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Position Title: Development Assistant & Board Liaison

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

Position Reports To: Director of Development

Salary: Starting salary for this position is $40,000

Benefits Package: Health, Dental, Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401k, Paid-Time Off, Paid Holidays

 

Job Summary:

RPAA seeks a Development Assistant & Board Liaison to support the efforts of the Development Department as well as the communications and meetings of the Board of Directors, Associates Board, and relevant committees. This position reports to the Director of Development.

 

Job Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

 

Database Management and Gift Acknowledgement

• Record all gifts and pledges in the donor database and ensure that the database information is current and accurate.
• Acknowledge all donations and follow up on pledges in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the database supports high-quality relationships with donors.
• Organize event attendance and mailing data into spreadsheets to be uploaded to CRM.
• Run weekly, monthly, and annual reports as needed.

Annual Fund

• Support the Annual Fund program, including all aspects of donor mailings – appeal letters, season benefits, event invitations, and other special appeals as needed.
• Help create messaging that is appropriate, persuasive, and tailored to segmented audiences.
• Assist in managing special recognition opportunities for annual donors with the intent to retain or upgrade their giving.
• Provide concierge service for donors in regards to securing performance tickets, answering questions about their gifts and associated benefits, etc.

 

Special Events

• Support the Development Manager with special events (sponsors, vendors, volunteers, guests, etc.) to ensure that all event logistics are well-coordinated and implemented.
• Work with the Associates Board and the Development Manager to manage the silent auction (solicitation, procurement, package creation, promotion, and day-of organization and bidding).
• Create mailing and email lists for special events and coordinate save the dates, invitations, replies, etc.
• Help with the creation of event websites.

  

Board Engagement

• Coordinate with Executive Director on Board of Directors communications as needed.
• Coordinate with the Director of Development on Associates Board communications as needed.
• Schedule Board of Directors and Associates Board meetings, as well as Board and event committee meetings, as requested.
• Prepare meeting materials and provide set-up and logistical support for all meetings.
• Take meeting minutes for the Board of Directors meetings.
• Serve as the main point of contact for both Boards.
• Coordinate new Board member onboarding and orientations.

 

Other Duties

• Assist the Development Manager in the preparation and submission of grants and grant reports.
• Assist the Director of Development with measuring progress toward overall fundraising goals and developing Board reports.
• Work with the Director of Finance & Administration to reconcile development and financial records monthly.
• Assist Director of Finance & Administration with reports needed for annual audit and 990.
• Perform administrative duties as needed including meeting scheduling, filing, copying, sorting, mailing, etc.
• Occasional evening and weekend event support is required.

 

 

Job Qualifications:

 

• At least one year of experience working in a nonprofit setting in a similar role
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (experience in lieu of degree will be considered)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic with ability to prioritize, multi-task, and follow through with tasks
• Detail-oriented and comfortable handling financial information
• Enjoys building relationships and providing excellent customer service
• Willingness to be flexible in varied job assignments and to pitch in when/where needed
• Commitment to working collaboratively with a range of constituents, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, program partners, and participants
• Knowledge and experience with nonprofit CRMs (RPAA uses Neon One)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Google applications as well as basic HTML knowledge
• An appreciation for and belief in the mission of RPAA 

 

To Apply:

 

Please send a cover letter, resume, three references, and one writing sample to jobs@rpaalliance.com. Please list “Development Assistant & Board Liaison” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and the job will be kept open until filled. No phone calls, please. Richmond Performing Arts Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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