Advancement Office, Individual Giving

Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (ICA LA) is an epicenter of artistic experimentation and incubator of new ideas.

Founded in 1988 as the Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA) and reestablished in 2017 with a new identity and home in Downtown Los Angeles, ICA LA builds upon a distinguished history of bold curatorial vision and innovative programming to illuminate the important untold stories and emerging voices in contemporary art and culture. The museum’s 12,700 square-foot renovated industrial building—designed by wHY Architecture under the leadership of Kulapat Yantrasast—features ample space for exhibitions, public programs, retail pop-ups, integrated offices, and special projects.

ICA LA’s mission is to support art that sparks the pleasure of discovery and challenges the way we see and experience the world, ourselves, and each other. ICA LA is committed to upending hierarchies of race, class, gender, and culture. Through exhibitions, education programs, and community partnerships, ICA LA fosters critique of the familiar and empathy with the different.

Advancement Officer, Individual Giving | ICA LA

Reports to: Director of Development

Status: Full-time / Exempt

Salary Range: $65,000 – $75,000

Benefits: Healthcare (including vision and dental), vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays, following a probation period

To apply: Please send a cover letter, CV, at least two professional references, and writing samples to opportunities@theicala.org, including the name of the position in the subject line.

Please no calls or in-person unscheduled visits.

Overview

As a key member of the fundraising team at the Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, the Advancement Officer helps to lead the design, management, and execution of the museum’s annual fundraising program, with a strong focus on direct cultivation and solicitation of individual donors and members at all levels. They work closely with the Executive Director and Director of Development to set annual targets and strategic long-term priorities for the development department, in support of ICA LA’s mission, vision, goals, and objectives. The Advancement Officer for Individual Giving must have extensive knowledge of museum Development operations and systems. This position administrates the museum’s two major donor groups—Curator’s Council and Fieldwork Council—and the two upper-level membership circles—Angeleno Collective and 7th Street Collective. This position also manages a personal portfolio of individual supporters and proactively identifies and engages new prospective donors for ICA LA. Additional duties include being a core member of the team for the planning and execution of ICA LA’s fundraising events, opening celebrations, all cultivation events, and patron travel program.

Job Requirements

Knowledge and experience with development and fundraising in the non-profit sector, ideally specifically in museum practice.

A successful record of demonstrable accomplishments in envisioning, implementing, and managing a bold advancement strategy within a competitive philanthropic environment.

Demonstrated success in aligning institutional positioning and communications with ambitious fundraising goals and in meeting those goals.

Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and implement individual cultivation and solicitation strategies.

At least three years of management experience in an art museum, arts related organization, philanthropic organization, or institution of higher learning.

Demonstrated skill in communicating professionally and effectively with all levels of staff to respond to needs, determine priorities, and manage expectations.

Ability to delegate combined with willingness to work in a “hands on” manner as part of a small team.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to write effective correspondence and funding proposals for major gifts and creative solicitation materials.

Interpersonal skill in negotiating, exchanging ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and programs and/or arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions, or solutions.

Demonstrated skill in management and supervision of administrative personnel.

Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Ability to prioritize and adjust heavy workload, manage a variety of tasks, and meet various deadlines with changing priorities, frequent interruptions, and conflicting deadlines.

Proven fluency in budget preparation, management, reporting, and cost control.

Background and passion for contemporary art, museums, culture, and social change.

For more details, please visit www.theicala.org/en/opportunities.