Development Associate

The Development Associate is a full-time entry level position that will report directly to the Individual Giving and Special Events Manager and work closely with the others on the External Relations team to develop and execute plans to maximize contributed revenue. The Associate will also maintain a highly accurate and effective database of supporters, alumni, and friends of the O’Neill. Duties involve development-related administration of membership programs, assisting with overall cultivation and stewardship of supporters, and maintaining and updating database policy.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the creation, implementation, and management of development plans for individual membership campaigns.  Contribute to the development and implementation of new engagement opportunities for current and prospective individual members. 
• Assist in the development and execution of the O’Neill’s annual fund campaign (~ 4 major appeals per year).
• Create and develop relationships in the community and provide a public presence to the O’Neill’s development efforts.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Patron Manager database and act as the Development Office liaison with Salesforce/Patron Manager.
• Be primary internal point of contact for the O’Neill’s database, with responsibility for its accuracy, cleanliness, and continuity of the data.  Continue to develop data policy and procedures, and ensure that those are followed by all on the team.  
• Provide research on individual prospects and donors as needed. 
• Process individual donations, ensuring timely and accurate acknowledgement of all gifts and associated incentives where applicable. 
• Maintain donation reports from Patron Manager and reconcile with those from the Business Office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Attributes:

• 1-2 years’ experience in or adjacent to a development operation desired.  
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with a broad spectrum of O’Neill patrons at various giving levels
• Experience with CRM or database systems strongly desired, with a preference for experience with Salesforce/PatronManager
• A fanatic attention detail
• Superior writing and organizational skills
• Sense of humor
• Ability to work independently, with minimal oversight or supervision
• Ability to meaningfully collaborate and generate ideas
• Comfortable taking initiative and stepping into a leadership role where appropriate
• Positive, friendly, and approachable

Compensation

Salary range $36,000-$38,000  (negotiable, commensurate with experience) and the position includes standard company health benefits.

The O’Neill is committed to diversifying the future of the American theater through the stories we tell and the people we hire. We highly encourage applications from talented artists, technicians, and administrators from all underrepresented groups to apply.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, a work resume, and contact information for at least two references. Applicants should name all attached files with this format: "Last Name, First Name - Document.”