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/yrThe 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
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
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Denisse De Leon
Director, School and Community Programs and Partnerships
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