• Providing writing and editing for the department’s staff, including for local, state and federal agency and foundations; corporate grant proposals, reports and acknowledgements; concept papers, individual correspondence; marketing and publications collateral;

Raiser’s Edge fundraising database management, including entry and reporting of donations and processing of web-based donations; frequent report creation to support both short and long-range fundraising goals for staff and Board members;

• Record-keeping and data gathering, including city demographics and program results specific to ArtsConnection;

• Managing the administrative aspects of the annual appeal and annual report, including coordination of print materials and mailings; following up with acknowledgement letters;

Interfacing with events management consultants and Board of Directors on annual benefit, including list generation, digital and hardcopy invitations, journal preparation, and acknowledgement letters;

Handling administrative aspects of regular off-site cultivation events and Board of Directors and Board Committee meetings;

• Providing information to department staff for fundraising reports to Board of Directors;

• Coordinating the preparation and mailing/electronic submissions of foundation and corporate funding reports;

Assisting in ongoing research of corporate and foundation funding sources;

Coordinating projects with the Communications Manager, including digital newsletters and on-line and social media fundraising appeals;

Collaborating with ArtsConnection’s staff on the various new development/communications projects which are generated regularly.

Annual salary: $50,000

Hours: 9 am – 5 pm

• Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills (writing samples will be required);

• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Raiser’s Edge (required), Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;

• A positive demeanor, a “can-do” attitude, the ability to take and give feedback gracefully and engage in processes and interactions that result in the department’s and the overall organization’s success;

• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively and under pressure to meet deadlines and due dates quickly and accurately;

• Excellent personal and phone communication skills;

• Good problem solving skills; detail-oriented; knowledge of administrative, clerical procedures and practices; ability to adhere to accepted organizational style guide practices;

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.