LADF Director, Development - Events & In-Stadium Fundraising

Title: Director of Development – Events & In-Stadium Fundraising

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Pay Rate: $125,000 - $160,000/year*

* Compensation rates vary based on job-related factors, including experience, job skills, education, and training.

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) tackles the most pressing problems facing Los Angeles with a mission to improve education, health care, homelessness, and social justice for all Angelenos.  To support us in this endeavor, we seek a Director of Development – Events & In-Stadium Fundraising. This position is responsible for two main streams of work.  First, developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising event strategy that aligns with LADF’s mission, vision and strategic plan, including the Blue Diamond Gala and Sunset Run.  Second, leading the increased engagement of a passionate Dodger fan base through various fundraising streams, including the 50/50 raffle, online/silent auctions, retail sales, ribbon board messages, online campaigns, special event fundraising and more.  Working in collaboration with the CEO, the Director of Development – Events & In Stadium Fundraising is a member of the LADF Leadership Team and responsible for leading various members of the development team. Event and in-stadium revenue is projected to be $10+ million in 2024.

Organization Summary

Reimagined in 2013, LADF has since raised over $204 million, including a $100 million pledge in 2024 by its Chairman Mark Walter and Dodgers Ownership, marking the largest contribution ever from an MLB ownership group to the organization’s charitable partner. Under its new strategic plan, “Lasting Impact for Los Angeles,” LADF is amplifying best practices, scaling solutions, growing its capacity, and refining its work with investments exceeding $60 million in its programs and grants to local organizations. To date, LADF has positively impacted over 10 million area youth. LADF is the proud recipient of ESPN's Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year, Robert Wood Johnson Sports Award, Beyond Sport's Sport for Reduced Racial Inequalities Collective Impact Award, and the Aspen Institute Project Play Champion.  

Core Responsibilities

Development Department Leadership

• You will collaborate with CEO and Director, Development – Corporate, Foundations & Individuals (DDCFI) to set a vision for short and long-term fundraising strategies in alignment with LADF’s strategic plan and in partnership with the Programs and Operations departments and build cross-department alignment and a strong, positive Development team culture. You will develop and execute annual strategies for events and in-stadium fundraising to meet or exceed annual fundraising goals, focusing on the growth and development of new and existing initiatives.
• Identify, develop, and maintain effective systems for the management and tracking of Events and In-Stadium Fundraising activities and provide regular reporting, working with the Director of Impact and Evaluation as necessary.
• Effectively lead all direct reports and establish expectations and priorities for the Development Team, overseeing full-time staff members including Manager, In-Stadium Fundraising, Senior Coordinator, Development, Coordinator and a part-time staff to include game day functions (2 Game Day Coordinators, 4-6 Game Day Assistants, 40-50 50/50 Raffle Sellers), 2-3 Associates and consultants assigned annually.
• Work in close collaboration with the CEO and Director, Development – Corporate, Foundations & Individuals to build cross-department alignment and a strong, positive Development team culture.

Events

• You will develop and manage a comprehensive plan with timelines, budgets, and logistics for all fundraising campaigns and special events, including the Blue Diamond Gala, Sunset Run, and fan-based events such as spouses’ Mystery Bags, Dodgers All Access, and other special or community events. You will lead event production, administrative and logistical support for all events with third-party consultants and work with the Senior Coordinator to effectively plan, organize and execute events, leveraging LADF staff support as necessary.  You will partner with the DDCFI to ensure proper integration of corporate, foundation and individual donors and upgrade giving levels.

In-Stadium Fundraising 

• You will develop and lead the successful execution of the daily activities and ensure compliance of in-stadium fundraising events and programs including ribbon board messages, silent auction (buy-it-now), and retail sales. You will oversee the Manager, In-Stadium Fundraising to coordinate and execute in-stadium fundraising (50/50 raffle, ribbon boards, online auction, silen