Development Assistant & Membership Coordinator

Stambaugh Auditorium; Youngstown (OH); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown, Ohio is seeking a Development Assistant & Membership Coordinator to support fundraising, donor cultivation, and membership programs. This full-time, on-site role requires evening and weekend availability to align with events and performances.

You will assist senior leaders with grant writing, reporting, donor relations, and CRM data management, while building relationships with current and prospective members.

Formación

• Proven experience in donor and member development, relationship building, and/or fundraising.
• Exceptional communication, networking, and relationship management skills.
• Outstanding customer service and professional presentation.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and basic CRM or database systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsabilidades

• Support development tasks including grant writing, reporting, donor development, fundraising, appeals, donor events, and sponsorships.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with donors and foundations.
• Represent the organization at events and in the community to promote donor opportunities.
• Maintain and grow membership programs; serve as primary contact for members.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute member programs, perks, and events; maintain CRM records.
• Provide administrative and operational support; assist marketing and proposals related to donors and members; coordinate donor/member events.

Conocimientos

Donor & member development

Relationship building

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

CRM / database systems

Project management

Evenings / weekends flexibility

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent nonprofit experience

Descripción del empleo

Development Assistant & Membership Coordinator

Full Time | On-Site | Includes Evenings, Weekends, and Occasional Holidays

Key Responsibilities:

• Development Assistant
  • Assist the Chief Business Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and other staff with development tasks including grant writing, reporting, donor development, fundraising, appeals, donor and fundraising events, securing sponsorships, and long-term giving.
  • Help to identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with donors and foundations.
  • Represent the organization in the community and at events, promoting donor opportunities.
• Membership Coordinator
  • Maintain and grow the membership programs of the organization.
  • Build relationships with current and propspective members.
  • Be the primary point of contact for members.
  • Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of member programs, perks, and events.
  • Maintain detailed records of donor / member interactions using established CRM and internal systems.
• Administrative & Operational Support
  
  • Maintain detailed records of donor / member interactions.
  • Assist with marketing efforts and proposals related to donors and members.
  • Plan and coordinate donor and member events.
  • Support other departments as needed to ensure consistent service and excellence.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience in donor and member development, relationship building, and / or fundraising.
• Exceptional communication, networking, and relationship management skills.
• Outstanding customer service and professional presentation.
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and basic CRM or database systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred Experience and Background

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• Experience in performing arts, nonprofit organizations, or membership / season ticket programs is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with philanthropy, grant writing, fundraising, donor development, and/or membership programs is a plus.

Work Environment

This is a full time, on-site position (up to 40 hours per week). The role involves weekend and evening work based on event schedules. The organization offers a dynamic environment where no two days are alike.