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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art · 2 weeks ago

Specialist, Development Operations

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$47K/yr - $53K/yr

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a nationally recognized institution and a cornerstone of the Kansas City community. They are seeking a Specialist, Development Operations to support the museum’s fundraising success by ensuring the integrity and strategic use of donor and prospect data.

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Responsibilities

Maintain the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of donor and prospect data within the museum’s CRM (Tessitura)

Support timely and accurate gift processing, ensuring contributions are recorded, receipted, and acknowledged correctly

Create and maintain reports, queries, and mailing lists that support fundraising, stewardship, and leadership needs

Develop dashboards and visual reports that help teams understand trends and make informed decisions

Support prospect research efforts through donor profiles, event briefs, and use of wealth screening tools

Participate in system testing, audits, and process improvements to strengthen data quality and efficiency

Partner with stewardship and Development colleagues to support strong donor engagement and collaboration

Qualification

CRM (Tessitura)Data analysisData accuracyProspect researchCollaborationCommunicationAttention to detail

Required

Have a strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy

Enjoy analyzing information and turning data into insights

Are comfortable working with CRM systems, databases, or analytics tools (or are eager to learn)

Communicate clearly and work well with cross-functional teams

Take ownership of your work and follow through with care and professionalism

Value service, collaboration, and contributing to a shared mission

Preferred

Experience in fundraising operations, databases, analytics, or nonprofit environments is a plus—but not required

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Onsite wellness center and fitness classes

Paid parental or family leave

Generous paid time off and ten paid holidays

35-hour work week for most positions (Monday–Friday)

Free access to exhibitions and reciprocal admission to partner museums

Ongoing learning through our Learning Management System

Generous employer retirement contributions

Life and disability insurance

Opportunities to attend exclusive exhibition previews, lectures, and community events

Company

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art invites all people to explore the art in its care, and through its vast collections, the depths and complexities of human experiences.

Founded in 1933