POSITION TITLE: Development and Donor Relations Associate – ASCPA and GASF

SUPERVISOR’S TITLE: Director of Individual Development FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Purpose:

The Development and Donor Relations Associate serves as a key development team member and an active participant in expanding the base of philanthropic support for Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts (ASCPA) and the Great American Songbook Foundation (GASF). This position is part of a Development Team serving both the GASF and Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts (ASCPA) and is responsible for developing and executing multiple fundraising campaigns and cultivation/stewardship events focused on individual donors for both organizations.

The successful candidate will help forge new relationships locally and nationwide to build and expand individual donor base for both organizations. The primary function of the Development and Donor Relations Associate is as an individual giving solicitor of broad based and mid-level giving.

All employees are required to embrace and consistently practice Allied Solutions Center’s Core Values of Inclusion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation and actively participate in IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility) training and initiatives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To be successful in this role, an individual must be able to perform in a satisfactory manner the functions listed below. The company will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Implement and lead individual giving campaigns as assigned by the Director of Individual Development. Duties include writing content, creative direction, developing communication plans, social media strategies, requesting web page creation/updates, creating registration processes, Asana requests, etc.

• Manage a portfolio of ASCPA broad based and mid-level donors ($500-$2,499) and prospects, focusing on cultivation, solicitation, retention, and stewardship. Write and serve as signatory for broad based acknowledgement letters prepared by the Administrative Team.
• Create and implement a structure for acquisition campaigns to bring new donors to ASCPA and the GASF. Duties include writing content, creative direction, developing communication plans, social media strategies, requesting web page creation/updates, creating registration processes, Asana requests, etc.
• Utilize Tessitura software to track and engage donors and prospects
• Actively use and manage the GiveSmart account or other software used by the department (text messages for stewardship, event reminders, event surveys, registration forms, gift renewals, solicitations, etc.)
• Maintain and monitor ASCPA Development webpages related to giving process, donor benefits, and stewardship
• Coordinate and execute donor retention, recognition, and stewardship events, working closely with the Director (includes invitation creation, registration processes, event logistics, etc.)
• Provide budgets and expenses to Administrative Team for tracking and reporting
• Collaborate with the Administrative Team who oversees broad-based and entry-level individual donor strategies for up-tiering existing donor relationships
• Demonstrate motivational and problem-solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics and dedication to the mission of the ASCPA and GASF
• Participate in annual budgeting cycle as a member of the development staff

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Listed below are the abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The company will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
• Ability to work independently and also collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in an organized manner and use time efficiently
• Ability to problem solve, analyze and make decisions
• Ability to multitask and monitor several projects on a daily basis
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines
• Highly proficient and agile with technology
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), and other software applications necessary to perform essential job functions and support other team members

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in fundraising, arts management, communications or business preferred
• Minimum of three years in a previous non-profit fundraising or for-profit business development position; seeking those with experience specifically in individual fundraising, broad-based giving, and event planning
• Previous experience using CRM and/or fundraising platform (i.e., Tessitura, Raiser’s Edge, Sales Force, etc.)

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, etc. and requires accountability for our core values of Inclusion, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation.

Travel

Occasional local travel to meet donors and prospects

Supervisory Responsibility

This position includes no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt position that includes working some nights and weekends as requested, including at concerts, events and outreach events for ASCPA and GASF. Standard office hours during the week are 8:30AM-5:00PM. Flexibility is required. Full Benefit Package available, including 10 days of paid Family Care Leave per fiscal year.

Other Duties

Please note 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. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Ability to bend, push, lift, carry, pull and move up to 25 pounds
• Ability to speak and listen carefully
• Frequently required to use hands, and reach with hands and arms
• Efficiently use computers and other office equipment

AAP/EEO Statement

The Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts and the Great American Songbook Foundation provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.