GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
As the Development Assistant for Individual Giving, you will provide administrative support for two Major Gifts Officers and their respective curatorial and conservation department fundraising assignments, as well as assigned Capital Building projects. You will support donor engagement by drafting written materials for prospects and donors. You will provide administrative support to Major Gifts Officers in their fundraising efforts.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Draft acknowledgment letters, payment reminders, and other correspondence for Major Gift donors and prospects
Schedule, prepare materials for, and assist with follow-up for curatorial and conservation department meetings and related donor engagement
Design and prepare invitations, proposals, and materials for both cultivation and solicitation.
Prepare timely expense reimbursements.
Assist with the research and creation of personalized proposals and materials for Major gift requests
Manage stewardship for Major Gift donors
Support departmental events as assigned, including guest list management, distribution of invitations, RSVP tracking, day-of support, and post-event follow up
Maintain and update Tessitura donor database records noting donor engagement and activity.
Organize travel arrangements for Major Gift Officers
Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
BA degree or equivalent experience
Previous development experience strongly preferred
Proven excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail required
Experience with Tessitura or other major development database system preferred
Must be highly motivated and able to function in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to work well with others, as well as independently
Must be able to work morning and evening events
Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) required. Knowledge of databases preferred
COMPENSATION RATE:
Pay Rate: $31.00 / Hourly
The advertised pay scale reflects the good faith minimum and maximum salary range for this role. The advertised pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage for any specific employee. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, education, special licensing or qualifications, and other factors.