Development Associate

MusicalFare Theatre Company; Town of Amherst (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit arts organization based in Amherst, NY, is seeking a Development and Patron Relations Associate. This part-time role involves supporting fundraising, maintaining donor records, and coordinating donor events. Ideal candidates should have 2+ years in administrative roles and strong communication skills. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule and reports to the Director of Business Operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in non-profit development is preferred.
• Capable of handling confidential information with discretion.
• Team-oriented self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for fundraising and donor engagement.
• Maintain accurate donor and foundation records.
• Coordinate donor cultivation and first-time patron outreach.
• Assist with research and proposal development.
• Act as front of house concierge at select performances.
• Support planning and execution of capital campaign initiatives.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Highly organized

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to multitask

Education

2+ years in administrative roles

Tools

Google Workspace

Database tools

Job description

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

MusicalFare Theatre, a not-for-profit professional musical theatre company based at Shea's 710 Theatre, is seeking a Development and Patron Relations Associate to support all fundraising, donor engagement, and administrative development efforts.

This part-time role offers a flexible hybrid schedule and reports to the Director of Business Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support for fundraising, direct mail appeals, donor events, and grant activities.
• Maintain accurate donor and foundation records and maintain confidential data.
• Coordinate donor cultivation, first-time patron outreach, and senior living group visits, including shuttle scheduling.
• Assist with research, proposal development, and impact reporting for individual, foundation, and government support.
• Act as front of house concierge at select performances and events.
• Support planning and execution of capital campaign initiatives and special events.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years in administrative roles, preferably in non-profit development.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and database tools.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented self-starter with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.

All Applications must be received by August 20th, 2025.

Learn more at www.musicalfare.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MusicalFare Theatre Company by 2x

Get notified about new Development Associate jobs in Amherst, NY.

Buffalo, NY $90,000.00-$120,000.00 1 day ago

Development & Communications Coordinator

Marketing & Business Development Coordinator

REMOTE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - EARN 6-7 FIGURES COMMISSION ONLY – PART/FULL TIME

Project Coordinator - Mechanical ICI Construction

Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada 3 weeks ago

Sanborn, NY $53,784.00-$53,784.00 23 hours ago

Williamsville, NY $24.00-$24.00 3 days ago

Niagara University, NY $17.00-$17.50 1 month ago

Youth Development Specialist for Building Brighter Futures

Research & Development Manager (Hardware)

Manager of Talent Development and Belonging

Depew, NY $60,000.00-$75,000.00 1 week ago

Project Coordinator - Customer Experience Canada

Orchard Park, NY $75,000.00-$80,000.00 1 month ago

Senior Counselor Assistant of Sweet Home Children's Clinic

Buffalo, NY $50,000.00-$70,000.00 2 weeks ago

Greater St-Catharines-Niagara Metropolitan Area 1 month ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.