Job Posting: Fundraising & Operations Coordinator
Rideback RISE is looking for a Fundraising & Operations Coordinator.
Position Title: Fundraising & Operations Coordinator
Reports to: CEO
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (full-time)
Location: Rideback Ranch, Los Angeles, CA
Salary Range: $52,000-$55,000 (annualized salary)
Please Submit Resume, Cover Letter, References to: Diana Mogollon CEO, join@ridebackrise.org
Who We Are
Rideback RISE is a non-profit content and creator accelerator focused on developing mainstream created film and television in order to propel narrative change and cultural impact. Launched by prolific producer Dan Lin in ‘22 (Rideback-The Lego Movie, IT & Godzilla franchises, Avatar:The Last Airbender, Sherlock Holmes, Aladdin). Lin now serves as the Board Chair.
Our Mission
To empower POC creators and filmmakers to make commercial entertainment that reflects our multicultural society in an effort to propel narrative change. We're creating a system of change designed to reshape majority opinions by ensuring that creators of all backgrounds can tell their stories and see themselves in popular culture. We believe stories and content have the power to unite people and bridge cultures.
Our Funders
RISE launched in July 2022 from leading philanthropic institutions — the Ford Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Zelnick Belzberg Charitable Trust, Doris Duke Foundation and the UTA Foundation. Since then, RISE has raised additional funding from the Murphy Family Fund, Comcast NBCUniversal, and TAAF.
Overview of Responsibilities
The Fundraising & Operations Coordinator is responsible for all fundraising support for the organization and CEO including donor relations, donation processing and tracking, database management, and client events. Alongside the CEO and RISE team, they will coordinate RISE’s major gift program, including but not limited to, foundation support, planned giving, special events, capital campaigns, marketing and communications.
The Fundraising & Operations Coordinator will support the CEO in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donors and funding sources to achieve our annual and long-term goals while working closely with the programs team and RISE’s community of champions to grow the organization’s funding base. This position reports directly to the CEO and is a valued member of the team.
Education Background
Undergraduate degree required. Training, experience or advanced degree preferred in business, marketing/communications, public administration, or not for profit management.
Work Environment
This position is an in person role, located at the iconic Rideback Ranch in historic Filipinotown, in Los Angeles, California. This is not a remote position. The CEO must be able to lead her team as they work long hours and produce events throughout the year. There is regularly a need to meet after or before normal business hours.
For more details, please see attached description.