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Jobs At ABT
 
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 openings become available, so keep checking back.

 

Development Associate, Special Gifts and Endowment

Classification: 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.

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.