Arts Development & Donor Relations Specialist

Blue13 Dance Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue13 Dance Company in Los Angeles seeks a Development and Operations Specialist to build donor relations, design fundraising strategies, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The role includes managing contracts, coordinating performances and events, and growing partnerships with the Executive Artistic Director.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced arts environment. Responsibilities include CRM-driven donor communications, grant-writing support, back-office tasks, and

Qualifications

• At least three years of relevant experience.
• Demonstration of cultural competency.
• Passion for the performing arts, arts education, and cultural programming.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors, board members, partners, artists, and patrons.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to network, cultivate partnerships, and engage community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate new donors and maintain donor relationships.
• Oversee contracts and company engagement coordination (performances, events).
• Grow partnerships with the Executive Artistic Director.
• Manage CRM donor data and communication tracking.
• Assist Grants and Production Manager with grant writing.
• Engagement coordination with Production Manager.
• Front-of-house coordination at live engagements.
• Communicate with donors and attendees pre/post engagements.
• Craft newsletters through CRM.
• Light accounting and bookkeeping.

Skills

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organization

Networking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM databases

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blue13 Dance Company in Los Angeles seeks a Development and Operations Specialist to build donor relations, design fundraising strategies, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. The role includes managing contracts, coordinating performances and events, and growing partnerships with the Executive Artistic Director.

The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced arts environment. Responsibilities include CRM-driven donor communications, grant-writing support, back-office tasks, and