SUMMARY
Provides part-time administrative, analytical, and event support under the direction of the Development Manager to maintain and increase contributed revenue for the Chandler Center for the Arts and the Chandler Cultural Foundation. Supports the Center’s annual fundraising events and donor engagement activities and keeps donor records, reports, and communications organized and accurate.
Applications close November 30, 2026. Send resume and cover letter to Sandra Bassett at [email protected].
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of annual fundraising events, donor engagement activities, stewardship initiatives, and other development programs. Assists with event logistics, communications, preparation of materials, and on-site support as needed. (Current events include but are not limited to: Friends Online Auction, Center Stage Kickoff, and Center Stage Fundraiser).
- Processes, tracks, and acknowledges gifts, pledges, and sponsorships; maintains accurate donor records in the database.
- Uses Excel to track revenue, budgets, and donor lists, and to analyze data and prepare reports.
- Uses PowerPoint and Word to prepare presentations, donor acknowledgments, letters, and other written materials.
- Communicates professionally with donors, sponsors, volunteers, vendors, and colleagues.
- Provides administrative and coordination support for philanthropy-related board committees and workgroups, including assisting with meeting scheduling, preparing agendas and materials, documenting meeting minutes, tracking follow-up items, and facilitating communication between staff and committee members under the direction of the Development Manager.
- Provides general administrative support to the Development office and performs other duties as assigned by the Development Manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of nonprofit development, including donor stewardship, gift processing, and special event fundraising.
- Ability to coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, maintain accurate records, and track action items.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with donors, board members, volunteers, and community partners.
- Ability to handle confidential information and support multiple projects with competing deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and ability to learn donor management systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organization and attention to detail; able to manage multiple deadlines and handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed for events.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor’s degree in Business, nonprofit management, or a related field; and two (2) years of recent experience in nonprofit development; and a valid Driver’s License; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with donor management software (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce Nonprofit).
- Experience supporting auctions, galas, or other special events.
With or without reasonable accommodation, work is performed in an office and at events in theater and other venue settings. Requires the ability to communicate effectively, operate a computer and standard office equipment, lift up to 20 pounds, and stand or walk for extended periods during events.