Development Consultant

Destination: Art is seeking a Development Consultant for a short-term engagement to provide strategic direction with the goal of professionalizing and systematizing Destination: Art’s fundraising and donor engagement program.

• The Consultant will work closely with members of the Board of Directors to identify and assess potential sources of contributed revenue, including grassroot donors, major donors, corporations, foundations, grants and fundraising events.
• In addition, the Consultant will work with the Board to refine Destination: Art’s messaging and develop materials that communicate the value proposition of supporting in a way that appeals to varying segments of prospective donors.
• Finally, a warm prospect list will be developed by identifying individuals and institutions with the propensity to become donors and identifying grant opportunities.
• While it is expected that this engagement will be for up to three months, it is anticipated that a longer part-time engagement is possible.
• Anticipated compensation: $9,000 for 3 months.
• Destination: Art is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, and community hub for art serving South Bay LA. We opened our doors in 2014, with the unique combination of artists’ studios and a gallery. We average 40 classes and workshops per year with renowned local and international instructors. Three community outreach programs offer art experience to the public: FRIENDS of Destination: Art in partnership with the Autism Society of LA; Creative Conversations with key opinion leaders on creativity in business and careers; and Art 4 Everyone for those who think they are not artistic. There are six exhibitions annually.