Kelly · 1 day ago
Development Associate
Corning, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25/hr - $27.50/hrKelly is a staffing company dedicated to providing limitless opportunities to enrich lives. They are seeking a Development Associate to support the Museum's mission through membership, donor engagement, and fundraising efforts, providing administrative and project support to the Development team.
OutsourcingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day administrative and project support for the Development team
Assist with proofreading, file organization, and maintaining accurate records
Support the execution of annual fundraising strategies and campaigns
Collaborate with Development staff to engage colleagues across departments in fund development initiatives, including sponsor recognition, campaign support, and membership training
Draft, revise, track, and manage donor acknowledgment letters, pledge agreements, and invoices
Assist with donor research and the preparation of donor profiles
Prepare donor meeting materials such as presentations, briefings, reports, and summaries
Support the updating of annual funding proposals and assist with new proposals as needed
Track grant applications, donor proposals, reports, and supporting documentation
Coordinate orders for catering and donor stewardship gifts
Assist with creating and preparing donor events and related materials
Prepare development-related mailing lists and coordinate mailings
In collaboration with the Director of Development, support member acquisition, upgrade, and retention strategies
Provide recommendations for new membership initiatives based on research, reporting, and observation
Process memberships, donations, and development campaigns in the Museum’s CRM database (Patron Manager, Salesforce)
Produce timely and thoughtful gift acknowledgment correspondence and administer the monthly membership renewal process
Review and update membership communication templates and development correspondence to ensure clarity, accuracy, and consistency with the Museum’s voice
Track and report donor and member activity using the CRM
Reconcile development revenue with the Finance team, ensuring accurate coding and reporting of all transactions
Support and reflect the Museum’s commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work
Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments to support institutional goals
Embrace emerging technologies, strategies, and best practices to help the Museum grow and remain current
Adhere to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate's degree in a business-related field or equivalent work experience required
Experience with CRM databases such as Salesforce preferred
Proficiency in Excel for creating and managing mailing lists and donation reports
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, including the creation of proposals and presentations
Experience with Microsoft Office and cloud-based tools (Office 365, OneDrive, Adobe Sign, MS Teams) and the ability to learn new software systems
Alignment with and respect for the values and mission of The Rockwell Museum
Professional, welcoming, and thoughtful communication style
Appreciation for cultural environments, with a genuine interest in the arts and museums
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with donors, trustees, staff, and community partners
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment
Proactive, collaborative, and service-oriented approach to work
Preferred
Experience with CRM databases such as Salesforce preferred
Benefits
Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability
Retirement savings plan
Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
Transit spending account
Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan
Company
Kelly
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Founded in 1946
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
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Leadership Team
Chris Layden
Chief Executive Officer
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Nicholas Zuhlke
Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer
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