Development & Membership Coordinator

Development & Membership Coordinator

The Development and Membership Coordinator supports fundraising efforts for the Museum. Responsibilities include managing the database, prospect research, generating gift / membership acknowledgments, editing and formatting donor proposals, membership communications, and special event support. This position requires competency with fundraising software, a strong work ethic, flexibility, attention to detail, poise, and professionalism, with a demonstrated commitment to the Museum of the Dog. Confidentiality, tact, and discretion are necessary requisites. The Development & Membership Coordinator reports to the Executive Director and works collaboratively with other departments. This position requires excellent customer service (both internal and external), an openness to travel, and a willingness to serve as a key member of a small team to ensure success.

Primary Job Duties

• Accurately enter data, pull queries, and manage contacts through relationship management software built on a Salesforce platform. Help produce reports through collected data, charts, images, etc.
• Generate professional correspondence with partners, members and donors, including gift acknowledgments, donor engagement and membership newsletters.
• Manage complex or sensitive information in situations that require tact and discretion.
• Manage and export data for efficient fundraising / marketing / communications efforts to current constituents and prospects obtained through e-marketing campaigns. Includes management of new member acquisition efforts with the export of data into the database
• Maintain files, documents, and records
• Gather research on prospects, partners, etc. as needed
• Assist with various tasks for fundraising meetings and events, including the annual gala and smaller donor events
• Maintain a high standard of confidentiality and integrity - access to and responsibility for sensitive / confidential information, including financial information of donors and board members.
• Work independently on numerous projects simultaneously; occasional assignments involve coordination of work with that of others. May serve as a resource for other employees / staff.
• Represent the Museum of the Dog and cultivate prospective donors at dog shows across the country
• Other tasks as assigned

Required Skills, Specialized Knowledge and Competency Requirements

The salary for this position in New York City is $65,000 / year; however salary offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.