Posted on October 29, 2009

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Senior Development Associate

ArtsConnection, New York City's most comprehensive arts in education organization, seeks an experienced Senior Development Associate. Primary responsibility will be for the organization's Spring Benefit. The Senior Development Associate will also research new funding sources for general operating funds and project support, analyze and recommend approach strategies, develop new proposals and manage the stewardship and cultivation efforts needed to expand institutional giving.

Responsibilities:

• In-house coordinator for annual Spring Benefit - including participation in weekly phone calls, helping Board members develop their lists, responding to phone calls from Board members, coordination of invitation printing, and other duties as needed.
• Extensive research on corporate, foundation and Government funding sources
• Correspondence/communication with potential funders
• Record keeping and database management
• Support of other development efforts, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; minimum of three years in development, preferably in an arts and/or education setting
• Excellent research skills and understanding of the development process
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; experience working closely with Board members
• Able to handle multiple tasks
• Strong computer skills, with literacy in Word, database management and use of the Internet. Knowledge of Paradigm helpful but not required.
• Ability to work well with program staff
• Highly organized and detail oriented

Salary is $38,000. Excellent benefits.

To Apply: If interested, please respond with resume and cover letter with Development in subject line and outlining qualifications only to:

E-mail: jobquery@artsconnection.org

Find out more by visiting the organization's web site»

Job Type: Development/Fundraising
Organization Type: Nonprofit Organizations