Chief Development Officer

ZRG Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Los Angeles Ballet in their search for a Chief Development Officer. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Chief Development Officer will have the opportunity to work with passionate, engaged leadership, a dynamic artistic team, and dedicated staff while being an important member of the growth team. This position will also direct the evolution of the Development department to align with the Company's near and long-term goals. Los Angeles Ballet (LAB) is the leading ballet company in Los Angeles known for staging classical, contemporary, romantic and neoclassical ballets, for pioneering new works and for presenting relevant works by many of today's most innovative dance-makers. LAB's original production of The Nutcracker is an annual holiday favorite for Los Angeles residents and delights regional, national and international visitors. LAB is the longest operating professional ballet company in Los Angeles history. Founded in 2004 by Thordal Christensen and Colleen Neary, Artistic Directors Emeriti, and Julie Whittaker, Executive Director Emerita, Los Angeles Ballet continues to inspire the city it calls home. The Company Center is in West LA, and this season's performances are held at The Hollywood Bowl, BroadStage in Santa Monica, Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, The Wallis Annenberg Performing Arts Center, and Royce Hall at UCLA. Supporting its mission to nurture a lifelong love of ballet, LAB provides free tickets to thousands of residents in underserved communities through its arts education initiative Power of Performance (POP!). In 2012, LAB launched A Chance to Dance (ACTD), a hands-on outreach program offering free ballet and movement instruction for all ages. As Los Angeles Ballet celebrates its 21st season, the Company has implemented a multi-year growth plan to increase its programming, talent, community outreach, financial health, overall footprint in Los Angeles, and position in the national dance community. A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in philanthropy and advancement within an arts nonprofit organization is required for this position. Los Angeles Ballet will consider candidates with a broad range of backgrounds. The target salary for this position is $150,000, including a performance-based bonus plan. Los Angeles Ballet offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including 100% employer-paid medical insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off. Los Angeles Ballet is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Nicole Seipel at View email address on click.appcast.io. je-bdf4836d62664f2794534ff8ac57e604 #J-18808-Ljbffr Louisville Ballet