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Development Associate
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Wharton Arts
Full Time
Posted June 26, 2024
Wharton Arts is seeking a detail-oriented Development Associate to join our team. The Development Associate will play a crucial role in supporting our fundraising efforts through donor cultivation, database management, event support, financial reconciliation and reporting, and digital campaign management. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with three days in the office in Berkeley Heights, NJ, and two days remote.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Database Management:◦ Maintain and update donor records in the CRM software (currently eTapestry).
◦ Ensure accuracy and integrity of donor data.
◦ Generate donor reports and analyze giving trends.
2. Donor Research:
◦ Research and assist Director, Development in identifying potential and existing donors.
◦ Provide support for donor communications, including acknowledgements, impact reports, and other correspondence.
3. Event Support:
◦ Assist in planning and executing fundraising events, including logistics, coordination, and on-site support.
◦ Assist in coordination with vendors, volunteers, and staff to ensure successful events.
4. Financial Reconciliation:
◦ Assist in the reconciliation of financial records related to donations and fundraising activities.
◦ Work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting.
5. Reporting:
◦ Prepare regular reports on fundraising progress and donor engagement.
◦ Provide insights and recommendations based on data analysis.
6. Digital Campaign Management:
◦ Support the execution of digital fundraising campaigns.
◦ Manage multiple online giving platforms and 3rd party donation sites.
7. Technology Proficiency:
◦ Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) for various development tasks including mail merge and pivot tables.
◦ Create and edit documents, spreadsheets, and correspondence.
◦ Ability to quickly learn and use current CRM database, and assist in researching and implementing a new CRM database.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.• Proficiency in database management and CRM software.
• Ability to learn new technology
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience in event planning and execution.
• Basic knowledge of financial reconciliation and reporting.
• Familiarity with digital campaign management, online fundraising and basic software.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
How To Apply
Position: Development Associate
Reports To: Director, Development
Job Type: 40 hours per week; Salary with benefits
Pay: $40,000-$45,000 annually
Email: jobs@whartonarts.org