Job description

Job title Fundraising Coordinator

Reports to Director of Engagement

Job summary

The Fundraising Coordinator will be responsible for working on donor relations to ensure the continued success of our fundraising strategies. They will work closely with the Director of Engagement to create processes to help cultivate new relationships with companies and individuals who support our mission and vision of providing a top quality arts based education.
This is a 12 month, full time district level position. This job is in anticipation of a July 1st Start.

Duties and responsibilities

● Assist in creation and implantation of fundraising strategies
● Maintain and manage our donor database and records. Input donor activity, create queries, export mailing lists, run reports, and rsvp tracking.
● Work closely with the CEO and Director of Engagement to ensure successful planning, execution, evaluation, and continued enhancement of all donor engagement.
● Contribute to the design and project management of fundraising events.
● Interact with recipients, donors, prospects, and other constituents in person, online, or by phone to learn about their experience with WAA.
● Create and Coordinate donor communications, track, and analyze results, and initiate appropriate follow-up actions in partnership with the Director of Engagement.
● Manage Donor and supporter recognition, including sending thank you packages, personal notes, and other forms of recognition in a timely manner.
● Provide excellent customer service by accommodating donors’ special needs and requests as appropriate.
● Work closely with the CEO, Director of Engagement, and the Board Fundraising Committee in developing engaging fundraising campaigns and assist with the process of communications, newsletters, annual reports, and other printed materials.

● Respond to referrals of major gifts and planned giving prospects from the Board Fundraising
Committee and other sources in a timely manner.

● Monthly and quarterly reporting of fundraising performance.
● Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications include:
● Believe in the mission and vision of Westinghouse Arts Academy
● A Bachelor’s in Communications, Business, or related field preferred but not required
● Strong interpersonal relationship-building and communication skills
● 1-3 years of fundraising experience preferred but not required
● Customer service skills to be applied when working with donors, volunteers, vendors, etc.
● Growth mindset, actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions
● Excellent time management, prioritizing, and organizational skills

● Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
● Experience with event management and planning is a plus
● Experiences using a donor database and data entry is a plus

Westinghouse Arts Academy is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and ethnically diverse individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wilmerding, PA 15148: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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