Full job description Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Development Associate to join our team. The Development Associate will play a crucial role in supporting our organization's fundraising efforts and ensuring the success of our development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a difference and wants to contribute to the growth and sustainability of our organization.
JOB TITLE: Development Associate Department: Development Reports to: Director of Development FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt/Hourly- 20 hours/week RESPONSIBILITIES: General Development Generate acknowledgment and correspondence letters in a timely manner - In-Kind, Campaign Gifts, Honorariums/Memorials
- Gala
- HMA Guild events
Maintain donor database and provide statistical reports on development activities Preserve hard copies and archives of donor acknowledgment letters, archiving them at the end of each fiscal year. Generate Raiser's Edge development reports for ArtViews and manage list review Oversee in-kind requests to community events Updated Raiser's Edge records with event attendees; manage solicitations of nonmembers. Undertake various special requests as assigned by the Development Director Assist in all fundraising efforts within the department Provide support as needed for exhibition openings, speaker events, and the annual Gala events, including sponsor slides and check-in duties. Maintain the guest list/ticket purchaser information for Exhibition Opening events and Voices of Our Time speaking events. Develop a biannual Exhibition Brochure (tri-fold) as a Development and Guest Services tool, working with marketing and curatorial for exhibition and event information. Maintain the Executive Director's private VIP mailing list – editing and preparing it for periodic mailings. Attend Foundation Board meetings to take minutes and assist the Development Director with Skating in the Park tasks, i.e. ordering and mailing thank you notes and passes to sponsors. Membership Work with Development Director and Membership Associate to analyze current practices and policies Responsible for Leadership-Level Memberships; ensure Members are thanked and receive benefits in a timely manner; meet with the Development Committee to assign thank-you notes Update Membership forms and letters as needed to reflect current exhibitions/events Ensure all membership materials are stocked and up-to-date in the Guest Services Lobby area. Order department materials and supplies, i.e. admission passes, various envelopes, renewal forms, renewal inserts Manage record updates in Raiser's Edge Produce Gift Membership materials Send Membership solicitation packets to non-members who attend events at HMA, or who visit with an admission pass Produce monthly Survey mailing to Expired members Annual Giving Plan, organize and strategize Annual Giving initiatives by Fiscal Year Generate appeal solicitations and materials for 3 mailings per year; manage the mailing process Oversee Annual Giving acknowledgement process and ensure donors are thanked in a timely manner Manage Annual Giving listing on printed materials Run Raiser's Edge Annual Giving comparison reports as requested by Executive Director REQUIREMENTS Training and Experience Bachelor's degree required in a professionally appropriate field 3-5 years of professional experience in a non-profit development position preferred Broad knowledge of fundraising, annual giving campaigns, and membership programs preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, working knowledge of Adobe Creative software is helpful
Database management experience – Raiser's Edge (or Blackbaud software) preferred Abilities and Skills Professional judgment appropriate for representing the Museum's interest to potential major supporters
Highly developed writing and communication skills Ability and temperament to communicate and work effectively with Museum constituencies and staff
Enthusiastic and positive attitude Attention to detail and accuracy Must be a disciplined, well-organized person capable of working on several projects simultaneously, and with judgment to schedule and complete concurrent short-term and
long-term priorities
Ability to work independently with little supervision Excellent interpersonal skills Please submit a cover letter and resume to Director of Development, Andrea Petroff,
The above responsibilities are generalizations to describe the principal work functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.53 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
Evenings as needed Monday to Friday Experience:
non-profit development: 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute:
Huntsville, AL 35801 (Required) Ability to Relocate:
Huntsville, AL 35801: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
