Development Associate

Development Associate

Bethesda-based arts organization seeks a full-time Development Associate. We are looking for a system savvy, detail-oriented individual to join our fundraising team to help maintain and grow our base of supporters.

The Glen Echo Park Partnership for Arts and Culture is a nonprofit organization that manages the programs and facilities at Glen Echo Park, a vibrant arts and cultural center located in Montgomery County adjacent to Bethesda and the Town of Glen Echo. The Park is a community of artists, educators, dancers, and performers who share their knowledge and expertise with participants and audiences of all ages and skill levels. The Glen Echo Park Partnership is dedicated to encouraging public participation in all that the Park has to offer.

Reports to: Director of Development, and works closely with the CEO, and Board Fundraising Committee members

Location: Glen Echo Park - Arcade Building, 7300 MacArthur Blvd. Glen Echo, MD

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Management:

• Responsible for the management of all donor records and the CRM system for fundraising
• Manage donation processing, donor acknowledgements, and donor CRM maintenance, including maintaining accuracy of donor information
• Consolidate donation information from multiple databases to produce donor reports and mailing lists
• Reconcile donations with accounting staff on a quarterly basis
• Research and track information about our major donors
• Establish and manage information-tracking processes regarding acknowledgement, recognition, ongoing communications and continued cultivation of past and current donors

Member and Donor Cultivation:

• Manage and implement small to mid-size donors/members program, including promotion, solicitation, acknowledgement and renewal
• Network, solicit and follow up with current and prospective donors/members
• Write copy for fundraising appeals, campaigns and emails in coordination with the Director of Development
• Drafts grant proposals for smaller foundations/family foundations

Events:

• Working with volunteer/board committee, act as the key point person for planning and implementing the annual spring gala, including securing silent auction items, tracking ticket sales, managing event logistics and assisting with soliciting sponsors
• Organize donor cultivation and stewardship events for members and donors
• Solicit in-kind donations for donor and fundraising events
• Design and produce invitations for events and signage for fundraising campaigns
• Provide staff support at annual Park events, as requested

Grants:

• Draft and submit non-complex grant proposals

Board and Committees:

• Compile and distribute notes for board fundraising committee meetings
• Support logistics and attend evening in person board of directors meetings (4-5 per year)
• Perform other duties as assigned to support CEO and the Board Fundraising Committee

Performs other related duties as assigned

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 2 plus years experience in development, membership and/or event management
• Ability to work independently; excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proven experience working with a donor database or CRM software
• Proficient with Google Suite and Microsoft Office programs; design software such as InDesign or Canva
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Speak and understand English fluently to engage members and donors

Physical and Other Requirements:

• Must be able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and move objects in excess of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to walk or stand on your feet for long periods of time while working in a multi-facility environment with extensive park grounds and a variety of facilities both historic and renovated to assist with events. Many of the buildings have stairs.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from Glen Echo Park including during hours when public transportation is not operating.

FLSA Exempt: The position is a full-time permanent position. FLSA exempt.

Hours: Regular work hours are 9:30 am to 6:00 pm from Monday to Friday. Some additional evening and weekend hours are required for events and activities as well as meetings with volunteers. (Flex time is offered for extra hours worked.)

Remote Work: Option to work remotely one day per week after 3 months (unless events/activities require in person attendance).

Salary: $55,000 to $65,000 estimated annual salary range.

Benefits:

• Paid time off: 10 days vacation in the first year, 7 holidays, 4 floating holidays, sick and safe leave
• 401K available after 12 months (up to 5% of salary matched, no vesting)
• Partial employer funded health plan offered (after 3 months)
• Long term disability insurance (option to participate)

To apply: Please apply by March 17, 2025. With “Development Associate” in the subject line, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@glenechopark.org

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Glen Echo Park Partnership is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, family responsibility, pregnancy, genetic status or information, military or veteran status or on any status protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $65,000