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Development Manager

Department: Development
Reports To: Senior Director of Development
Posting Date: August 22, 2022

Organization

Inner-City Arts is a multi-disciplinary arts organization located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, serving more than 8,000 children, teens, educators and family members annually during the school day, after school and on weekends. We believe that the arts are transformative and the cornerstone of a high-quality education that levels the learning field across socioeconomic and racial boundaries. Inner-City Arts is a dynamic nonprofit organization that raises from philanthropic sources more than 90% of the revenue needed to support annual programs and operations for a $5M+ annual operating budget. Inner-City Arts offers a dynamic, collaborative and creative work environment.

Job Description

The Development Manager will be responsible for fundraising from Individuals, Corporate Giving and Events through our annual fund, individual giving and events by securing sponsorships from individuals and corporations. As a frontline fundraiser, the Development Manager will possess skills in donor/customer management and engagement - to ensure the maximum financial impact for the organization, while establishing a positive, inspired and rewarding experience for new and existing donors.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, the Development Manager will lead campaigns directed at individual and event donors. Also, the Development Manager will assist the Executive Team to engage and steward high-level prospects and supporters. The Development Manager will lead fundraising efforts for our 3 signature events - Summer On 7th, Imagine Awards and Corporate Summit - as well as overseeing third-party events/fundraisers.

Responsibilities

Individual Giving

• Work with Senior Director of Development to develop and execute a comprehensive and robust annual strategy that fulfills contribution goals up to $10,000 level for individual and event donors.
• Execute the strategy from prospect research through solicitation and stewardship for End of Year giving, Annual Fund, Membership Program, and events.
• Track all board members give/get donations and donor acquisition/retention/upgrades via CRM. 
• Work with the Development Associate to maintain the CRM database, including inputting contact notes, strategies and information on prospects and donors.
• Oversee all aspects of the Membership Program, developing the concept through membership-specific outreach, events and monthly recurring gifts.
• Oversee all aspects of the Young Professionals Board, including recruitment, orientation and stewardship of members.
• Generate gift reports and donor-giving analysis to inform strategies for year-round giving, donor retention and donor campaigns.

Events

• Manage event sponsorship from prospect research through solicitation and stewardship.
• Write acknowledgement letters, briefings, talking points and follow-up letters
• Manage digital fundraising campaigns to encourage onsite event donations.
• Collaborate with Communications staff to develop annual individual giving campaigns, across all digital platforms and direct mail to support fundraising goals.
• Recruit and manage volunteers for fundraising campaigns and programming opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in fundraising/development in a non-profit setting.
• Exceptional organizational, communication and project management skills.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with Inner-City Arts’ leadership, staff and Board of Directors.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
• Experience with CRM donor database software DonorPerfect and/or Salesforce].
• Demonstrated grant writing success.
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently as well as in a collaborative team-focused environment.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Enthusiasm for the arts is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or equivalent experience.

Hours: Full-Time/Exempt position. Monday through Friday and occasional nights and weekends as necessary.

Location: 720 Kohler St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

Inner-City Arts is located in the downtown Los Angeles Warehouse District, adjacent to the Arts District.

Compensation: Base salary range $67k - $72k. Inner-City Arts offers generous benefits that includes paid sick and vacation time, health and dental insurance, and a 403b retirement plan.

To apply: Email resume and cover letter to: artsedjobs@inner-cityarts.org. Email Subject: DEVELOPMENT MANAGER. No calls please.

Vaccination Requirement:

Inner-City Arts requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Inner-City Arts must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination no later than the first day of employment. In addition, effective January 27, 2022, all Inner-City Arts employees who are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 under Inner-City Arts' COVID-19 policy are encouraged to obtain and show proof that they have received a booster. 

Inner-City Arts engages employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply. Inner-City Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

Visual Arts Studio Assistant

Department: Programs, Non-Exempt Status
Report to: Chief Education Officer

Inner-City Arts is an oasis of learning, creativity and achievement in the heart of Skid Row, and a vital partner in the work of creating a safer, healthier Los Angeles. Since its inception, Inner-City Arts has provided hands-on arts instruction to over 210,000 public school students and 10,000 educators in the Los Angeles area. Every year, more than 5,000 elementary and middle school students — from among the most underserved urban neighborhoods in Los Angeles — receive high-quality creative experiences during the school day on the Inner-City Arts campus. More than 1,000 middle and high school students engage in workshops at Inner-City Arts after school, on weekends and during the summer. In all this time, Inner-City Arts has partnered with LAUSD to provide transformational learning that meets the needs of inner-city students.

The Visual Arts Studio Assistant is a non-exempt employee responsible for activities associated with the programming, implementation and assistance of the studio classes. The Visual Arts Studio Assistant works directly with Teaching Artist for all studio content delivery reports to the Chief Education Officer on logistics, scheduling and other employment needs.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide overall support for Teaching Artist and students during class as directed by Teaching Artist
• Prepare, set up and clean up of all materials needed for each lesson
• Organize, clean and maintain studio space including tools and materials at all times
• Organizing supply closet, inventory of supplies and equipment
• Ordering supplies and tracking inventory
• Documentation of studio experiences with students
• Creating supporting studio documentation
• Assist with the installation of students exhibitions (set up, creating labels, hanging work, patching, painting pedestals, etc. as directed by Teaching Artist)
• Participate in organizational activities including community events, fundraisers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Outstanding communicator
• Ability to take direction and work independently
• Excellent organizational skills
• A deep commitment to the welfare of children and the critical role that the arts play in their development
• A strong interest and knowledge of the Visual Arts and a practical understanding of child development
• Ability to move in a fast paced environment during class and transitions in a work setting that values adaptability, diversity, integrity, and flexibility
• Ease working effectively with diverse audiences and patience with various skill levels
• Skills to maintain and build excellent working relationships with staff, teachers and the community served
• Experience working with 1st through 8th grade youth is desired
• Ability to pay careful attention to detail, capable of seeing the whole picture and anticipate where help is needed
• Ability to use tools and equipment in the studio; awareness of safety requirements; eco-minded
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. for movement of tables, equipment, materials; able to climb ladders (frequently required to stand and walk)
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with teaching artist, clientele, all levels of employees and management
• Participate in organizational activities including community events, fundraisers
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Vaccination Requirement:
Inner-City Arts requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Inner-City Arts must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination no later than the first day of employment. In addition, effective January 27, 2022, all Inner-City Arts employees who are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 under Inner-City Arts' COVID-19 policy are encouraged to obtain and show proof that they have received a booster.

Work Schedule: PT – up to 29 hour work week, determined by availability and schedule of teaching terms, some evening and weekend work as well
Location: 720 Kohler Street Los Angeles, CA 90021
Compensation: $23-$24 per hour
TO APPLY: Please send a resume and letter of interest to the Hiring Committee, via email to artsedjobs@inner-cityarts.org with the subject "Visual Arts Studio Assistant”.

Inner-City Arts engages employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition or information, family care status, military caregiver status, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. All who believe they meet the stated qualifications are invited to apply. Inner-City Arts is an equal opportunity employer.

Creativity Lab Studio Assistant 

Department: Programs, Non-Exempt Status 

Report to: Chief Education Officer 

Inner-City Arts is an oasis of learning, creativity, and achievement in the heart of Skid Row and a  vital partner in the work of creating a safer, healthier Los Angeles. Since its inception, Inner-City  Arts has provided hands-on arts instruction to more than 210,000 public school students and  10,000 educators in the Los Angeles area. Every year more than 5,000 elementary and middle  school students from among the most underserved urban neighborhoods in Los Angeles receive  high-quality creative experiences during the school day on the Inner-City Arts campus. More than  1,000 middle and high school students engage in workshops at Inner-City Arts after school, on  weekends, and during the summer. In all programs, Inner-City Arts partners with LAUSD, local  charter schools, and numerous arts partners to provide transformational learning that meets the  needs of inner-city students.   

The Creativity Lab is a visual arts–oriented space focused on tinkering, inventing, and building using various materials and tools including technology like 3-D printing. Projects include simple  hand crank machines, Rube Goldberg devices, marble runs, decorative balancing sticks, and other  projects that combine visual arts and design materials with scientific processes to solve problems  and foster collaboration. We use simple materials to create complex structures, and students learn  how to use basic hand tools and operate power tools such as drill presses and scroll saws. Students  understand that mistakes, improvisation, and exploration are part of the creative process.  

The Creativity Lab Studio Assistant is a non-exempt employee responsible for activities  associated with the programming, implementation and assistance of the Creativity Lab studio  classes.  The Creativity Lab Studio Assistant works directly with the Teaching Artists for all studio  content delivery and reports to the Chief Education Officer on logistics, scheduling, and other  employment needs. 

Responsibilities include:  

• Provide overall support for the Teaching Artist and students during class as directed by  Teaching Artist 
• Prepare, set up, and clean up all materials needed for each lesson 
• Organize, clean, and maintain studio space including tools and materials at all times 
• Operate basic hand and power tools for preparation of class materials and during class as  directed 
• Follow safety requirements and provide oversight of safety of power tool usage during  studio class time 
• Organize closets, inventory of supplies, and equipment  
• Assist with studio office duties including internet research, processing of purchase orders,  and establishing and maintaining/updating files, records and other documents.
• Provide research and development support of program projects 
• Ideally, demonstrate a knowledge of 3D printing and 3D rendering software 
• Assist with the installation of student exhibitions (set-up, creating labels, hanging work,  patching, painting pedestals, etc. as directed by Teaching Artist) 
• Participate in organizational activities including community events, fundraisers
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Outstanding communicator  
• Ability to take direction and work independently 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• A deep commitment to the welfare of children and the critical role that the arts play in their  development  
• Flexibility, organization, and strong teamwork skills  
• A practical understanding of child development 
• Some experience in creative making, inventing, and crafting is expected 
• Ability to move in a fast-paced environment during class and transitions in a work setting  that values adaptability, diversity, integrity, and flexibility 
• Ease working effectively with diverse audiences and patience with various skill levels
• Skills to maintain and build excellent working relationships with staff, teachers and the  community served 
• Experience working with first– through eighth-grade youth is desired 
• Ability to pay careful attention to detail and capable of seeing the whole picture and  anticipate where help is needed 
• Ability to use tools and equipment in the studio; awareness of safety requirements; eco minded 
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. for movement of tables, equipment, materials; able to climb ladders  (frequently required to stand and walk) 
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with the Teaching Artists, students, and all  levels of employees and management 
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus 

Vaccination requirement: 

Inner-City Arts requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain  exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Inner-City Arts must be fully vaccinated and  provide proof of vaccination no later than the first day of employment. In addition, effective January  27, 2022, all Inner-City Arts employees who are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 under  Inner-City Arts' COVID-19 policy are encouraged to obtain and show proof that they have received a  booster.  

Work schedule: PT, up to 29-hour work week; determined by availability and schedule of teaching  terms; some evening and weekend work as well  

Location: 720 Kohler Street Los Angeles, CA 90021  

Compensation: $23-$24 per hour 

TO APPLY: Please send a letter of interest an resume to the hiring committee via email to artsedjobs@inner-cityarts.org with the subject “Creativity Lab Studio Assistant”