Advancement & Donor Relations Assistant

Smithsonian; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithsonian Associates seeks an Advancement Assistant to support the Advancement team with donor relations, gift processing, and event logistics. This in-person role in Washington, DC, requires meticulous administrative support and collaboration with finance and development staff.

The position is permanent, full-time, and open to qualified applicants. The candidate will engage with donors, craft acknowledgements, and help prepare materials for stewardship and annual campaigns.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of donor database CRM systems and online fundraising marketing tools.
• Ability to craft timely and accurate written communications for donors and prospects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse colleagues and donors.
• Understanding of administrative and management principles to coordinate operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to the Advancement team.
• Process membership payments and donations in Tessitura and Salesforce.
• Prepare acknowledgements to members and donors in a timely manner.
• Assist with donor relations, events, and stewardship activities.
• Maintain donor files and compile data for stewardship reports.

Skills

Donor relations

Written communication

Teamwork

Administrative skills

CRM systems

Tools

Tessitura

Salesforce

Job description

Smithsonian Associates seeks an Advancement Assistant to support the Advancement team with donor relations, gift processing, and event logistics. This in-person role in Washington, DC, requires meticulous administrative support and collaboration with finance and development staff.

The position is permanent, full-time, and open to qualified applicants. The candidate will engage with donors, craft acknowledgements, and help prepare materials for stewardship and annual campaigns.