Development Associate

Description:
Worcester Historical Museum (WHM) is seeking a part-time Development Associate to provide assistance in all areas of fundraising. Reporting to the Museum’s Director of Development, the Development Associate will work on a number of vital projects that support the Museum’s fundraising and cultivation efforts.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the Museum’s Membership, Annual Fund, and Staples Society programs. Prepare correspondence, briefings, personalized letters, reports, summaries, and other materials
  • Coordinate the Harvey Ball, WHM’s large annual fund raising event
  • Assist with Corporate Council and Capital Campaign efforts
  • Interact successfully with donors, prospective donors, staff, and community members

Additional tasks include research, development and preparation of solicitation materials, database work, mailings, preparation for and support during special events, cross-departmental marketing and outreach projects, and general tasks vital to the well-being of the Museum.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of previous development experience
  • Knowledge of fundraising information resources, i.e., Guidestar
  • Experience working in deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail
  • Strong written communication skills; ability to write clear, structure, articulate letters and reports
  • Proven experience developing new programs to broaden donor base and enhance institutional outreach;
  • Proven ability to work on a range of time-sensitive projects simultaneously with limited supervision
  • Excellent computer skills in areas including Internet usage, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
  • Flexibility to work some nights and weekends
  • Able to lift and move 30 pounds
How To Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates should email a letter of interest, resume, salary requirements and names of three references to: info@worcesterhistory.net.No phone calls please. Applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled.

Apply by:
December 07, 2015
Salary:
commensurate to experience