Development Assistant For Individual Giving

Description:

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