Development Assistant at The Morgan Library & Museum
Job Title: Development Assistant
Job Status: Full-time
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $50,000
The Morgan Library & Museum invites applications for the position of Development Assistant. Reporting to the Director of Individual Giving, the Development Assistant is responsible for all administrative tasks as related to the areas of Individual and Planned Giving, including solicitations and acknowledgments for the Association of Fellows and Director’s Roundtable, the Annual Fund, the 1924 Society, and the processing of gifts given for all of the previously mentioned areas as well as Visiting and Collectors Committee dues and gifts for acquisition. The position will provide administrative support for the Director of Individual Giving; help execute the development efforts primarily as it relates to Individual and Planned Giving and assist with the management of the renewal process, donor tours and events, and email communications, including an e-newsletter, for the Director’s Roundtable and Association of Fellows membership groups. The Development Assistant will also maintain the Raiser’s Edge database as it relates to processing gifts; tracking prospects; managing preparation for events and donor meetings; and generating appeals and acknowledgements.
Qualifications:
- B.A. Degree; interest in the arts and humanities preferred
- Experience working in a museum, arts organization, or other nonprofit preferred.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with keen attention to details
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills; a self-directed team player
- Donor database experience; Raiser’s Edge experience preferred
- Confidentiality and diplomacy; strong interpersonal skills with an understanding of customer service
- Design skills including Adobe InDesign and/or Photoshop preferred
- Familiarity with e-mail layout and design preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, particularly Word and Excel
- Effective oral communication skills
- Highly-developed writing skills
- Evening and some weekend hours are necessary
Compensation:
$50,000–$50,000 annually. Excellent benefits.
To apply:
Interested applicants should e-mail cover letter, resume, and three references to Human Resources at: dev@themorgan.org.
Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the position using the e-mail address indicated above.
The Morgan Library & Museum receives many applications and inquiries for employment. Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to all of them. Due to the high volume of applicants, we can contact only those candidates whose skills and background best fit our needs.
Important to note:
Vaccination Requirement
To ensure the overall health and safety of the Morgan Library & Museum campus, all staff of the Morgan are required to be vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19, absent qualifying exemptions for medical, religious, or other reasons in accordance with applicable laws.
EEO Statement
The Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. The Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions or decision making (of covered persons or their dependents), disability, height, weight, marital status, familial status, domestic partnership status, caregiver status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking victim status, pre-employment arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by law.