Posted on February 22, 2013

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Development Assistant

The 5th Avenue Theatre is looking for a qualified candidate to join our Development Office as a part-time Development Assistant focused on data entry.

Duties:

• Process and track donor contributions using our database, Tessitura.
• Issue acknowledgement letters for all contributions in a timely fashion, making sure that each donor receives all of the benefits associated with Annual Fund campaigns.
• Act as day-to-day liaison between the Development and Telefunding Departments in terms of processing donations and making sure callers receive credit for donations received via mail or online.
• Maintain and organize telefunding pledges and will considers, sending out pledge reminder letters to potential donors.
• Run automated pledge billing on the 1st and 15th of every month.
• Contact donors when billing issues arise and resolve these issues in a timely manner.
• Provide administrative assistance to Development Office staff (invitation stuffing, reprinting tax receipts for donors, etc.)
• Assist the Individual Giving Manager with the production and mailing of direct mail pieces.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

It is important that the person in this position is able to handle a significant level of responsibility, work independently while also being a team player working closely with other members of the Development team. Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Experience with Tessitura is preferred.

Time Commitment: 15-20 hours a week

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and wage requirements.