Donor Relations & Events Assistant

Theatre Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia seeks a Development Assistant to support the Development Department's fundraising, donor communications, data management, and events. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will help manage donor records in Spektrix, process contributions, generate reports, and coordinate communications with donors and patrons.

This role requires professionalism, discretion, and a strong customer-service mindset, with a willingness to work evenings and weekends for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit administration, fundraising, communications, or related fields.
• 1+ year of administrative, operational, or customer-facing support in a nonprofit or arts setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donor, prospect, and gift records in Spektrix; ensure accurate data entry and record management.
• Process charitable contributions, ticket purchases, and revenue transactions.
• Generate donor reports and lists to support fundraising and campaigns.
• Prepare donor acknowledgement letters and tax receipts with timely recognition.
• Coordinate donor communications and stewardship activities.
• Serve as a point of contact for donor inquiries with professional, donor-centered service.
• Support donor events and logistics from planning to follow-up.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Discretion

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spektrix

Microsoft Office

Canva

Email marketing platforms

Job description

Arden Theatre Company in Philadelphia seeks a Development Assistant to support the Development Department's fundraising, donor communications, data management, and events. Reporting to the Director of Development, you will help manage donor records in Spektrix, process contributions, generate reports, and coordinate communications with donors and patrons.

This role requires professionalism, discretion, and a strong customer-service mindset, with a willingness to work evenings and weekends for