovative approaches to problem-solving, and focused on data-driven decision making.
Committed to customer service, community development, and stakeholder engagement.
Proficient in operational reporting tools and financial analysis.
Experience in a hospitality organization, restaurant, cultural institution, non-profit, or a startup is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Operations Management, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
Competitive salary and performance bonuses
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Employee discounts and perks
A supportive and inclusive work culture that values creativity and community engagement
If you are passionate about operational excellence and eager to make a significant impact in a vibrant, community-focused environment, please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to [email/contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we aspire to reflect the diversity of Long Beach in both our staff and visitors. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that by actively building a workforce of the brightest people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, we can innovate, inspire, and engage with the widest possible audience.

Please send a resume and cover letter to nicole@salermohrs.com

Job Type: Full-time

 

Salary: $90,000 – $95,000 annually

Benefits: 401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree

Deadline to apply: October 31, 2024

Documents required to apply: Resume, cover letter

How to apply: Send a resume and cover letter to nicole@salermohrs.com