The Framingham History Center is currently seeking to fill a part time Development Assistant’s position (20 hrs per week). Tasks generally center around on developing sustainability based on the Benevon model, utilizing the etapestry platform and working with an established Development Committee. Resumes should be submitted to jobs@framinghamhistory.org on or before February 20th. Read “more” for the complete job description…
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Development Assistant
Hours: 20 hrs/wk
SalaryRange: $20,000 – $25,000
Executive Summary: The Framingham History Center, an active community organization dedicated to preserving and sharing local heritage, is seeking a part-time Development Assistant to manage their Development Committee and fundraising database. Recent success with community-wide programming, ongoing preservation of its historic properties, and regional visibility has catapulted this organization to a new level of potential growth. A Development Assistant is needed to leverage these opportunities for long-term sustainability and growth.
The Development Assistant will work with a team of staff and volunteers to identify and cultivate donor prospects. Systematic coordination with the Development Committee and FHC ambassadors in order to capture data and record “next steps” in the Etapestry database will be the greatest challenge of this position. The Development Assistant will also be responsible for the management of membership data and member outreach.
Responsibilities:
Benevon Team Manager
Coordinate and implement the FHC’s individua fundraising plan and timeline.
Keep Development Committee and Ambassadors on task and on schedule
Review “next steps” with Development Committee members and Ambassadors monthly and record all activity on Etapestry database
Work with Executive Director to ensure follow up with potential prospects
Develop two donor appreciation events annually
Implement other cultivation strategies devised by Development Committee
Track gifts, pledges, pledge payments in Etapestry
Membership Management
Send quarterly membership renewal reminders, process responses and acknowledgements
Create membership brochure for new member solicitation
Oversee annual appeal mailing
Work with Program Manager to recognize donors in monthly e-newsletter and quarterly print newsletter
Personal qualifications for this position must include flexibility and the ability to be both persistent and supportive of Prospect Managers and other volunteers. Strong verbal and written communication is imperative as is experience with the Etapestry or other donor database. Three years of experience in a Development Office or comparable job experience is necessary. The applicant needs demonstrate success in managing team members.
This position offers the opportunity to work with seasoned Development professionals while learning a new fundraising approach. The Development Assistant will be a part of an exciting team whose aim is to double the FHC’s annual fund over the next two years and establish an educational endowment as well as a building endowment to further preserve over 10,000 museum quality artifacts and three of the town’s most historic buildings. There is potential for this job to evolve into a full-time position.
Send resume, cover letter and three references to be contacted by telephone to jobs@framinghamhistory.org by February 20, 2013.