Development & Donor Relations Coordinator

Arts Admin Jobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Disability Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid vacation, personal, and holiday

Job summary

Arden Theatre Company is seeking a Development Assistant to provide administrative support within the Development Department. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will help manage donor records, contributions, and communications while coordinating donor events and stewardship activities.

You will work closely with staff across departments to ensure excellent donor experiences, accurate data, and timely recognition. A commitment to the arts and exceptional service is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Nonprofit fundraising/administrative experience preferred.
• Experience with CRM databases; Spektrix is preferred.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donor and gift records in Spektrix CRM with accuracy.
• Process contributions, ticket purchases, and revenue transactions.
• Prepare donor acknowledgments, tax receipts, and recognition materials.
• Create reports for fundraising, campaigns, and donor engagement.
• Support donor communications and stewardship activities.
• Coordinate events and cultivation activities for donors.
• Provide responsive, donor-centered service and information.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Spektrix CRM

MS Office

Canva

Email marketing tools

Job description

Arden Theatre Company is seeking a Development Assistant to provide administrative support within the Development Department. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will help manage donor records, contributions, and communications while coordinating donor events and stewardship activities.

You will work closely with staff across departments to ensure excellent donor experiences, accurate data, and timely recognition. A commitment to the arts and exceptional service is essential.