Munson · 5 hours ago
Assistant Director of Development and Donor R
Utica, Utica, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$62K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expMunson is seeking a motivated and dynamic Assistant Director of Development and Donor Relations to join our team and play a key role in cultivating meaningful relationships with our supporters while advancing the mission of our vibrant organization. The role involves managing membership programs, engaging with donors, and participating in fundraising activities.
ArtMuseums and Historical Sites
Responsibilities
Proactively identify, qualify, solicit and steward current and potential donors to Munson, tracking activity and adhering to departmental policies of moves management in CRM software
Document all meaningful interactions with donors and collaborate with the director and other staff members as appropriate to facilitate donor engagement
Develop and manage a comprehensive membership program that includes direct mail, social media marketing, and point of sale solicitation of prospective members; planning and implementing membership sales and incentive programs and providing a membership presence at major events (performances, openings, arts festival, etc.)
Track all income and expenses for membership
Directly respond to donor and prospect inquiries by phone, email, and mail
Generate database queries and reports on donors and membership, helping analyze trends
Work collaboratively across Munson divisions by sharing membership data as appropriate, helping to steward donors/members with specific program interests, and by cultivating engagement at all Institute events
Write and update renewal and acknowledgment letters for donors
Develop and participate in campaigns and sponsorship solicitation to raise revenue for Munson
Manage the volunteer program (except docents), coordinating with other departments as needed
Help to organize and attend Munson Development events to assist the Director of Development
Demonstrated ability to work calmly and methodically under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ensure timely completion of copy, invitations, print materials, and other deliverables while supporting team members in meeting production timelines
Maintain confidential donor and membership data, working with discretion and integrity
Actively participate in staff meetings and intra-divisional committees
Engage with community organizations to extend Munson’s reach and foster partnerships
Represent Munson at key community functions and act as an advocate for Munson in the community
Attend seminars, workshops, and fundraising events to raise awareness of Munson in the community and to increase skills
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
Excellent writing and proofreading skills
Superior customer service skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with CRM database
Preferred
2-4 years fundraising experience preferred in a cultural, educational or non-profit organization; business background; experience with membership organization
Company
Munson
Munson creates transformational arts experiences that cultivate curiosity and creativity, enlighten, educate, and inspire.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.03MKey Investors
New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA)
2025-12-19Grant· $0.03M
Leadership Team
Cassandra Miller
Promotional Partnerships and Public Relations
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