National Museum Of Women In The Arts-posted about 1 year ago
$58,000 - $60,000/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Hybrid • Washington, DC
Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions

The Development Associate at the National Museum of Women in the Arts is responsible for managing day-to-day operations related to the museum's planned giving program and supporting solicitation and stewardship activities for the Board of Trustees and the Advisory Board. This full-time, temporary position is designed to assist the Director of Development and Development Consultants with various tasks including prospect research, donor communications, and maintaining donor records.

  • Support the Director of Development and Planned Giving Consultant in implementing strategy for planned giving prospect cultivation and donor visits.
  • Coordinate prospect identification, outreach, follow-up materials, and record all activity in Tessitura.
  • Pull call and prospect lists from Tessitura for outreach from Planned Giving Consultant.
  • Coordinate planned giving mailings, special stewardship mailings, and donor recognition lists.
  • Field and follow up on leads and inquiries related to Planned Giving.
  • Administer and acknowledge planned gifts and bequests, ensuring accurate updating of plans and donor records in CRM.
  • Process and track Planned Giving expenses, ensuring supporting materials are properly coded and saved.
  • Merge and mail annual giving letters to the Board of Trustees, track responses, and prepare gift acknowledgments.
  • Assist with donor thank you calls as needed.
  • Gather materials for Board Report and ad hoc data hygiene projects.
  • Conduct prospect research as needed.
  • Support department for events, mailings, and special campaigns.
  • Undergraduate degree with at least three years of related development experience.
  • Experience using CRMs, with Tessitura being a plus.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
  • Basic experience with Photoshop, Adobe, or other graphics software.
  • Previous experience in a fundraising office preferred, though transferrable skills are appreciated.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including willingness to speak with donors.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks accordingly.
  • Ability to work independently and with a team.
  • Willingness to learn and ask questions.
  • Flexible, 'can-do' demeanor essential.
  • Experience in a fundraising office preferred.
  • Familiarity with Tessitura CRM.
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Possibility of extension or conversion to permanent position
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