Help Keep L.A. GRAND

As 2012 draws to a close, all of us at Grand Performances want to sent a heartfelt thank you for your support this past year. A few highlights from 2012 illustrate the impact of our program:  

50 free events including workshops and community activities served an audience of 45,000+

340 artists were paid professional fees to perform on our stage and 535 young people participated in outreach programs

The stunningly beautiful dance performance by Pajaro de Nube from Guadalajara, Mexico received a 2012 Dance Pick from the LA Times

The spirit of community ran deep for the 28 artists and 3,000 audience members who participated in the magical evening "Peace Go With You Gil" honoring poet Gil Scott Heron

Grand Performances was awarded Best Free Event Series by readers of the L.A. Downtown News and Best Free Outdoor Concert Series by Los Angeles Magazine's Best of L.A. 

All of this and more would have not been possible without contributions from people like you who send checks and drop hard earned dollars into the red buckets every summer.

Four weeks ago, we launched our year-end campaign to raise $20,000 and to help keep L.A. GRAND. We are almost halfway there with just four days left in 2012.

If you have already contributed - thank you! If not, please help us continue to bring free performing arts to the community in 2013. If just 100 people give $100, our goal will easily be reached. But please know that a tax-deductible gift in any amount will make a difference.

When you make your gift online, you will see the many faces of GRAND Performances from this past summer and hear about some of their personal experiences. As an added bonus we'll forward a link to a free music sampler from Nacional Records!

Thank YOU for helping to keep L.A. GRAND and we'll see you in 2013!

Michael Alexander
Executive Director 

 

We Voted!

 The GP staffers rocked the vote today. Did you?

So, who wants an autographed 2012 Summer Poster?

Got your attention, didn't we? First we want to thank everyone who filled out a survey on the plaza at our shows. We got an amazing response, and are thrilled that we have some great information to help us with grant applications, reporting, and planning for next year. But we're not quite done yet.

If you weren't able to fill out a survey on site this summer, you still have another chance to help by taking our 2012 End of Summer Survey. Heck, even if you did fill out a paper survey, please consider taking the online version. It's a little different, but still won't take more than 5 mintues or your time. AND you can be entered to win some really great prizes, including gift certificates, goodies, and autographed stuff (including the 2012 poster shown above, which is signed by Nitin Sawhney, Ana Tijoux, Wil-Dog Abers, Brian Jackson, Ceci Bastida, La Marisoul, and more)!

Good Luck!

 

We're looking for a Development Assistant

Grand Performances has an immediate full-time job opening for a Development Assistant. 

Grand Performances, L.A.’s premier free outdoor summer performing arts presenter, is known for providing Angelenos with an eclectic mix of high quality performing arts by world-renowned artists across genres. With programming reflective of the many cultural interests of people across the region, Grand Performances hosts America's most diverse audience at its beautiful outdoor venue located on Bunker Hill in downtown Los Angeles. Grand Performances is a 501(c)(3) and summer 2013 marks its 27th season of serving the community.
 
The Development Assistant reports to the Director of Development and is a vital part of this two person development team. The primary role of this position is to assist in the design and implementation of comprehensive fund-raising activities in support of Grand Performances. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator (verbal and written), detail-oriented and a highly motivated team player. We seek someone who has strong data management skills, a desire for a career in development, and passion for live performance.

Year-round responsibilities include maintaining donor and prospect database records, processing donations and timely written acknowledgements, administrative support for annual fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship and communications, grant writing and reporting, preparation and maintenance of Grand Performances Board meeting minutes and materials, assisting with coordination of special events and annual fundraiser, and additional development duties as assigned and self-identified projects as approved.

During the summer season of free performances, the Development Assistant will be present at events to manage donor reserved seating area, provide onsite customer service to donors/VIPs, coordinate donor receptions, and provide assistance to the general public.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential. 
Professional verbal and written communication skills required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently to organize, plan, and carry out activities to meet specific timelines and goals.
Computer literacy, Internet research skills, and experience with MS Office and Windows required.  In Design experience a plus.
Knowledge of Patron Manager/Sales Force database a plus.
Available on evenings and weekends for season and special events.

Position is full-time non-exempt and begins as soon as possible.
Salary range $13 - $16 per hour.
Medical, dental, and retirement benefits. Paid Parking.

To apply:

Please send a PDF with cover letter and resume to
LLawlor@GrandPerformances.org

Hints & Musings from a Programming Director: Playlist

The 2012 summer season just ended, and we already have our sights set on 2013! Every so often, our Programming Director, Leigh Ann will give us some hints and musings from her desk to share. Here's a snapshot of one of her playlists. Any idea what she's cooking up?