Chief Development Officer

Los Angeles Ballet; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) is seeking a Chief Development Officer to report to the Executive Director and lead the Development department in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. You will drive strategic fundraising initiatives, collaborate with a passionate leadership and artistic team, and help shape LAB's growth trajectory for near- and long-term goals.

LAB emphasizes community outreach and innovative programming, with a focus on sustaining and expanding its impact in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience with at least ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in philanthropy and advancement within an arts nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct the evolution of the Development department to align with LAB's near- and long-term goals.
• Collaborate with leadership, the Executive Director, and the artistic team to support growth and fundraising strategy.
• Oversee fundraising operations and initiatives to secure resources for LAB's programming and mission.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

ZRG Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Los Angeles Ballet in their search for a Chief Development Officer.

About the Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Development Officer will have the opportunity to work with passionate, engaged leadership, a dynamic artistic team, and dedicated staff while being an important member of the growth team. This position will also direct the evolution of the Development department to align with the Company's near and long-term goals.

About Los Angeles Ballet

Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) is the leading ballet company in Los Angeles known for staging classical, contemporary, romantic and neoclassical ballets, for pioneering new works and for presenting relevant works by many of today's most innovative dance-makers. LAB's original production of The Nutcracker is an annual holiday favorite for Los Angeles residents and delights regional, national and international visitors. LAB is the longest operating professional ballet company in Los Angeles history.

Founded in 2004 by Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, Artistic Directors Emeriti, and Julie Whittaker, Executive Director Emerita, Los Angeles Ballet continues to inspire the city it calls home. The Company Center is in West LA, and this season's performances are held at The Hollywood Bowl, BroadStage in Santa Monica, Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, The Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center, and Royce Hall at UCLA.

Supporting its mission to nurture a lifelong love of ballet, LAB provides free tickets to thousands of residents in underserved communities through its arts education initiative Power of Performance (POP!). In 2012, LAB launched A Chance to Dance (ACTD), a hands‑on outreach program offering free ballet and movement instruction for all ages.

As Los Angeles Ballet celebrates its 21st season, the Company has implemented a multi-year growth plan to increase its programming, talent, community outreach, financial health, overall footprint in Los Angeles, and position in the national dance community.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in philanthropy and advancement within an arts nonprofit organization is required for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

The target salary for this position is $150,000, including a performance-based bonus plan.

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• generous paid time off

Location

The Company Center is in West LA.

Inclusion Statement

Los Angeles Ballet is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates.

Accommodation

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Nicole Seipel at [e-mail].