Development Associate [National Academy Museum and School, New York, NY]

General Description:

The National Academy Museum and School, on Museum Mile in New York City, seeks a Development Associate to manage one annual giving program, special events, financial and other reporting, fundraising database, and gift processing and acknowledgment. 3 years’ experience and entrepreneurial, team-focused, positive approach required.

• Assume responsibility for one of the Academy’s annual giving programs
• Manage department budgets; generate contributed revenue reports and additional reports as required
• Plan and manage all development department event logistics, including generating invitations and lists, collecting responses, and preparing bios on guests; coordinate with event vendors and interdepartmentally as required
• Maintain events and fundraising schedules
• Manage all incoming contributed revenue and gift acknowledgement
• Ensure proper gift allocation/reconciliation and track schedules of annual and multi-year gifts and pledges
• Maintain donor database; update donor records; run queries as requested
• Assist members of the development team with administrative tasks, as needed

• Bachelor’s degree required. Passion for and knowledge of art history a plus
• Minimum 3 years of demonstrated success working as a team member
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills, adroit in a public-facing role
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and superior fundraising database management skills
• Keen attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
• Strong sense of personal accountability and follow-through
• Passion for the Academy’s mission
• Ability to work independently and as part of a strategic team
• Positive attitude, sense of humor, strong work ethic, and high degree of professionalism