Library Foundation of Los Angeles
Library Foundation of Los Angeles is hiring: Donor Relations and Events Manager
Library Foundation of Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Position: Donor Relations & Events Manager
Hours: Full-time, exempt
Salary: $79,600-$95,000
Location: Hybrid work environment that requires approximately 3-4 days/week in-person work at the Central Library in downtown Los Angeles with occasional travel. Must be available to work events that occasionally take place on evenings and weekends.
Benefits: This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, 401 (k) with employer matching, identity theft protection, and life insurance. Additional benefits include paid parking benefits or a paid LA Metro Pass, and a 20% discount at The Library Store (exclusions apply).
Reports to: Director of Development
About the Library Foundation
The Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA) provides critical support to the Los Angeles Public Library resulting in free programs, resources, and services available to the hundreds of thousands of adults, children, and youth in Los Angeles. We accomplish this mission through fundraising, advocacy, and producing innovative programs that strengthen the Library and promote greater awareness of its life-changing and dream-fueling resources.
We recognize that libraries are bigger than buildings and more than books, and we are eager to build on our past success by continuing to identify opportunities to help the LAPL (Los Angeles Public Library) thrive as a responsive, resilient, and dynamic institution that meets the evolving needs and improves the lives of Angelenos all across the city. In our work, we reinforce our core values, including empathy, curiosity, accountability, adaptability, high achievement, learning, and collaboration, and we prioritize upholding justice and equity in the workplace. We are dedicated to providing professional development, centering team building, and mirroring the welcoming and inclusive environment of public libraries. We love ideas, learning, and making an impact-and are looking to recruit colleagues who share these passions.
Position Description
The Donor Relations & Events Manager is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual in a thirteen-person development team that supports LFLA's strategic and fundraising goals by serving as the lead for fundraising events and mid-level donor relationships ($1,000-$10,000) to advance the organization's mission. This position will manage event planning, execution of fundraising events, and support stewardship and engagement opportunities for LFLA's mid-level donors and beyond. This is a new role and will serve as an ambassador at LFLA events and work to increase donor giving, donor engagement, and donor retention.
Ideal Candidate
The LFLA seeks candidates who are strong leaders with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; high energy, with a "can do" attitude; proactive and flexible in an environment of change, a critical thinker, customer service friendly, and solution oriented. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively and partner closely with other departments and with the Director of Development to achieve fundraising and donor stewardship initiatives and organization benchmarks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Events
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The LFLA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, off-duty cannabis use, and any other category or status protected by state, local or federal law.
Salary Description
$79,600-$95,000
Hours: Full-time, exempt
Salary: $79,600-$95,000
Location: Hybrid work environment that requires approximately 3-4 days/week in-person work at the Central Library in downtown Los Angeles with occasional travel. Must be available to work events that occasionally take place on evenings and weekends.
Benefits: This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, paid vacation and holidays, sick leave, 401 (k) with employer matching, identity theft protection, and life insurance. Additional benefits include paid parking benefits or a paid LA Metro Pass, and a 20% discount at The Library Store (exclusions apply).
Reports to: Director of Development
About the Library Foundation
The Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA) provides critical support to the Los Angeles Public Library resulting in free programs, resources, and services available to the hundreds of thousands of adults, children, and youth in Los Angeles. We accomplish this mission through fundraising, advocacy, and producing innovative programs that strengthen the Library and promote greater awareness of its life-changing and dream-fueling resources.
We recognize that libraries are bigger than buildings and more than books, and we are eager to build on our past success by continuing to identify opportunities to help the LAPL (Los Angeles Public Library) thrive as a responsive, resilient, and dynamic institution that meets the evolving needs and improves the lives of Angelenos all across the city. In our work, we reinforce our core values, including empathy, curiosity, accountability, adaptability, high achievement, learning, and collaboration, and we prioritize upholding justice and equity in the workplace. We are dedicated to providing professional development, centering team building, and mirroring the welcoming and inclusive environment of public libraries. We love ideas, learning, and making an impact-and are looking to recruit colleagues who share these passions.
Position Description
The Donor Relations & Events Manager is an enthusiastic and detail-oriented individual in a thirteen-person development team that supports LFLA's strategic and fundraising goals by serving as the lead for fundraising events and mid-level donor relationships ($1,000-$10,000) to advance the organization's mission. This position will manage event planning, execution of fundraising events, and support stewardship and engagement opportunities for LFLA's mid-level donors and beyond. This is a new role and will serve as an ambassador at LFLA events and work to increase donor giving, donor engagement, and donor retention.
Ideal Candidate
The LFLA seeks candidates who are strong leaders with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; high energy, with a "can do" attitude; proactive and flexible in an environment of change, a critical thinker, customer service friendly, and solution oriented. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively and partner closely with other departments and with the Director of Development to achieve fundraising and donor stewardship initiatives and organization benchmarks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Events
- Plan and execute off-site signature events including the Literary Awards, Literary Feasts, Council Literary Series, Membership events (Young Literati and Leadership Circle), third-party fundraisers, and other donor cultivation and stewardship events
- Project manage and lead all aspects of events including logistics, budget, timeline, vendors, guests, and staff/volunteer engagement
- Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure proper execution of events from start to finish
- Work closely with Data Services team to implement and maintain data tracking systems for event evaluation
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with various departments to develop, coordinate and monitor event goals and budgets
- Maintain the LFLA master events calendar
- Have a hands-on approach with events to ensure quality control and leadership. Provide strategic assistance and recommendations to management
- Other duties as assigned
- Work closely with other department directors to manage customized cultivation and stewardship activities and events related to mid-level and major gift donors
- Assist with the creation of a comprehensive stewardship program that appropriately and consistently promotes interaction with and recognition of donors at all levels
- Develop strategies to engage new donors and grow annual giving revenue
- Actively respond to patrons and donor inquiries, calls and emails while keeping the Director of Development appraised of any issues
- Work with Director of Development and Director of Major Giving to manage Naming Opportunities compendium/process and other recognition vehicles across LFLA
- Coordinate stewardship projects, impact reports, donor communications, and other development-related projects, as needed
- Utilize Raiser's Edge to maintain accurate and up-to-date records on donors and prospects. Present reports and analysis as needed on fundraising progress and effectiveness.
- Other duties as assigned
- 4+ years of experience in event planning and donor relations/stewardship
- Experience producing fundraising events of varying levels of complexity
- Proven ability to work with volunteer leaders, donors, and patrons, handle confidential information, and exercise discretion
- Exceptional customer/donor service skills
- Excellent project management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously, multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft O365 and MS Office Suite, with intermediate excel skills preferred
- Experience with CRM software; Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge is a plus
- The ideal candidate will bring a strong portfolio and network of event vendors
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
The LFLA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles, including braids, locks, and twists), religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, off-duty cannabis use, and any other category or status protected by state, local or federal law.
Salary Description
$79,600-$95,000