Advancement Associate

Cleveland, TN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Cleveland Institute of Art one of the nations leading independent colleges of art and design is seeking an Advancement Associate. This position is responsible for handling many of the day-to-day functions involved in managing the departments various lines of contributed income digital engagement public messaging as well as supporting a comprehensive stewardship program. This position supports CIAs mission by securing funding enhancing visibility and strengthening relationships with donors elected officials and the broader community and offers the employee an opportunity to obtain broad exposure to many facets of fundraising and development.

Primary responsibilities include:

Provides overall administrative support to the Institutional Advancement team including: entering data into constituency information database on a timely basis for prospect tracking purposes including moves management system; researching prospects; organizing and monitoring cultivation and solicitation assignments and follow-up; scheduling meetings preparing talking points assembling presentations and participating in meeting preparations.

Initiates and generates gift tracking reports and donor analysis as requested. Provides constituent information in the form of lists mailing labels etc.

Assists with the planning and execution for the implementation of programs and events directed at all constituent groups. Maintaining master campaign calendar to maximize cultivation events.

Serve as a back-up for entering gifts drafting of acknowledgement letters and ensuring timely and accurate delivery.

Requires knowledge of fund-raising techniques including personal solicitation mail and phone solicitations. Requires database usage skills. Requires knowledge of event management. Knowledge of Raisers Edge preferred but not required.

Requires excellent interpersonal organizational written and oral communication skills. Requires the ability to think creatively and attend to the various details involved in fundraising events and volunteer management. Requires the ability to juggle numerous projects at the same time. Skill in web content management systems desirable.

This position requires strong attention to detail effective multitasking organization and project management skills an ability to work in a team atmosphere and manage a flexible schedule.

Due to the nature of this work this position requires the ability to work flexible hours when necessary.

The above knowledge and skills are normally acquired through an undergraduate degree and a minimum of two years of experience in a development office in an educational institution or other nonprofit organization.

CIA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply even if they do not meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you are passionate about leveraging digital marketing to enhance engagement and connect with audiences in meaningful ways we invite you to apply and be part of an institution that values creativity innovation and storytelling.

Compensation

This is a full-time non-exempt is commensurate with experience and offers a benefit package including; paid time off accrual 13 paid holidays as well as additional time off while the college is closed during winter break. CIA offers health and dental insurance life and disability insurance 403B retirement contribution tuition remission free campus parking and inter-museum council discounts.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled.

CIA is committed to increasing diversity in our community andactively recruits individuals from all backgrounds. Additionally CIA complies with allapplicable federal state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programsand activities admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individualsregardless of race color sex religion age disability sexual orientation protected veteran statusgender identity or national origin.

ABOUT CIA

CIA is also a great place to work and manifesting a positive culture and sense of belonging is a big part of who we are. We work hard and are proud of our employees collective contribution to our mission -- but we also play hard and like to have fun. We challenge and support one another integrate our institutional values in our work in a meaningful way celebrate our successes embrace learning and continuous improvement in all that we do and are driven by our students success and the creative environment that inspires us every day.

CIA is one of the nations leading accredited independent colleges of art and design. Since 1882 the college has been an educational and cultural cornerstone in Cleveland Ohio producing graduates competitive as studio artists designers photographers contemporary craftspeople and approximately 600 students CIA offers a personal educational experience with the benefits of a larger institution. CIA students can choose from 13 majors in fine and applied art each leading to a Bachelor of Fine Arts. Students live and work in Clevelands University Circle one of the countrys most unique cultural centers recently named byUSA Todayas one of the Top 10 Best Arts Districts in the country.

The mission of CIA is to cultivate creative leaders who inspire people strengthen communities and contribute to a thriving and sustainable economy through an innovative education in art and more information visit

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Cleveland Institute of Art one of the nations leading independent colleges of art and design is seeking an Advancement Associate. This position is responsible for handling many of the day-to-day functions involved in managing the departments various lines of contributed income digital engagement pub...

Cleveland Institute of Art one of the nations leading independent colleges of art and design is seeking an Advancement Associate. This position is responsible for handling many of the day-to-day functions involved in managing the departments various lines of contributed income digital engagement public messaging as well as supporting a comprehensive stewardship program. This position supports CIAs mission by securing funding enhancing visibility and strengthening relationships with donors elected officials and the broader community and offers the employee an opportunity to obtain broad exposure to many facets of fundraising and development.

Primary responsibilities include:

Provides overall administrative support to the Institutional Advancement team including: entering data into constituency information database on a timely basis for prospect tracking purposes including moves management system; researching prospects; organizing and monitoring cultivation and solicitation assignments and follow-up; scheduling meetings preparing talking points assembling presentations and participating in meeting preparations.

Initiates and generates gift tracking reports and donor analysis as requested. Provides constituent information in the form of lists mailing labels etc.