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DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Organization
National Sawdust

Website
http://www.nationalsawdust.org (http://redirect.nyfa.org/?link=http://www.nationalsawdust.org)

Country
United States

Location
Brooklyn, NY

Sector
Development/Fundraising

Position Level
Entry Level

Education
None Specified

Position Type
Full Time Permanent

Application Deadline
08/20/2016

Description
National Sawdust (NS) is a new nonprofit music venue dedicated to providing outstanding facilities and programmatic support to a wide range
of composers and musicians fostering their artistic progress and nurturing their musical discoveries. Led by the pioneering young composer,
entrepreneur and educator Paola Prestini, NS also seeks to build a new audience for new music through vibrant programs that span genres.
Since opening the doors of its state-of-the-art performance hall on October 1, 2015, more than 25,000 audience members have experienced
more than 320 NS performances. Core NS programs include artist and group residencies; festival programming; free community programs; and
VisionIntoArt, NS' in-house multimedia production company, which incubates, produces/commissions, and disseminates cross-disciplinary
works both at NS and at other venues.
NS concerts regularly receive glowing reviews from top arts critics, and we were named in the Best of 2015 lists by both the Times and New
York. In February, the Times referred to NS as the citys most vibrant new-music hall, and we were a finalist for the Classical:NEXT Innovation
Award, which honors forward-thinking activities taking place around the world.
Job Summary
National Sawdust seeks a Development Associate to provide essential administrative and operational support to its Director of Development.
This newly created position will be critical to NS ability to build efficiency and maximize its fundraising potential as it begins its second season.
The Associate will assist with all Development activities including board development, individual giving, special events, and growing its
portfolio of foundation and government support. This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic, self-sufficient and highly motivated individual to
be a part of building a new New York City cultural institution.
Responsibilities
Master and maintain donor database

Maintain all electronic and paper files

Perform all gift processing, from data entry upon receipt to writing, proofing, and sending acknowledgments to both individual and
institutional donors
Manage direct mail and electronic general appeals
Assist with planning and execution of annual Spring Gala, Winter Benefit, and additional cultivation events
Assist in stewardship and cultivation of existing and prospective donors by fulfilling their donor benefits and attending events as necessary
Conduct individual and institutional prospect research
Maintain foundations and government proposal and reporting calendar
Ensure proper crediting of institutional supporters in written materials and online
Copy edit and prepare support materials for grant proposals and reports
Prepare support materials for quarterly board meetings
Help develop program evaluation tools needed to demonstrate impact to current and future supporters
Additional responsibilities as determined by Director of Development and/or Creative & Executive Director
Qualifications
Bachelor or Associates degree and/or 2 years of prior database and development experience
Superior attention to detail
Experience coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects within a deadline-driven environment
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Sense of humor, flexibility, comfort in a start-up environment, and willingness to learn required
Microsoft Office proficiency required
Graphic design experience a plus
Ability to work evenings and weekends when necessary
Experience with Salesforce or similar database system preferred
Demonstrated love for the performing arts preferred
Compensation is commensurate with experience; includes generous benefits package.

Application Instructions / Public Contact Information

Email resume and cover letter to erica@nationalsawdust.org.

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