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Are you interested in working for a vital and thriving arts organization?
American Ballet Theatre often has exciting job openings for experienced
arts professionals, as well as entry level positions for enthusiastic
first-time employees. Please look below for the exciting employment
opportunities available at ABT. Remember, this page is updated as
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Development Associate, Special Gifts and
Endowment
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Development Associate, Special Gifts and Endowment |
| Department: |
Development |
| Last Revision Date: |
April 23, 2008 |
| FLSA Status: |
Exempt |
General Description:
This position provides general support for ABT’s Endowment
Campaign, Special Gifts Campaign, Chairman’s Council Program
and Planned Giving Society. These programs provide major funding
support for one of the world’s most prestigious performing
arts institutions.
| Specific Responsibilities: |
- Conduct research and produce proposals and briefing notes
for Endowment Campaign and Special Gift briefing and solicitation
meetings
- Under supervision of Director of Special Gifts and Endowment,
create and adhere to a formal solicitation and briefing
schedule. Schedule all meetings, including working with
donors and their staff, venues, etc.
- Conduct prospect research, coordinate prospect meetings,
and create proposals for potential supporters of the Endowment
Campaign, Chairman’s Council and Special Gifts campaign.
- Participate in briefing and solicitation meetings with
Director of Endowment and Special Gifts and as needed and
appropriate.
- Prepare solicitation and renewal materials for all Endowment,
Chairman’s Council and Special Gifts donors.
- Generate acknowledgement and payment documentation letters
for all Endowment, Chairman’s Council and Special
Gifts donors.
- Produce Endowment income tracking records.
- Coordinate 3-5 Board committee meetings per year for the
Endowment Campaign.
- Provide general administrative support for ABT’s
Planned Giving program.
- In conjunction with the Director of Special Gifts and
Endowment, create and execute 3-5 Planned Giving events
each year.
- Organize and maintain accurate donor records on Raiser’s
Edge database.
- Assistance with other fundraising tasks as necessary.
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Position Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree is required and 1-2 years of fundraising
experience preferred. Must be extremely organized, attentive to
detail, and able to work on multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
Must have excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and a strong
ability to interact one-on-one with a diverse and broad range of
individuals. Strong initiative and ability to assume significant
project management responsibility. Excellent computer skills required
and proficiency in Raiser’s Edge highly desirable. Must be
willing to work some evening and weekend hours and some travel may
be required.
Primary Reporting Responsibility: Director of
Special Gifts and Endowment
Please submit cover letter and resume to abrown@abt.org.
No calls please.
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Kevin
McKenzie: Artistic Director