The Development and Membership Associate is responsible for maintaining The Museum of Russian Art’s (TMORA) confidential membership/donor database and works with the Executive Director to plan and implement membership and development programs and campaigns.
Essential Membership Functions:
- Enter memberships received via mail, online, and from the admissions desk into the database
- Generate and send membership cards and welcome letter
- Generate and mail substantiation letters to donors
- Send monthly renewal letters/email messages for current and recently lapsed members
- Create membership brochures and collateral material, as needed
- Respond to membership inquiries by phone, email, and mail in a timely manner
- Update membership information on the Museum’s website, as needed
- Provide updated membership lists to the admissions desk
- Generate lists for the digital donor board display
Essential Development Functions:
- Enter donations received via mail, online, and from the admissions desk into the database
- Generate and mail substantiation letters to donors
- With the Executive Director, develop targeted fundraising efforts
- Update the Donation page on the Museum’s website, as needed
- Coordinate GiveMN and other mass electronic fundraising events
- Assist with grant applications
- Assist with donor cultivation and fundraising events
The above description provides the general nature of duties being performed, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The museum retains the right to change or assign other duties.
Qualifications:
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible database experience utilizing LGL software, or a similar constituent database, with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience regarding membership and development processes
- Excellent public speaking, writing, and editing skills
- Ability to maintain excellent working relationships with a diverse range of individuals, including staff, volunteers, community partners, and the public with an emphasis on tact, diplomacy, flexibility, professionalism, and discretion
- Proficiency with basic computer programs and current social media.
- Ability to assess and manage multiple competing priorities and work well under pressure, with excellent time management, as well as organizational and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to adhere to museum policies and support management decisions in a professional manner.
- Ability to take part in programs outside of normal office hours, including on evenings and weekends.
- Ability to work effectively in a changing environment, including changing work demands, procedures, technology, or priorities.
Diversity, Equity, Access, and Inclusion:
TMORA commits to creating environments that are equitable, just, and accessible without discrimination toward a person’s race, gender identity, class, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, age, ability, and national origin. Employees at TMORA are expected to contribute to the advancement of equitable, inclusive organizational practices.
Employment Status:
Full-time, exempt position, year-round
Regular Hours: Primarily Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Flexibility of schedule is required to accommodate events and after-hours work including weekend and evening hours.
Compensation: $40,000.00 - $43,000 plus benefits
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and resume by June 3, 2022 to info@tmora.org with the subject line “Development/Membership.” All inquiries and materials will be confidential. Applications will be acknowledged. |