Thursday, July 24, 2008

Development Coordinator, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre - Pittsburgh, PA

Posted: 7/24/08

Position Objective

This position is responsible for the planning and implementation of numerous donor cultivation and fundraising events and provides on-going support to the Development Team with a focus on gift processing and reconciliation, individual donor acknowledgement and benefit fulfillment.

Accountability

The Development Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Corporate & Individual Development.

Position Responsibilities

Plan and implement numerous donor cultivation and fundraising/friendraising events throughout the year.
Daily gift processing of all individual, corporate, foundation and government contributions.
Maintain and manage the financial reconciliation of all contributions.
Create and send individual donor acknowledgement letters.
Fulfill individual donor benefits, as requested.
Support Development Officers in coordination of donor visits, creating solicitation materials, sending follow-up communication and other duties, as requested.
Serve as support to various department committees (i.e. Individual Giving Committee, Board Development Committee, etc.).
Supervise the weekly department volunteer(s)
Attend PBT Company and School performances throughout the season.
Represent the Development team at all PBT and PBT School donor cultivation and fundraising/friendraising events throughout the season, as needed.
Work in concert with Development Department staff, Marketing Department staff, PBT School staff, CFO/Accounting Department, Artistic Director and Executive Director, and fulfill any other duties manager deems necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, former work experience in the performing arts helpful. One to three years job-related experience in development field. Prior experience with budgeting and special event planning helpful. Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to work with established methods as well as originate new procedures. Ability to work well individually, as well as in a team environment. Self-starter and self-motivator. Must be detail-oriented, organized and able to provide exceptional customer service to a variety people. Ability to manage multiple priorities. Proficient in Microsoft Office and the internet.

Other Requirements

Weekend and evening work sometimes required
Work usually performed in an office setting, but must also be able to drive and travel around the region to organize events, conduct work and meet with donors/prospects

Other Working Relationships

Executive Director
Artistic Director
Director of Corporate & Individual Development
Development Department Staff
Marketing Department Staff
PBT School Staff
Donors
Subscribers
Volunteers

TO APPLY: Submit cover letter and resume to:

Jodi K. Ahnmark
Director of Corporate & Individual Development
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
2900 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Fax: 412-281-2202

e-mail: jahnmark@pittsburghballet.org

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