Assistant, Capital Campaign

Jul 3

School of American Ballet
New York, NY

Anticipated Start Date: 8/15/2024

Description

The Campaign Assistant is a new position in SAB’s Development Department, supporting efforts to raise $20 million in a 90th Anniversary Capital Campaign. Through your work, the Campaign Assistant will enable SAB to provide the very best training and support, facilities, and scholarship program for our talented students; broaden our impact and expand possibilities for the art form for years to come; and give the School financial stability and promise for the future.

The salary range is $45,000-$48,000 commensurate with experience. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. SAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an equitable and inclusive program and a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. SAB offers a hybrid work schedule and a superior benefits package including full health benefits (medical and dental), four weeks of vacation plus two paid holiday weeks for winter break, and retirement savings benefits. Complimentary tickets to New York City Ballet during their fall, winter, and spring seasons are also a benefit.

Responsibilities

The Campaign Assistant will report to the Director of Development and work closely with the Campaign Director and fellow members of the Development Department. Professional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Administrative Support

Efficiently and thoroughly manage campaign administrative needs including maintaining files and the donor database, creating and updating tracking systems, preparing progress reports, providing clerical assistance, and collaborating with coworkers.
Continually refine the table of gifts, prospect pipeline, and master prospect list.
Maintain a list of recognition opportunities and gift acceptance policies.
Schedule appointments, coordinate meeting logistics, and prepare meeting materials.
Process campaign invoices and track and reconcile expenses.
Work with outside vendors.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Donor Correspondence and Appreciation

Respond to donor questions in a timely and professional manner.
Participate in the development of campaign proposals, reports, templates, website updates, and general correspondence.
Draft weekly gift acknowledgments and ensure completion of recognition materials.
Assist in the development of personalized donor appreciation messages.
Manage all campaign mailings and mailing lists.

Event Planning and Management

Plan and oversee campaign events by coordinating all logistics including developing facility work orders, hiring and communicating with vendors, creating event timelines and staffing assignments, and overseeing event setup and breakdown.
Coordinate invitation design, pull and review mailing lists, and take RSVPs.

Gift Processing and Pledge Management

Process all campaign gifts in coordination with the Finance Department.
Record all pledge agreements and manage the pledge tracking and fulfillment process.

Prospect Research

Identify and research current and prospective donors, create donor profiles, and assist in the development of solicitation plans.
Prepare weekly call lists and provide support with donor cultivation activities and events.

Requirements

Attention to detail and administrative organizational abilities. Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and utilize proactive communication.
Interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with colleagues, donors, volunteers, and vendors.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and capacity to learn and utilize a fundraising database. Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar databases is a plus.
Interest in the performing arts, dance, and/or education preferred (prior knowledge of ballet or SAB not required).
Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours for donor events.

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

The salary range is $45,000-$48,000 commensurate with experience.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. SAB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an equitable and inclusive program and a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

SAB offers a hybrid work schedule and a superior benefits package including full health benefits (medical and dental), four weeks of vacation plus two paid holiday weeks for winter break, and retirement savings benefits. Complimentary tickets to New York City Ballet during their fall, winter, and spring seasons are also a benefit.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical & Dental (dental plan is company-sponsored)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Retirement Plan (403b) with company match after one year of service
Annual Paid Time Off (20 vacation days, 10 sick days, public and religious holidays, two-week winter break)
Commuter benefits FSA and DCFSA benefits
FSA and DCFSA Benefits
Over-time Eligible
Hybrid Work Schedule
New York City Ballet Tickets

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About the Organization

The School of American Ballet (SAB) at Lincoln Center, founded by George Balanchine and Lincoln Kirstein, is the preeminent ballet school in the country. Our mission is to train professional dancers for careers in classical ballet. We provide the resources for a diverse pool of students, ages 6-18, to train at the highest level – with 20-25 each year going on to dance for New York City Ballet and major ballet companies worldwide. SAB has a far-reaching impact on the art form and the School enriches the lives of the more than 1,000 students who train in our studios each year.

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