Chief Development Officer: Growth & Fundraising Strategy

Los Angeles Ballet; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Ballet is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead the fundraising function as the company scales its programming, talent development, and community engagement. The role reports to the Executive Director and partners with the artistic team and senior staff to shape a sustainable development strategy and modernize operations to support long-term growth.

The CDO will drive multi-year fundraising initiatives, build donor relations, and guide metrics-driven processes while balancing

Qualifications

• Experience leading development teams in arts organizations or nonprofits.
• Proven success in fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and campaign management.

Responsibilities

• Direct the evolution of the Development department to align with near- and long-term goals.
• Shape fundraising strategy to support capacity building and growth initiatives.
• Partner with leadership, artistic team, and staff to drive sustainable progress.

Skills

Fundraising leadership

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Los Angeles Ballet is seeking a Chief Development Officer to lead the fundraising function as the company scales its programming, talent development, and community engagement. The role reports to the Executive Director and partners with the artistic team and senior staff to shape a sustainable development strategy and modernize operations to support long-term growth.

The CDO will drive multi-year fundraising initiatives, build donor relations, and guide metrics-driven processes while balancing