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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of relevance to LGBTQ individuals
• A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people
• Three years’ experience in development or donor relations, or relevant experience in marketing, sales, etc.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of attention to detail
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated ability to balance personal outreach and relationship building with innovative, data-driven approaches to donor engagement
• Creativity, strategic thinking, and a passion for advancing the mission of the Los Angeles LGBT Center
• Available to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, Salesforce (or other CRM), email marketing, and social media platforms
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Access to reliable transportation
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment
  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.