Staff
Executive Director, Development & Alumni Engagement, West Coast
Los Angeles Campus · Director
Sponsorship not specified$132k-$168kDetected 30 days ago
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About the role
- The Executive Director (ED) is the senior regional leader for Institutional Advancement (IA) on the West Coast.
- The ED is a frontline fundraiser and is responsible for executing IA strategy for the West Coast.
- PHYSICAL ABILITIES - Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
Responsibilities
- Reporting directly to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement, the ED provides the executive presence and operational authority necessary to lead a high-functioning regional team while serving as the primary strategic advancement bridge between the Los Angeles office and the Boston campus.
Nice to have
- Working closely with the Boston-based AVP for Alumni Relations, executing strategic alumni engagement events in Los Angeles.
- Ensure that donors are well-informed, acknowledged in meaningful ways, and appreciated in an appropriate manner throughout the year
- Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Arts Administration, Business, or a related field or equivalent experience required
- Master's degree preferred.
- 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in development, alumni relations, or nonprofit management, with a proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams.
- Must possess confidence, authority, and "entertainment-industry IQ" necessary to engage with high-net-worth individuals and top-tier executives required.
- This includes a mastery of Los Angeles' professional landscape and the ability to pivot seamlessly between academic and industry environments.
- Demonstrated success in closing major gifts and navigating complex donor landscapes.
Compensation
- $131,900.00 - $168,200.00 annually, commensurate with experience.
- In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.
Benefits
- include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible.
- Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage and commuter offerings, are available.
- Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.
- In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members.
- We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.
- Emerson Employment Categories influence work schedules, benefits eligibility, and time off policies.
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