Vice President of Development

Company: Asian American Arts Alliance
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

Vice President of Development - LA OperaLocation: Los Angeles, CA with hybrid work flexibilityLA Opera (LAO) is a mission-driven, non-profit organization that plays a significant role in the cultural life of Southern California. Founded in 1986, LAO's mission is to serve the public by producing world-class opera that preserves, promotes and advances the art form while embodying the diversity, pioneering spirit and artistic sensibility unique to Los Angeles.Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President & Chief Strategic Officer (EVP), the Vice President of Development (VP) is part of LA Opera's executive leadership team. The VP will lead the Development staff of approximately 16 employees and will have direct reports that include the Director of Major Gifts, the Associate Director of Major and Planned Gifts, and others.Contributed revenue is a primary source of LA Opera's income, and the VP will play a critical leadership role related to the company's fundraising strategy and operations. The VP will cultivate and steward relationships with donors and manage an extensive portfolio, providing strategic and operational oversight of all areas of fundraising.LAO is seeking candidates with extensive demonstrated success in frontline fundraising, including experience in cultivating, soliciting, and closing six and seven-figure gifts, as well as overseeing a large development staff and operations. A willingness to learn about opera is also essential.LA Opera is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of identities that are underrepresented in arts administration to apply.The anticipated annual salary range for this role is $225,000 to $265,000.
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