Chief Development Officer | Transforming Theatre Fundraising

Center Theatre Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles seeks a Chief Development Officer to design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy in support of its three theatres. The CDO will partner with the Managing Director/CEO, Artistic Director, and the Board to elevate philanthropy, expand major gifts, and drive multi-year campaign initiatives while mentoring a ~20-person development team.

The role requires deep experience in theatre or arts fundraising, familiarity with donor data systems (e.g.,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of development experience with progressive leadership responsibility.
• Experience with individual giving, institutional giving, major gifts, annual fund, planned giving, stewardship, and events.
• Proven success in building major gifts and leading fundraising campaigns.
• Knowledge of ethics and best practices in fundraising.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising program aligned with CTG's mission and priorities.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director/CEO, Artistic Director, and Board to build a culture of philanthropy.
• Oversee a team of ~20 staff across major gifts, foundations/government/corporate relations, campaigns, events, and operations.
• Drive growth of the annual fund and lead multi-year campaign efforts and capital initiatives program.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising strategy

Major gifts

Campaign leadership

Donor relations

Diversity & inclusion

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tessitura

Job description

Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles seeks a Chief Development Officer to design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy in support of its three theatres. The CDO will partner with the Managing Director/CEO, Artistic Director, and the Board to elevate philanthropy, expand major gifts, and drive multi-year campaign initiatives while mentoring a ~20-person development team.

The role requires deep experience in theatre or arts fundraising, familiarity with donor data systems (e.g.,