Donor Engagement Coordinator (Advancement) Career Opportunity
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Job Location:
Chautauqua - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Manage and provide administrative and event support for associate fundraisers including Chautauqua Fund Volunteers Community Groups and staff.
- Manage and provide administrative and event support to the Chautauqua Fund and NOW Generation Volunteers.
- Provide support for year-round recognition and sponsorship events.
- In partnership with the Foundation oversees tribute and memorial giving programs including trees bricks benches and other named recognition opportunities.
- Oversee employee giving program.
- Assists with donor acknowledgements especially during busy periods.
- Performs administrative tasks for the Advancement office including general office management & set up of offices for remote employees during the season.
- Serves as the key administrator for the email inbox and manages office mail.
- Provides customer service to patrons and helps report and resolve any issues or concerns raised by them.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma required bachelors degree preferred.
- Prior experience with web-based databases (Raisers Edge or Salesforce) is a plus.
- Prior volunteer management experience is a plus.
- Prior fundraising experience is a plus.
- Experience working with Microsoft products.
- Team player
- Flexibility with work including scheduling during Chautauquas Summer Assembly season (June-August).
About Your Department
In 2023 the Advancement team successfully raised more than $36 million in annual and major gifts and pledges to support the institutions programs strategic initiatives and capital projects. Chautauqua Foundation confirmed planned gift commitments totaling more than $20 million and the endowment now stands at more than $133 million with 850 individual funds. The Institutions largest campaign to date Boundless A Campaign for Chautauqua launched publicly on January 5 2024 with a goal of raising $150 million.
The Advancement Department works in close alignment with Marketing & Communications IT and Project 360 an interdepartmental team responsible for the development and implementation of a standardized robust versatile technology ecosystem and data governance program creating a 360-degree view of each patron and supporting the 150 Forward Strategic Plan.
About Your Work Schedule & Location
This position is at Chautauqua Institutions main campus in Southwestern New York (Chautauqua County). The position will be based on the main campus in Chautauqua New York and is not eligible for a remote work arrangement.
The regular work hours for this position will be 9 a.m. 5 p.m. between Labor Day and Memorial Day totaling 37.5 hours per week. The work schedule may include additional hours and evening commitments between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Total Rewards for Our Talent
The compensation for this opportunity starts at $19.00/hour and with demonstrated experience or advanced education candidates may earn up to $21.00/ Institutions competitive compensation and benefits suite include a national health insurance network with Highmark flexible spend (or health savings) account options dental and vision insurance complimentary life insurance wellness incentives an employee assistance program supplemental life insurance and long-term disability options. The Institution supports planning for retirement through a discretionary employer retirement plan contribution which has recently been 6% of gross compensation following the designated service period.
About Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts education religion and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts lectures interfaith worship/programs and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company a comprehensive hotel food & beverage conference and events organization.
About the Referral Program
Discovering Your Chautauqua Experience
There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission vision and diverse communities and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass free of cost which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.
Our Commitment to IDEA
Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan 150 of our five core values is The dignity and contributions of all people. We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal state or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience engagement and professional expertise in IDEA.
Joining Our Talent Community
Join our talent community online at You are encouraged to learn more about Chautauqua Institution at and view the 150 Forward Strategic Plan at .
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About Company
Welcome to Chautauqua Institution! We are a community of artists, educators, thinkers, faith leaders and friends dedicated to exploring the best in humanity.
