Skirball Cultural Center
Manager of Donor Engagement & Experiences
Los Angeles, CA
Sponsorship not specified$65k-$70kDetected 83 days ago
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About the role
- Track engagement activity and giving patterns in coordination with Development Operations.
- Ensure each engagement has a clear purpose, target audience, and desired fundraising outcome.
- Assist with donor experience strategies related to sponsorships, committees, VIP stewardship, recognition, and follow-up.
Responsibilities
- This is a donor-facing, growth-oriented position ideal for a development professional who thrives in relationship-building, enjoys working with high-level volunteers and donors, and understands how experiences drive philanthropy.
- This person will design and deliver cultivation and stewardship experiences, support donor councils, and contribute to major fundraising initiatives, including galas and capital efforts.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in development, fundraising, donor engagement, advancement, or a related relationship-driven role.
- Working knowledge of donor cultivation, stewardship, and moves management concepts.
- Experience with fundraising events.
- Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems (e.g., Altru/Tessitura, Blackbaud, Salesforce, or similar).
Nice to have
- Preferred experience supporting or working on capital campaigns.
Compensation
- $65k - $70k / year Responsibilities Donor & Council Engagement Serve as primary staff support for donor councils, ensuring activities reflect the Skirball's mission, Jewish values, and commitment to welcoming diverse communities.
- Partner with Development leadership and council chairs to plan meetings, engagement strategies, and relationship-building opportunities.
- Maintain consistent, high-touch communication with council members, including outreach, stewardship, follow-up, and renewals.
- Track engagement activity and giving patterns in coordination with Development Operations.
- Donor Cultivation & Stewardship Experiences Plan and execute donor-facing experiences (salons, previews, behind-the-scenes programs, special access events, artist/curator engagements, and travel opportunities) as intentional cultivation and stewardship tools.
- Collaborate with frontline fundraisers on invitation strategy, guest lists, donor hosting, messaging, and post-event follow-up.
Benefits
- Background in a Jewish institution, museum, cultural organization, higher education, or mission-driven nonprofit.
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