MRA Recruiting Services
Development Associate - part-time
United States - Part Time
Development Associate (part-time)
up to 29 hours/week (with growth potential) - $21/hr.
up to 29 hours/week (with growth potential) - $21/hr.
Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights. It houses a 329-seat professional theater, as well as a full School of Performing Arts that includes drama, dance, and music instruction.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee all administrative functions of the CRM database/donor software.
- Maintain knowledge of the database functions of the ticketing system.
- Develop and manage a one-on-one relationship-building strategy for donor retention and maintain personal connections with our Friends of Metropolis donors.
- Manage all renewal solicitations to donors for both the Friends of Metropolis and Marquee Memberships.
- Process all gifts/donations in CRM received by the Development department, such as donations from donors, sponsors, and major gifts
- Generate letters of acknowledgement, member cards, and receipts for gifts received and distribute appropriate benefits to all donors.
- Manage the Lifetime Giving Donor Wall update annually.
- Work with the Director of Development to address donor issues promptly.
- Assist in planning, invitations; attend and execute all donor/sponsor receptions and/or other events as requested. i.e. Marquee Nights, Donor Appreciation, Subscriber Season Preview, select Chamber networking events, golf outings, post-Gala auction item events, etc.
- Assist both Directors with organization, planning, tracking, and execution of all fundraising events & tasks
- Serve on event committees, attend and work all events
- Attend bi-weekly Development Department meetings
- Demonstrate Metropolis’ values while collaborating with colleagues
- Assist the department with other fundraising projects as requested
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 1-2 years experience in a similar role
Bachelor’s Degree in related field
Strong organizational and time management skills, strong written communication and editing skills, ability to meet deadlines; ability to pay close attention to detail; proficient in Microsoft Office/Excel and Google docs, experience in CRM databases, and the ability to work nights and weekends when requested/needed; must have a car and a valid driver’s license and active auto insurance.
Note: This position will require some evening and weekend work. It also requires the physical ability to help the team move such items as tables, chairs, boxes of supplies for events, and other related materials.
Metropolis is an equal opportunity employer.
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