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The Music Center

Senior Vice President, Advancement

LocationLos Angeles, CA
SetupOn-site
LevelSenior
Posted1w ago
Development & Fundraising

Quick answer

The Music Center is hiring a senior vice president, advancement (US-based) paying $380,000-$425,000 plus attractive benefits to lead and inspire a committed and talented advancement team.

Role
Senior Vice President, Advancement
Organization
The Music Center
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Work setup
On-site
Level
Senior
Compensation
$380,000-$425,000 plus attractive benefits
Category
Development & Fundraising

The role

The Senior Vice President, Advancement will lead and inspire a committed and talented advancement team and work in partnership with colleagues across the entire organization to deepen the cultural life of every resident of Los Angeles County and continue creating an increasingly relevant, multidisciplinary center for the arts.

What you'll do

  • Serve as an ambassador for The Music Center
  • Lead and inspire a committed and talented advancement team
  • Work in partnership with colleagues across the entire organization
  • Drive innovation, develop best practices, and keep pace with emerging trends in advancement
  • Solicit major and principal gifts
  • Develop and manage a comprehensive campaign

What it takes

  • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in advancement
  • Significant track record of fundraising success
  • Performing and/or cultural arts background
  • Major capital campaign planning and leadership experience
  • Experience working effectively with board members and other volunteers
  • Knowledge of the Greater Los Angeles cultural, business, social, and philanthropic communities

What you'll bring

15+ years of progressive leadership experience in advancementSignificant track record of fundraising successPerforming and/or cultural arts backgroundMajor capital campaign planning and leadership experienceExperience working effectively with board members and other volunteersKnowledge of the Greater Los Angeles cultural

How we treat you

Attractive benefits

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Los Angeles, CA, and is an in-office position.

What is the compensation range?

The compensation range is $380,000-$425,000 plus attractive benefits.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in advancement, significant track record of fundraising success, and performing and/or cultural arts background.

How do I apply for this job?

Nominations and expressions of interest should be emailed to Kirk McDonald at [email protected].

What is the expected start date?

The anticipated start date is 01/04/2027.

How to apply

Apply directly on The Music Center's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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