Coordinator, Donor Relations and Stewardship

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) seeks a Coordinator, Donor Relations and Stewardship to support donor communications, recognition initiatives, and event stewardship. You will assist with proposal prep, donor messaging, and day-to-day operations under the Director, Development Operations.

You will coordinate acknowledgments, ensure accurate donor language, and collaborate with Curatorial and Registrations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of museum or donor-based experience; fundraising experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with Google Suite, Adobe Suite, Basecamp, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tessitura or equivalent donor software.
• Strong written communication and editing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Implements department process for donor recognition in Insider, ensuring accuracy and currency of gift information.
• Processes art-donor acknowledgment letters with Curatorial, Registration and Collections to confirm donor language and object details.
• Maintains donor recognition on campus, ensuring plaques and walls reflect donor information.
• Coordinates stewardship for galas and events, including thank-you letters, sponsor recognition, and gift tracking.
• Prepares fundraising proposals and research as needed.
• Partners with museum stakeholders to maintain donor data and recognition standards in Tessitura.
• Keeps stewardship records, templates, and processes organized and up to date.
• Writes art donor notes and letters, manages mailings, and assists daily stewardship needs.
• Provides administrative support to the Director, Development Operations.
• Assists with special projects as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Editing skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Google Suite

Adobe Suite

Basecamp

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Tessitura

Job description

Coordinator, Donor Relations and Stewardship (Regular, Full-Time)

Development

Reporting to the Director, Development Operations, the Coordinator, Donor Relations and Stewardship supports a range of activities related to donor communications, recognition initiatives, event-related stewardship, and reporting. Working collaboratively with colleagues across the museum, the Coordinator contributes to the delivery of thoughtful, accurate, and timely donor engagement that reflects donors’ support of the museum’s mission. The Coordinator also provides day-to-day administrative support to the Director, Development Operations and assists with special projects as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Implements department process for reviewing and approving donor recognition in Insider, LACMA’s donor magazine, ensuring details are accurate, up to date, and reflect current gift information
• Processes art-donor acknowledgment letters for all outright, in-kind, and promised gifts, coordinating with Curatorial, Registration and Collections to confirm donor language and object details, ensuring acknowledgments are sent promptly and recorded in Tessitura
• Assists with maintaining donor recognition on LACMA’s campus up to date, ensuring plaques, walls, and other on-site acknowledgments are accurate and reflect current donor information
• Coordinates stewardship for LACMA’s annual galas and other museum events, including thank-you letters, sponsor recognition, follow-up communications, and overseeing the gift process from sourcing items to tracking timelines and delivery
• Prepares fundraising proposals and research as needed
• Partners with internal museum stakeholders to maintain consistent donor information and recognition standards in Tessitura
• Ensures stewardship records, templates, and processes are organized and up to date
• Writes and prepares art donor notes and letters, manages mailings, and assists with day-to-day stewardship needs
• Provides day-to-day administrative support to the Director, Development Operations
• Assists with special projects as needed
• The expected hourly rate for this Los Angeles, CA-based position is $24.00-$25.00, subject to change, and the position is eligible for LACMA's comprehensive benefits package, including a pension plan.
• LACMA is committed to providing its employees with valuable and competitive benefits as a core part of a strong overall employee experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Art History, Arts Administration, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience with a museum or donor-based organization; experience in a fundraising environment is strongly preferred
• Experience with Google Suite, Adobe Suite, Basecamp, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tessitura, or an equivalent ticketing and donor database software
• Strong written communication and editing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.