Development Assistant
Title: Development Assistant
Hours: Full-time; occasional evenings required
Compensation: Salaried; commensurate with experience
Description: Reporting to the Director of Donor Engagement, the Development Assistant will provide general support to the museum’s development team. The position will provide the opportunity to gain valuable experience and learn many aspects about nonprofit development.
Duties:
- Provide accurate and timely processing of gifts and acknowledgment letters
- Update and maintain the organization’s donor database to ensure data integrity
- Assist the development staff with the planning and execution of fundraising events
- Assist with the preparation of routine fundraising communications, including print and digital appeals
- Assist with the preparation of grant proposals and reports
- Conduct preliminary research on prospective organizations and individuals as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1-2 years of experience in a nonprofit environment
- Experience with database applications (Raiser’s Edge preferred)
- Highly detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to write mission-oriented copy to a variety of audiences
- Proofreading skills
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
