Temporary Individual and Leadership Giving Associate

San Francisco Opera Association; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

San Francisco Opera Association seeks a temporary administrative and project support person for the Individual and Leadership Giving areas. The role supports campaign administration, donor communications, travel arrangements and reporting for a six-month term.

Key duties include coordinating events, maintaining donor records, and serving as a liaison to senior offices. Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred with 2+ years in fundraising or development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum two years of related work experience in fundraising or development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; highly confidential and professional.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Individual and Leadership Giving teams to meet fundraising goals.
• Support campaigns, travel programs, acknowledgments and donor communications.
• Coordinate events, meetings, and donor cultivation activities as assigned.
• Maintain accurate donor records and reporting materials.

Skills

Fundraising basics

Customer service

Donor relations

Microsoft Office

Tessitura experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Tessitura

Microsoft Office

Job description

PURPOSE: To provide temporary (6-month contract) administrative and project support for the Individual and Leadership Giving areas in the development department as part of the Ring, Monkey King and Accelerator Fund fundraisingESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Provides professional administrative support for the Individual and Leadership Giving areas to ensure departmental short- and long-term goals in support of the strategic mission, vision and values of the Opera.Provides general administrative support to the Director of Individual and Leadership Giving.Works with the Individual and Leadership Giving team to administer campaigns, initiatives and projects as assigned, including Producers Circle, Adler Fellow Sponsorship and other annual giving projects.Provides administrative and clerical support to programmatic travel programs, including domestic travel and support of OGD for the San Francisco Opera Board of Directors.Serves as primary Development Staff liaison with the General Director’s and Board President’s offices in timely coordination of acknowledgment letters and occasional direct-mail campaigns.Coordinates the writing and, as needed, design layout of Individual- and Leadership-related materials, such as correspondences, proposals, project reports and sponsor spotlights.Assists in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of donor contacts, gift acknowledgments, donor recognition and ongoing patron communications.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:Works in partnership with all areas of development to facilitate events and donor cultivation opportunities.Works closely with all areas of development to support individual gifts fundraising.Manages department meetingsManages supplies and office tasksManages donor analysis projects as assigned.Maintains development records and files as appropriate as well as documenting and archiving action plans and team strategies.Perform other job-related special projects and duties as assigned.EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (preferred) or equivalent work experience.EXPERIENCE:Minimum two (2) years of related work experience.PREREQUISITE SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:Understanding of basic principles and practices of fundraising, customer service and prospect research.Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to interact and work collaboratively with staff, patrons, board members and other volunteers in a highly professional, confidential and tactful manner.Ability to set priorities, coordinate multiple projects with tight timelines and meet firm deadlines while maintaining accuracy and a meticulous attention to detail.Ability to communicate logically, consistently and persuasively, both orally and in writing.Ability to respond to complex requests and provide high-level patron services.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database navigationTessitura revenue management system preferred.Knowledge of current internet graphics and desktop publishing applications preferred.Knowledge of opera/performing arts preferred.Ability to take initiative and work independently.Basic knowledge of budgeting and expense management preferred.Ability to occasionally attend evening and weekend events in the Bay Area.Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner.