The Music Center is one of the largest and most highly regarded performing arts centers in the country. As L.A.’s premier performing arts destination, The Music Center convenes artists, communities, and ideas with the goal of deepening the cultural lives of every resident in Los Angeles County. The non-profit performing arts organization has two divisions: The Music Center Arts (TMC Arts) and The Music Center Operations (TMC Ops). TMC Arts, The Music Center’s programming engine, provides year-round programming inside The Music Center’s four theatres, on Jerry Moss Plaza, outside at Grand Park—a 12- acre adjacent green space—and in schools and other locations all over Los Angeles County. TMC Arts presents world-class dance with Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, free and low-cost public concerts, and events, as well as K–12 arts education programs. TMC Ops manages the theatres, the Plaza, and Grand Park on behalf of the County of Los Angeles. The Music Center is also home to four renowned resident companies—Center Theatre Group, Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera and LA Phil.

Currently, The Music Center’s Advancement Department is in search of a Grant Writer/Philanthropy Writer.

The Grant Writer / Philanthropy Writer is an integral member of the Advancement team reporting to the Senior Director of Institutional Giving and will share responsibility for achieving the Advancement Department’s total annual revenue goal of $10,000,000, in addition to supporting the team’s capital campaign.

The Grant Writer / Philanthropy Writer will possess outstanding written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate The Music Center’s vision and its impact in the community, especially in the areas of education and community engagement. The Grant Writer / Philanthropy Writer will play an important role in powerful messaging, research, stewardship and development of new institutional funders. Additionally, they must be comfortable taking initiative, and working across many departments in a complex organization, building relationships with colleagues in programming. The Grant Writer / Philanthropy Writer will craft compelling messages to inform and inspire a broad array of constituents, including foundation, government, and corporate partners, as well as our donors, volunteer leaders, and community members. They will maintain a unified/cohesive voice to our messaging. Great attention to detail, flexibility and organized time management are essential; a passion for the performing arts and Los Angeles’ diverse communities is desired.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grant Writing

–        Synthesize The Music Center Arts’ program information and impact data into clear and concise cases for support,

          LOIs, grant proposals and grant reports, infusing all documents with the warmth and style befitting The Music Center

–        Prepare all proposal documents for each funder, completing all funder requirements for each submission

–        Monitor completion of deliverables and communicates with internal constituencies

–        Maintain grants deadline calendar and keeps team abreast of deadlines; Ensure on time submissions of applications

          and reports

–        Create template narratives representing key areas of fundraising focus, reflecting strategic needs and priorities

–        Research new funding prospects for The Music Center Arts’ programming 

–        Establish collaborative relationships with senior leadership, board members, donors, volunteers, and colleagues from

          all departments

–        Develop thorough understanding of The Music Center’s mission, goals, areas of excellence, audiences, services and

          programs

–        Consistently maintain qualitative data in Tessitura donor database  

General Philanthropy Writing

–        Under the direction of the Senior Director, write and edit messages on behalf of the executive team and Advancement

          senior leadership

–        Support the entire Advancement team by expertly crafting cases for support, impact reports, stewardship materials,

          presentations, event follow-up messages, impact messaging for Performances Magazine, social media and our website

–        May write, edit, and proofread Advancement team narratives, templates, and other content

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

–        Bachelor’s degree required. 

–        Minimum three years of demonstrated, successful experience writing grants that support the realization of major

         grants; applicants with other professional writing experience, such as journalism, are welcome to apply

–        Three years or more of fundraising experience in the performing arts, higher education or similar field

–        An effective communicator who is articulate and persuasive in writing as well as verbally adept 

–        Minimum 1-year experience with writing grant budgets

–        Minimum 1-year experience with basic fundraising research

–        High capacity to work independently and manage time effectively in deadline driven environment

–        Excellent organizational skills thorough attention to detail; accurate and timely maintenance of records

–        Professional demeanor and positive attitude

–        Software/Apps Experience: Familiarity with Tessitura or similar non-profit online database; experience with Microsoft

          Teams, and workflow software such as Monday.com

–        Must possess good judgment and exercise diplomacy in dealing with a variety of constituents, including the ability to

          maintain confidentiality

–        Understanding and appreciation of performing arts and a professional presenting organization.

–        Familiarity with performing arts funders in Los Angeles and nationally

–        Flexibility to work within the needs of a fast-paced, performing arts environment, including evenings and some             

         weekends

PLEASE NOTE: Currently, this position is working hybrid-remote; this scenario may change and is also subject to the responsibilities of the position.

VACCINATION POLICY:

The Music Center requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New Hires working at The Music Center must be fully vaccinated no later than 60 days after hire and until they are fully vaccinated will be required to submit weekly proof of negatively laboratory COVID-19 test and submit to additional masking and social distancing requirements. Please contact The Music Center Human Resources Department for a copy of the vaccination policy. In addition, effective January 17,2022, all employees of The Music Center who are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 under The Music Center’s COVID-19 Policy shall be required to timely obtain and show proof that they have received a booster within the timeframe recommended by the CDC.

SALARY: This is a full-time exempt position; salary is commensurate with experience. Compensation package includes health and welfare benefits, paid vacation, and sick days, 401(k) plan with employer contribution.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary expectation. Also include a writing sample from a recent grant proposal, ideally referencing a community-focused program (up to 2 pages) to: jobs@musiccenter.org or fax to: 213-972-8029.  Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

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