Come join a dynamic and creative team at the Weisman Art Museum! Here’s a great opportunity to work in a beautiful space with ever-changing engaging exhibitions and programs. We’re looking for someone with a passion for the arts. The Development Associate is a critical member of the WAM Development team and reports to the Chief Development Officer at WAM. The person in this position will be a self-starter who is able to prioritize workload, and work collaboratively with WAM team members.

The Development Associate:

• Develops and/or implements processes to support donor relations, annual giving, and stewardship;
• Provides support in stewardship and recognition efforts for donors.
• Helps support and engage with Board members;
• Participates in the management and execution of activities to advance donor fundraising potential;
• Develops and manages WAM grant proposals and reporting, including statistical reporting done by program staff and gathered by the development associate;
• Develops communications plans to engage prospective donors and friends;
• Responsibilities may include participation in campaign planning and execution, assisting with volunteer management, campaign reporting, and donor stewardship.

40% Annual Giving Project Management

• Broaden and increase the level of contributed revenue through implementation of annual giving campaigns;
• Manage the museum’s annual development calendar of events, mailings, reports, and special campaigns;
• Manage tri-annual appeal mailings (copy, asset design, and query selection) in collaboration with the Foundation’s Annual Giving Dept and University Printing Services;
• Serve on Development-Marketing team with colleagues;
• Develop and implement communications strategies for prospective members and first-time donors;
• Serve on museum task forces and committees as assigned.

  35% Grants Management:

• Maintain the annual grants calendar of proposals and report requirements for governmental agencies, corporations, and private foundations;
• Manage the gathering of statistics from program staff for the purpose of grant reports;
• Work with program staff to develop, submit and manage grant proposals, including the submission process with Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) personnel;
• Insure that reporting for grants is done in a timely fashion;
• Stay informed of current and future program funding needs determined by artistic leadership;
• Become trained in proposal and reporting requirements set by the University’s Sponsored Projects Administration, working closely with the museum accountant.

25% Data Management and Gift Administration:

• Manage the regular gift processing, pledge reminders, and proper acknowledgements (in collaboration with the U of M Foundation’s Central Stewardship Services) and oversee maintenance of donor records in the DMS database; prepare reports as directed;
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality with secure database and sensitive research data;
• Serve as the primary list and report generator for senior staff analysis;
• Assist in management of museum recognition and fundraising events, including exhibition openings and small donor gatherings;
• Manage the “Acknowledgements 2.0” process in partnership with the Foundation (automated thank-you emails, mailings, and personal notes and calls);
• Primary liaison for donor event RSVPS and sending e-invitations.

Other This position requires occasional attendance at local evening and weekend events. TERMS: This is a 100% time, annually renewable academic professional appointment. How To Apply APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE. To be considered for this position, apply through the U of MN Human Resources website. You will have to complete an online application for the position and MUST attach the following:

• cover letter
• resume
• list of three professional references with their contact information

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Qualifications

Required:

• BA degree;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including customer service, conflict resolution, and facilitation;
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities;
• Strong organizational skills;
• Ability to collaborate with and coordinate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities;
• Demonstrated experience working with databases, websites, and related technologies.

 Preferred:

• 1-3 years of development, alumni relations, project or event management or transferrable experience.