Development Specialist

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

FULL-TIME, HOURLY

Compensation: $19.71 - $20.67 per hour

About The Museum

The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative and inclusive museum experiences that inspire kindness, joy, creativity and curiosity for all learners. We forge connections with artists, community partners and neighbors to work on behalf of children, youth and families. We have a vision to transform education. We believe people of all ages can benefit from different types of learning experiences.

Benefits

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, and Life Insurance. Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick and Holidays). Floating Holiday, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Short and Long Term Disability, Educational Assistance and Professional Development. Free Museum membership. Parking at a discounted price.

Position Summary

As part of a highly collaborative Advancement team, the Development Specialist will support the fundraising goals of Children's Museum of Pittsburgh (CMP) by managing research and processes to accelerate the growth of the Museum's individual giving program, providing administrative support across a variety of department activities and functions, and providing stellar customer service to supporters.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None
  
  

Essential Job Duties

Individual Giving

• Manage donor/prospect pipeline
• Actively identify potential new supporters for cultivation
• Monitor giving patterns and behaviors to suggest prospects for major and planned gifts
• Organize and run donor/prospect pipeline meetings to support frontline fundraisers and focus efforts
• Use DonorSearch to conduct prospect research and list screening
• Prepare prospect and donor documents including briefs, profiles and lists in collaboration with Data Management Specialist
  
  

Administrative Support

• Support the creation and delivery of annual fund appeals, seasonal donor newsletters, donor recognition and annual report by managing vendors
• Produce and deliver donor acknowledgement, stewardship and cultivation communications
• Maintain department supplies and inventory including print collateral
• Ensure completeness of database records and electronic files related to donor data
• Manage department calendar
  
  

Customer Service

• Answer general department emails or forward them to team members as appropriate
• Answer phone calls
• Greet donors and guests at events and gatherings
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Follow all processes and procedures established by the department
• Maintain all donor data in accordance with the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Donor Bill of Rights and Children's Museum of Pittsburgh's policies and procedures and adhere to AFP Code of Ethics
• Demonstrate leadership in working with other colleagues to cultivate creativity and problem-solving, achieve quality and efficiency and promote teamwork in support of CMP goals
• In collaboration with the Senior Director of Development and fellow team members, establish annual and long-term goals and metrics to meet revenue goals
• Participate in advancement-related functions such as copy writing, editing, marketing, design/preparation of print materials, event logistics and post-event follow up based on individual skills and office needs
• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time based on business needs and in support of the mission of Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time based on business needs and in support of the mission of Children's Museum of Pittsburgh.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
  
  

Experience

• 1-2 years of experience in a non-profit with preference given to experience in a fundraising-related role.
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrated skills in database environments and Microsoft Office suite including Excel. Self-directed learner, motivated team player, curious, creative and persistent.
  
  

Physical Requirements & Equipment Usage

• This position is primarily sedentary in nature. No excessive physical effort required, however, the position may require lifting or moving items with assistance such as for mailings or events. It will be necessary to move about Museum in normal course of administrative and professional activities.
  
  

The physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment, Hours Of Work, And Travel Requirements

• Majority in-office work during business hours, with occasional remote flexibility, based on operational needs. Occasional weekend and evening hours required for Duties will be performed in a museum environment, which includes interaction with the public and exposure to children and families.
  
  

Clearances

• FBI fingerprint, PA Child Abuse History Certificate (Act 33) and PA State Criminal Record Check (Act 34) are required.
  
  

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or trait protected by local, state, or federal law.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete our online application found

at: https://pittsburghkids.org/about/careers-opportunities/careers/  

Thank you for your interest.

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