Primary Purpose:
The Development Associate works with the Director of Development and CEO to optimize the contributed and earned revenue and other philanthropic support of the MacKenzie Art Gallery, contributing to the sustainability and total development of the organization during a pivotal point in the MacKenzies history as we complete our facility feasibility study and look at the next steps of the organizations growth and transformation.
Nature of work:
Reporting to the Director of Development, and working with the CEO and other staff, the Development Associate researches, plans, and secures philanthropic gifts to increase the Gallerys donor base while strengthening current donor relationships through appropriate stewardship activities. The Development Associate will develop, steward, and fulfill corporate sponsorships. The Development Associate will build strategies for membership growth and will ensure fulfillment of membership benefits. The Development Associate will assist with data management and data integrity of the Gallerys contact management system. The Development Associate contributes to the development and execution of strategic fundraising and stewardship plans and events by assisting with the planning and coordination of activities with staff and volunteers. The Development Associate must be relationship-driven, resilient, and adaptable with knowledge in principles of fundraising and follow MacKenzie Art Gallery policies, guidelines, and practices, to ensure MacKenzies key messages and brand are consistently integrated in all fundraising efforts.
NOTE: For the complete job description, please refer to the Accountabilities section in the job posting at the link below:
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