The Architectural Heritage Center is seeking a Development Assistant to assist the Executive Director in growing the development and fundraising efforts for the organization.
Who You Are:
A driven fundraising professional with a collaborative spirit who thrives in an environment with opportunities to take ownership of their work. The candidate possesses experience in crafting strategies around the "one to many" communication style associated with annual fundraising campaigns, as well as the individual finesse required for major donor fundraising.
Job Duties:
Lead gala planning and execution of the yearly fundraising event (in the spring) with direction from the Executive Director. This includes tracking budgets, coordinating with the venue, arranging auction items, and securing donations.
Manage the development and implementation of the annual appeal mailing.
Assist the Executive Director with the management of the Major Donor file, including tracking engagement, strategy, and stewardship for high-capacity donors.
Maintain the CRM database for Architectural Heritage Center members and donors.
Track and steward all grant pipeline activities, including pre- and post-award processes.
Maintain and report company information for third-party evaluators on an as-needed basis, including updating platforms such as Candid (formerly GuideStar) and Charity Navigator to ensure accurate, current information that supports the organization's highest standards of transparency and accountability.
Qualifications:
Strong foundational skills: Experience in fundraising.
Proficiency: Managing annual fund activities for a non-profit.
Self-starter: Data and deadline-driven, capable of working independently with solid organizational and time-management skills.
Communication skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, personable demeanor.
Presentation ability: Strong capacity to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
CRM database management: Experience and aptitude with donor records, segmentation, mailing lists, and basic reports.
Collaboration: Works well in a diverse and collaborative environment.
Familiarity: Knowledge of inclusive fundraising practices and curiosity about innovative approaches to engaging with the Architectural Heritage Center's unique community to meet organizational goals.
Performance Measures:
Efficient donation processing and acknowledgment.
Success in maintaining accuracy of database records.
Accuracy and completion of fundraising reports and dashboards, as well as cleanliness and reliability of the database.
Completion of tasks by established deadlines.
Effective communication and collaboration with staff peers.
Salary Range:
55-60k plus benefits, including a generous health, dental, and vision package, as well as seven paid holidays and 15 paid sick/vacation days.
To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Claire@visitahc.org. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.