Development Assistant

The-Morgan-Library-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Morgan Library & Museum in New York seeks a Development Assistant to support donor stewardship, membership administration, and gift processing within the museum's Individual Giving programs.

Responsibilities include drafting solicitation letters, updating donor communications, managing donor records in the CRM, and assisting with donor events and fundraising reports while maintaining confidentiality and coordinating with Finance.

Qualifications

• BA degree; interest in arts and humanities preferred.
• 2+ years of development experience in museums or nonprofits.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Donor database experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Individual Giving in membership renewal activities for key groups.
• Draft and distribute solicitation and acknowledgment letters.
• Process membership dues and all types of Individual Giving donations.
• Update Individual Giving communications for donor outreach.
• Coordinate donor programs and events with the Director of Individual Giving.
• Provide on-site support for donor events and manage guest check-in.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Donor database experience

Email marketing (Mailchimp)

Microsoft Office

Education

B.A. Degree

Tools

CRM database

Mailchimp

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the position of Development Assistant. Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, this position plays an integral role in supporting the Museum's fundraising efforts through donor stewardship, membership administration, gift processing, communications, and event coordination. The Development Assistant is responsible for all administrative tasks related to the areas of Individual and Planned Giving, including the Association of Fellows and Director’s Roundtable, the Annual Fund, the 1924 Society, and Visiting and Collectors Committees. Working closely with colleagues across Development and Finance, the Development Assistant helps ensure a seamless donor experience while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of donor records.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Individual Giving in the membership renewal process for the Association of Fellows and Director’s Roundtable, the Visiting and Collectors Committees.
• Draft and distribute solicitation and acknowledgment letters.
• Process membership dues, and all types of Individual Giving donations.
• Update Individual Giving communications on a regular basis to ensure engaging, and accurate donor outreach.
• Coordinate communication and logistics for donor programs in partnership with the Director of Individual Giving, including the e-newsletter for the Director’s Roundtable and Association of Fellows membership groups.
• Support donor events, manage guest registration and check-in, and provide on-site administrative support to ensure successful event execution.
• Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM database as it relates to processing gifts; tracking prospects; managing preparation for events and donor meetings; and generating appeals and acknowledgments.
• Partner with the Finance department to ensure gifts are accurately recorded and reconciled across financial reports and internal records.
• Support the preparation of fundraising reports, donor briefings, and other materials for senior leadership.

Requirements

• B.A. Degree; interest in the arts and humanities preferred.
• 2+ years of development experience, preferably within a museum, arts organization, or other nonprofit institution.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, and keen attention to detail.
• Donor database experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Experience with email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, particularly Word and Excel.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of donor events.
• Ability to work for extended periods at a computer and to stand for extended periods during events.

Compensation: $53,000, commensurate with experience; excellent benefits.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants, we are only able to contact those candidates whose skills and background best fit our needs.

EEO Statement

The Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. The Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.