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Major Gifts Officer The Los Angeles Opera has an exciting opportunity for a Major Gifts Officer who will be responsible for managing a portfolio of individual donors and prospects, implementing strategies to identify, cultivate and acquire new donor contributions, and securing major restricted and unrestricted gifts. Tasks include face-to-face meetings and solicitations, drafting correspondence and letters of solicitation, and positively representing the company at events and performances. Additional duties include supporting the operation of the patrons program, a group of donors contributing gifts of $3,500 to $25,000. Qualified candidates will have a BA or BS degree in a related field or equivalent experience in addition to at least 5 years of experience in development, especially for a non-profit arts organization. This individual must have the ability to deal discreetly with sensitive, confidential and proprietary information. Experience with solicitation strategies, volunteers, and board members is also necessary. This position must be prepared to work nights and weekends as needed. Please send résumé and salary requirements to: E-mail: jobs@laopera.com NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE