Donor Engagement Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Program : Membership

Department : Development

Reports to : Director, Donor Engagement & Communications

Category : 100% Full-Time

FLSA Status : Exempt

Probation : 180 Days

CENTER'S MISSION : Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY : The Center’s Development department is responsible for the fundraising to support the Center’s many programs and services that are not financially supported by government grants. The department raises nearly $20 million through individual gifts, private foundation grants, and estate and legacy gifts, as well as several fundraising events which include major events, such as the Center Gala.

JOB SUMMARY : The Donor Engagement Associate will have primary responsibility for the Center Advocates giving program—identifying, cultivating, soliciting / upgrading, and stewarding monthly donors. Additionally, this position will develop and implement a comprehensive stewardship program for the Center’s cultural arts initiatives and relaunch the young professional’s donor group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship

• Manage the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and retention of Center Advocates donors, ensuring timely follow-up and personalized engagement for a tiered portfolio of donors
• Build a scalable stewardship system that automates outreach for the majority of Center Advocates while maintaining high-touch engagement for top-tier donors
• Develop and execute strategies to increase the number of Center Advocates donors and inspire annual increases in giving levels
• Represent the Center at donor-related events and serve as a passionate advocate for the organization’s mission

Program Development

Campaign & Marketing Support

Data Management & Reporting

QUALIFICATIONS

The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $69,000 - $76,500 annually. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s experience. The full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, dependent on the position offered.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical / physical / mental condition, pregnancy / childbirth and related medical condition, age, marital status, or veteran status.

The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org.