Coordinator, Donor Relations and Stewardship

Museum Associates; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

LACMA is seeking a Coordinator for Donor Relations and Stewardship in Los Angeles. The position supports donor communications, recognition initiatives, event-related stewardship, and reporting under the Director of Development Operations.

The role includes administrative support and day-to-day donor data management in Tessitura. Responsibilities cover donor letters, acknowledgments, gala stewardship, and cross-department coordination.

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

Responsibilities

• Implements department process for reviewing and approving donor recognition in Insider, LACMA’s donor magazine, ensuring details are accurate and reflect current gift information
• Processes art-donor acknowledgment letters for all gifts, coordinating with Curatorial, Registration and Collections to confirm donor language and object details
• Maintains donor recognition on LACMA’s campus up to date, ensuring plaques, walls, and other on-site acknowledgments are accurate
• Coordinates stewardship for LACMA’s annual galas and other museum events, including thank-you letters and sponsor recognition
• 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

Skills

Written communication

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art History, Arts Administration, Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Adobe Suite

Basecamp

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Tessitura

Job description

Coordinator, Donor Relations and Stewardship

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2033

Salary Range: $24.00 To $25.00 Hourly

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.