Major Gifts Officer, Arts Program

AltaMed Health Services; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 110,522 - 138,153; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services is seeking a Major Gifts Officer for its Arts Program, focusing on advancing its Arts and Healing initiatives, including the future Chicano and Mexican American Museum. The role involves managing a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, applying effective fundraising strategies to ensure donor engagement and support for the arts.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree, extensive fundraising experience, and strong communication skills. Compensation ranges from $110,522.88 to $138,153.60 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of major gift fundraising experience.
• Experience soliciting gifts from individuals at the $100K to $2M range.
• Strong commitment to the mission and goals of AltaMed's arts programs.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling solicitation letters and proposals.
• Coordinate small cultivation events and manage special projects.
• Develop long-term relationships with prospects and donors.

Skills

Major gift fundraising experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Overview

The Major Gifts Officer, Arts Program position will play a key role in advancing AltaMed’s Arts and Healing programs, with a particular focus on supporting the future Chicano and Mexican American Museum. This position is responsible for qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors, many of whom will be newly identified outside of existing portfolios. The Major Gifts Officer will apply best practices to drive fundraising efforts for the arts initiatives, ensuring strategic growth and donor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Write compelling solicitation letters, proposals, acknowledgments, and other donor communications.
• Coordinate small cultivation events and manage special projects to foster deeper connections with potential and current donors.
• Develop long-term relationships with prospects and donors and demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and goals of AltaMed’s arts programs.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, communications, arts, art history, Chicano Studies, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of major gift fundraising experience.
• Verifiable experience in major gift fundraising, specifically with multiple years of successful solicitation of gifts from individuals at the $100K to $2M range.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Compensation

$110,522.88 - $138,153.60 annually.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.