Development Associate

Oregon Symphony; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Oregon Symphony as a Development Associate and support our vital fundraising efforts. This full-time role involves managing gift processing, maintaining donor records, and providing essential administrative support, all while working in a collaborative team environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive team-oriented workplace

Opportunities for skills growth in nonprofit fundraising

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of fundraising and database systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process and track gifts and pledges.
• Maintain donor records and ensure data integrity.
• Support internal team logistics and administrative assistance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Tessitura

Job description

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Join the Oregon Symphony Team as a Development Associate!

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for accuracy, systems, and supporting meaningful work behind the scenes? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where organization and data integrity are key to success? If so, we invite you to consider an exciting opportunity at the Oregon Symphony!

Oregon Symphony seeks a dedicated and resourceful Development Associate to support the operational foundation of our fundraising efforts. This vital role manages gift processing, maintains donor records, and provides essential administrative support to the Development team, helping ensure the Symphony’s mission is powered by strong, effective fundraising systems.

To Apply: you must submit a cover letter and resume to [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and track gifts and pledges across all giving channels and ensure timely and accurate acknowledgements.
• Coordinate with Finance on deposits and manage ticket office donations with the Ticket Office Manager.
• Maintain donor records and ensure data integrity in Tessitura and other platforms.
• Generate standard reports and respond to routine and ad-hoc data requests.
• Support internal team logistics, provide administrative assistance, and help with departmental events.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or 1+ years of relevant experience, with a basic understanding of fundraising and database systems preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Tessitura, Greater Giving, Donate2, or Adobe Pro a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality, and work both independently and as part of a team.

To Apply: you must submit a cover letter and resume to [e-mail] with the job title in the subject line.

We Offer:

• A chance to be part of a mission-driven organization that brings music to life across our community.
• A supportive, team-oriented workplace where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities to grow your skills and gain insight into nonprofit fundraising operations.

Status and compensation:

This is a full-time, exempt position currently following a hybrid-remote work model with a minimum of 2-3 days/week in-office.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to bring your organizational talents to a dynamic fundraising team, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a cover letter and resume to [e-mail] the job title in the subject line.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Performing Arts

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