Major Gifts Officer (Hybrid Location)
- Employer
- Colburn School
- Location
- California, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Closing date
- Sep 27, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Major Gifts
- Fields
- Arts, Education, Youth
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with the Colburn
School in the search for a Major Gifts Officer.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Philanthropy, the
Major Gifts Officer will develop and manage a portfolio of donors
(individuals and corporate partners) who make annual, endowment,
capital, special projects, and planned gifts to Colburn School.
Responsibilities include prospecting for growth in contributed
revenue, especially in light of the new Frank Gehry-designed
Colburn Center project. The Major Gifts Officer will steward and
cultivate current and new donors to the School, support operations
and scholarship fundraising, diligently track portfolio activity in
the School’s CRM, and build momentum for the campus expansion
project that was announced in March 2022. Upcoming activities for
the exciting project include a seat naming campaign, groundbreaking
and building opening events, and numerous other donor engagement
opportunities. The Major Gifts Officer role is a hybrid position
with a mix of in-person and remote work alongside the philanthropy
team. Candidates should be locally situated in Los Angeles, and
on-campus work at the School will be dependent on the individual’s
portfolio work as well as staffing needs at various events and
meetings throughout the year.
The Colburn School provides access to quality instruction for
anyone who possesses a passion for music, dance, and drama, so they
may further explore their interests and continue developing their
talents. Colburn’s renowned faculty guide students through classes
appropriate, and catered to, their age and skill level. The Colburn
Community School of Performing Arts provides music instruction to
beginners of any age, as well as to those who want to hone their
skills, or participate in one of the School’s ensembles,
orchestras, or choirs. Highly gifted pre-college students may apply
to study at the Colburn Music or Dance Academies, and college-age
students prepare for careers in music performance through
certificate, and bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs at the
Colburn Conservatory of Music.
The staff and faculty of the Colburn School are committed to
bringing music and dance performances and education into the
greater community so others can experience the many benefits
associated with the performing arts. Every year, Colburn students
and faculty present hundreds of free or affordable performances in
Colburn’s beautiful professional theaters on campus, as well as in
prestigious venues around Los Angeles. The Colburn School partners
with 15 Los Angeles Unified School District schools—13 of which
receive Title I funding—to provide interactive and engaging
concerts and instructional sessions to 5,000 students every
year.
Colburn’s goal is to accommodate students in developing a lifelong
appreciation for the performing arts—whenever possible, and without
the constraints of financial concerns—awarding over $1.3 million in
scholarships in the Colburn Community School of Performing Arts and
the music and dance academies, every year. Additionally, all
students at the prestigious Colburn Conservatory of Music receive
full tuition, room, and board scholarships, and are admitted based
solely on talent—regardless of socioeconomic background. This is
Colburn’s access to excellence promise.
A bachelor's degree is required for this position as is at least
seven years of fundraising experience. All applications must be
accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be
responsive to the mission of the Colburn School and the
responsibilities and qualifications stated in the prospectus.
To apply for this position, visit:
https://opportunities.aspenleadershipgroup.com/opportunities/1152
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