Apr 2nd, 2025
Los Angeles Master Chorale
Vice President of Advancement
( state | On-site Remote Hybrid )
About the Organization
Recognized as “the finest-by-far major chorus in America” (Los Angeles Times) and a vibrant cultural treasure, Los Angeles Master Chorale is an independent and innovative professional vocal ensemble that shares the traditional and evolving spectrum of choral music with the widest possible audience.
Hailed for its powerful performances, technical precision, and artistic daring, the Master Chorale envisions a world in which choral music is a conduit for belonging, a vehicle for participation in the arts, and a means for understanding and exploring commonalities and differences. Reaching over 175,000 people each year through its concert series at Walt Disney Concert Hall, its international touring of innovative works, and its performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and others, the Master Chorale also reaches a wider audience through its extensive Grammy™ Award-winning discography.
To learn more, please visit www.lamasterchorale.org
Job Description
Position salary range: $230,000 - $260,000
Position reports to: President & CEO
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Advancement will elevate philanthropic giving and drive transformational impact of LAMC. Serving on the senior leadership team, the VP of Advancement will lead major fundraising initiatives, manage a team of five, and collaborate closely with the Board of Directors. The VP of Advancement will expand and diversify the donor base, steward principal gifts, and spearhead the upcoming Foundation for the Future Campaign to ensure long-term sustainability. This position is based out of the Master Chorale’s office at The Music Center in Los Angeles. The annual salary range is $230,000 to $260,000 plus benefits.
Additional information
Competitive candidates will ideally bring some combination of the following:
Proven success in cultivating donors and securing major gifts
Experience managing a comprehensive advancement team
Track record of leading capital campaigns and working with engaged Boards
Strong strategic and execution skills, with the ability to set vision and achieve goals
Skilled at developing staff and volunteers into a high-performing team
Background in classical music, performing arts, or related fields is a plus
Experience with Tessitura or similar development CRM preferred
Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree and/or CFRE certification a plus