Job description

DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE
Department: Development
Reports to: Senior Director of Development AND Director of Institutional Giving
Posting date: August 31, 2022

Inner-City Arts is a multi-disciplinary arts organization located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, serving more than 8,000 children, teens, educators and family members annually during the school day, after school and on weekends. We believe that the arts are transformative and the cornerstone of a high-quality education that levels the learning field across socioeconomic boundaries. Inner-City Arts is a dynamic nonprofit organization that raises from philanthropic sources more than 90% of the revenue needed to support annual programs and operations for a $4M+ annual operating budget. $2M is currently raised through institutional giving with a goal to increase this to
$3M in the next year.

Job Description
Inner-City Arts’ Development team seeks a resourceful and tech-savvy professional who will exemplify the organization’s commitment to donor stewardship through support of key fundraising operations. The
DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE will provide support for the development department, while serving as the primary administrator of the donor database.

With a focus on fundraising goals, the DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE will be responsible for all aspects of donor and gift data. While the position calls for impeccable prioritization, analytical and organizational skills, this individual will find success by applying curiosity and creativity to their work — seeking solutions where none previously existed, identifying opportunities to increase efficiencies and lending a high-caliber, donor-focused approach to encourage donor engagement. The DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE will be comfortable working on multiple projects and across teams, supporting the Development department needs from donor stewardship and administrative duties to research. This individual regularly will interface with Finance and
Executive teams.

While this is an entry-level position, the individual will enjoy a range of experiences and opportunities to expand critical fundraising skill sets through event, campaign, grant, Board, and major gift support. Opportunities will be available to develop frontline fundraising experience. Within the first 12 months, this individual will play a key role in facilitating a database conversion, contributing to the taskforce for plan development and implementation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrator for the Donor Perfect (DP) database by executing ongoing functions with

regularity, accuracy and precision, including donor and gift entry, volunteers, coding, and pledge tracking. * Provide reports, analysis and research, as requested by the Senior Director of Development.

• Manage a customized approach to donor acknowledgements, prepping communications and outreach for approval and final signature.
• Facilitate weekly ledgers and monthly reconciliation with the Finance Department.
• General support of all campaigns including Annual Fund, membership program, major gifts, two annual fundraisers, donor affinity group meetings and cultivation events.
• Support the Senior Director of Development in the administration of Board communications and fundraising.
• Support quarterly donor recognition updates on the website, and year-end analysis for impact reports and tax reporting.
• Update and maintain database records, including handling the import and maintenance of current mailing lists in Constant Contact.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or equivalent experience
• Exceptional computer skills, use of Microsoft Excel/Word, Google Suite, Project Management Software
• High-energy professional with sharp attention to prioritization, details and deadlines
• Self-starter who takes initiative, is flexible, maintains a positive attitude and contributes to a collaborative team-focused environment
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills
• Professionalism and discretion in the handling of confidential materials

Preferred Qualifications

• Conversational understanding of Spanish
• An appreciation for and/or personal interest in the arts and/or education

Hours: Full-time, exempt position. Monday through Friday and occasional nights and weekends as necessary.
Location: 720 Kohler St. Los Angeles, CA 90021
Inner-City Arts is located in the downtown Los Angeles Warehouse District, adjacent to the Arts District.
Compensation: Base salary starting at $55K. Inner-City Arts offers generous benefits that includes paid sick and vacation time, health and dental insurance, and a 403b retirement plan.
To apply: Email resume and cover letter to: artsedjobs @ inner-cityarts.org. Email Subject: DEVELOPMENT
OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE. No calls please.

Vaccination Requirement:
Inner-City Arts requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Inner-City Arts must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination no later than the first day of employment. In addition, effective January 27, 2022, all Inner-City Arts employees who are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 under Inner-City Arts' COVID-19 policy are encouraged to obtain and show proof that they have received a booster.

Inner-City Arts engages employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply. Inner-City Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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