OVERVIEW

The MAK Center for Art and Architecture, Los Angeles is a contemporary, experimental, multi-disciplinary center for art and architecture and is headquartered in three architectural landmarks by the Austrian-American architect Rudolph M. Schindler. Founded in 1994, the MAK Center is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization and the California satellite of the MAK – Museum of Applied Arts, Vienna, working in cooperation with the Friends of the Schindler House (FOSH). The Development Officer will join the MAK Center in an exciting moment of growth.

Under the direction of the Director, the Development Officer will help the MAK Center pursue its mission: to steward three significant architectural works by R.M. Schindler and activate them with contemporary art and architecture programming, including an annual calendar of exhibitions, public programs, and international residencies. The Development Officer will play an essential role in laying the groundwork for development growth in the organization, with increased annual and campaign fundraising.

The Development Officer will work closely with the MAK Center Director on strategy and direction to set fundraising goals and determine a work plan to achieve individual and organizational goals. The Development Officer actively manages the museum’s relationships with all individual, corporate, foundation, and government funders. In support of MAK Center’s development needs, the Development Officer will establish effective fundraising systems and protocols to guide all stages of donor research, identification, and stewardship. In direct partnership with the Director, the Development Officer will lead the planning of cultivation and fundraising events, including the annual benefit dinner. The Development Officer will be involved in every aspect of the organization’s development activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of the organization’s fundraising priorities
• Work closely with Director to establish annual development strategy and annual fundraising campaigns for general operating, programmatic and capital needs
• Maintain a comprehensive awareness of—and respond accordingly to—the complete cycle of contributions, including phases of prospect research, identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, gift processing, gift acknowledgements, and contact reports
• Develop and maintain public-facing materials such as donor lists on MAK Center’s website, print, and digital collateral material, ensuring clarity and uniformity in acknowledgements; develop annual report with Director
• Establish, maintain, and routinely process development systems and actively oversee the maintenance of database system
• Communicate with donors annually providing additional MAK Center specific information; Cultivate individual donors through meetings, phone follow-ups and in person conversations
• Review and suggest updates on development systems and technologies including the database and related integrations, such as payment processing, mailing-list management, and special-event tools
• Research and pursue grant and sponsorship opportunities
• Writing fundraising appeals and acknowledgement letters
• Coordinating and planning annual benefit dinner, and additional cultivation and fundraising events

Current development programs to implement and advance

• Annual benefit dinner
• Annual architecture tours
• Membership program with improved subscription system
• End-of-year campaign
• Additional donor cultivation events
• Establishing a more efficient, robust and digital CRM
• Grants administration and support

SALARY AND BENEFITS

This position reports to the Director. The position is a full-time exempt role, with occasional evening and weekend commitments. Compensation includes salary in the range of $67-75,000, commensurate with experience, plus a benefits package that, following a trial period, includes healthcare (not including vision and dental), vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should fill out the Application Form with their contact information, CV and cover letter. For any technical difficulties, please reach out to office@makcenter.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning immediately, with the position starting on January 7th, 2025. For candidates who advance, work samples and references will be requested.

The MAK Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.