Legacy Gifts Senior Coordinator — Donor Data & Services

Colonial Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Philharmonic seeks a Senior Coordinator, Gift Planning and Donor Services in the Philanthropy Department to support legacy giving, prospect management, and donor stewardship on the Gift Planning Office. This role partners with GPO and the Philanthropy Operations team to coordinate visits, proposals, and fundraising activities.

This position requires data management, event planning, and strong communication skills, with proficiency in Tessitura and PG Calc, and willingness to work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years' experience in planned giving, fundraising, donor relations, trust administration, marketing, data management, or a legal environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; with demonstrated success in professional environments, with the ability to relate well and inspire confidence among others.
• Must be highly disciplined, a proven team player, and a self-starter, who can work with minimal supervision.
• Extremely detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skills, with outstanding proofreading skills required.
• Data-driven and technically proficient with advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and PG Calc.
• Knowledge of donor databases and familiarity with Tessitura a plus.
• Ability to use discretion and independent judgment to derive useful information in communication with donors and their families on sensitive issues and in relation to confidential information.
• Must possess strong customer service orientation and skills, demonstrating a professional and friendly demeanor and ability to anticipate and provide helpful service to internal and external customers.
• Be willing and able to work some nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support for the Gift Planning Office, including scheduling meetings, managing phone coverage, preparing correspondence and visit packets, creating advanced PowerPoint presentations, maintaining files, and administering the budget.
• Anticipate GPO needs by understanding the program's key success drivers and monitoring upcoming schedules and events.
• Plan and execute prospecting and stewardship events of varying size and scope, including receptions, lectures, and legacy planning presentations to advance gift planning efforts.
• Administer the LA Phil's legacy society by processing memberships, inviting members to events, and coordinating mailings.
• Draft and develop various documents, letters, memos, and reports relating to stewardship, internal and external requests, and information analysis.
• Coordinate stewardship and recognition for gift planning donors, including donor listings and giving levels.
• Oversee GPO marketing strategy, production, distribution, and data management throughout the calendar year; coordinate newsletters, brochures, website updates, and vendor relations; document campaigns and responses in Tessitura.

Skills

Data management

Donor relations

Event planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tessitura

PG Calc

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

Los Angeles Philharmonic seeks a Senior Coordinator, Gift Planning and Donor Services in the Philanthropy Department to support legacy giving, prospect management, and donor stewardship on the Gift Planning Office. This role partners with GPO and the Philanthropy Operations team to coordinate visits, proposals, and fundraising activities.

This position requires data management, event planning, and strong communication skills, with proficiency in Tessitura and PG Calc, and willingness to work