Development Coordinator sought for dynamic non-profit art organization!

Art21 is a non-profit contemporary art organization dedicated to introducing
a large national, and increasingly international, audience to artists
working in the United States today. The current centerpiece of the Art21
project is the Emmy nominated primetime PBS series, "Art:21‹Art  in the
Twenty-First Century." Art21 also produces extensive free educational
resources and public programs; companion books published by Harry N. Abrams;
and makes numerous resources available via the world wide web
(www.pbs.org/art21).

Art21 currently seeks a full-time Development Coordinator to assist the
senior staff in fundraising for a growing organization. The Development
Coordinator reports to the Senior Development Officer and works closely with
the Executive Director and Board President.
 
Major Responsibilities Include:
 
·    Assist in all areas of fundraising for an annual budget of $1.5 ­ 2
Million
·    Assist with the creation of proposals to individuals, foundations,
corporations and government funders, including narrative proposals, budgets
and supplemental materials
·    Draft correspondence to donors and prospects, including thank you notes
·    Create and maintain presentation materials
·    Update and maintain all donor information in paper and electronic
files, and departmental database; create mailing lists and reports as
needed.
·    Maintain departmental calendars and assist with the preparation for and
follow up to meetings
·    Assist the Art21 team with general office management
·    Assist with events
·    Oversee interns
·    Process departmental invoices and other financial paperwork
 
Requirements: 
·    BA/ BS degree. Previous administration experience essential; background
in contemporary art, museums, public television, and/or fundraising a plus
·    Superior writing and organizational skills
·    Excellent communication skills
·    Ability to meet tight deadlines
·    Computer skills: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and
presentation programs. We are a mac-based office.
·    Art21 is a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and team-oriented environment.
Development coordinator works independently at times and in a highly
supervised role at others. Flexibility and a sense of humor is a must.
 
Please send resume with cover letter and writing sample to Beth Allen at
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