Development Associate, Capital Campaign

Children’s Museum of Manhattan•New York, NY

1d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

CMOM is hiring a Campaign Associate to provide comprehensive support to the CAO and the Museum’s capital campaign. This position requires anticipating needs, excellent time management, critical thinking, and providing solutions to problems with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. This role will include frequent communication and interaction with donors, senior-level corporate personnel, and the Board of Directors to assist with the Museum’s objectives.

Requirements

Prior non-profit or related administrative experience (1 year+).
Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail and accuracy, including expert-level proofreading and editing.
Ability to uphold fundraising ethics and respect confidentiality of donor information.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a highly motivated team within a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated computer skills, particularly with relational/CRM databases and all programs within Microsoft Office—knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Customer service experience is a plus.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for event coverage.
Ability to uphold CMOM’s mission and goals.
Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee the CAO’s calendar.
Schedule all campaign-related meetings.
Coordinate materials for all campaign-related meetings, including presentations for Board and Committee meetings.
Liaise with other departments/offices and individuals, as necessary.
Ensure complete and accurate donor/ prospect records in CMOM database (Raiser’s Edge), including gifts, fundraising actions, meeting notes, contact information, and revenue reporting.
Manage campaign gift agreements, payment reminders, reports, and other deliverables.
Reconcile campaign financials (gifts, pledges, payments) with Finance and Development Operations.
Manage the departmental budget and ensure timely payment of all invoices.
Prepare timely personalized acknowledgments and other correspondence on behalf of Campaign team, Board leadership, and CMOM leadership as directed.
Prepare project updates/ grant reports as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.