Development Operations Associate

Minneapolis College of Art and Design•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

MCAD is seeking a Development Operations Associate. This position is responsible for supporting the Office of Development in reaching fundraising goals by overseeing and implementing project plans for cultivating, soliciting and stewarding the college’s various constituencies, and overseeing the daily management of the constituent database. The Development Operations Associate must be sensitive to college needs, employee and student goodwill, and overall brand equity of MCAD as an employer and educational institution. This is a full time, non-exempt position expected to work 35 hours a week. This position reports to the Director of Development and is paid $24.50-25.25 hourly.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Two (2) years of experience using Raiser’s Edge, or an equivalent database management software, required.
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality and privacy, and an adherence to high ethical standards, required.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written formats, required.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of development operations experience, strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to stay organized, prioritize and manage multiple tasks, and meet a variety of demands, preferred.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and professionalism, with strong attention to detail, preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and oversee project plans for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of the College’s various constituencies.
Administer system access, improvement projects, and training on the Raiser’s Edge database.
Maintain a comprehensive process for data management.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the database infrastructure and security.
Ensure the accurate acceptance, record-keeping and acknowledgement of gifts and pledges.
Generate accurate gift reports.
Oversee and manage donor lists for the yearly Donor Wall and Annual Report.
Create monthly reports, reconcile gifts, and provide audit documents to the Business Office.
Qualify major gift prospects by researching and analyzing individuals and corporate entities for giving potentials.
Prepare detailed and up-to-date research briefings on prospects and/or groups of prospects for stakeholders.
Assist with written communications.
Maintain MCAD’s donation website pages by keeping online information current and relevant and processing online gifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent MCAD’s vision, mission, and values.
Create and embrace a community of equal opportunities and inclusivity.

Benefits

MCAD’s community of staff and faculty enjoy a dynamic, creative, and inclusive work environment.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, and 403(b) retirement plans, commuter benefits, and employer paid basic life insurance policy, short term and long-term disability coverage.
MCAD promotes work-life balance with a 35 hour work week.
Employees also receive 14 paid holidays, an additional two personal holidays, accrued vacation time, accrued sick time, summer days, and volunteer time off.
In addition, after six months of service, full-time employees and their eligible dependents can receive tuition benefits at MCAD, as well as the potential to receive reduced tuition at more than 600 colleges nationwide.

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