Development Officer

MAK Center for Art and Architecture

www.makcenter.org

The MAK Center for Art and Architecture, Los Angeles is a contemporary, experimental, multi-disciplinary center for art and architecture and is headquartered in three architectural landmarks by the Austrian-American architect Rudolph M. Schindler. Founded in 1994, the MAK Center is a Los Angeles-based 501©3 non-profit organization and the California satellite of the MAK – Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna, working in cooperation with the Friends of the Schindler House (FOSH). The Development Officer will join the MAK Center in an exciting moment of growth.

Under the direction of the Director, the Development Officer will help the MAK Center pursue its mission: to steward three significant architectural works by R.M. Schindler and activate them with contemporary art and architecture programming, including an annual calendar of exhibitions, public programs, and international residencies. The Development Officer will play an essential role in laying the groundwork for development growth in the organization, with increased annual and campaign fundraising.

The Development Officer will work closely with the MAK Center Director on strategy and direction to set fundraising goals and determine a work plan to achieve individual and organizational goals. The Development Officer actively manages the museum’s relationships with all individual, corporate, foundation, and government funders. In support of MAK Center’s development needs, the Development Officer will establish effective fundraising systems and protocols to guide all stages of donor research, identification, and stewardship. In direct partnership with the Director, the Development Officer will lead the planning of cultivation and fundraising events, including the annual benefit dinner. The Development Officer will be involved in every aspect of the organization’s development activities.

Responsibilities

Key Duties

Maintain in-depth knowledge of the organization’s fundraising priorities
Work closely with Director to establish annual development strategy and annual fundraising campaigns for general operating, programmatic and capital needs
Maintain a comprehensive awareness of—and respond accordingly to—the complete cycle of contributions, including phases of prospect research, identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, gift processing, gift acknowledgements, and contact reports
Develop and maintain public-facing materials such as donor lists on MAK Center’s website, print, and digital collateral material, ensuring clarity and uniformity in acknowledgements; develop annual report with Director
Establish, maintain, and routinely process development systems and actively oversee the maintenance of database system
Communicate with donors annually providing additional MAK Center specific information; Cultivate individual donors through meetings, phone follow-ups and in person conversations
Review and suggest updates on development systems and technologies including the database and related integrations, such as payment processing, mailing-list management, and special-event tools
Research and pursue grant and sponsorship opportunities
Writing fundraising appeals and acknowledgement letters
Coordinating and planning annual benefit dinner, and additional cultivation and fundraising events

Current development programs to implement and advance

Annual benefit dinner
Annual architecture tours
Membership program with improved subscription system
End-of-year campaign
Additional donor cultivation events
Establishing a more efficient, robust and digital CRM
Grants administration and support

Requirements

The position is a full-time exempt role, with occasional evening and weekend commitments. Compensation includes salary in the range of $67-75,000, commensurate with experience, plus a benefits package that, following a trial period, includes healthcare (not including vision and dental), vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

The MAK Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Applicants should fill out the Application Form (linked below and via makcenter.org/opportunities) with their contact information, CV and cover letter. For any technical difficulties, please reach out to office@makcenter.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning immediately, with the position starting on January 7th, 2025. For candidates who advance, work samples and references will be requested.

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