Artist Trust is no longer seeking a Development Associate.  We are currently seeking a Major Gifts Officer. Click here for the full job description.

Posting Date: 3/12/2008

Closing Date: Open until filled

Reports To: Director of Individual Giving

Hours: 30 hours average per week. Flexible schedule.

Pay Range: $15 per hour

Benefits: Vacation and sick leave. Contribution to group health insurance

Artist Trust is a not-for-profit organization whose sole mission is to support and encourage individual artists working in all disciplines in order to enrich community life throughout Washington State.

We have a current opening for the position of Development Associate. This position is intended to manage and execute an array of fundraising special events and provide logistical support as a key member of the Development team. The position reports to the Director of Individual Giving.

The Development Associate will:

• Manage a roster of fundraising salons, including those at patron’s homes and in business environments, where appropriate. This will entail:
• scheduling with host, preparing invite lists, inviting artist(s);
• creation and mailing of invitations and follow-up TY’s;
• overall hospitality, donor packets, advance and on-site logistics, including collaboration with hosts and establish schedule and messaging.
• Produce events to highlight the awardees for Artist Trust grant awards, currently including Twining Humber Lifetime Achievement award (Spring), Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) (Summer), and Fellowships (Fall):
• scheduling with venue, preparing invite lists, inviting artist(s);
• creation and mailing of invitations and follow-up TY’s
• overall hospitality, advance and on-site logistics
• Manage and produce all aspects of the annual Art Auction (February 2009)

Additionally:

• General administrative duties: Updating of Raiser’s Edge database, assist with acknowledgment letters, filing and record-keeping, membership fulfillment, general fundraising mailings, manage appropriate content on the website;
• Research donor prospects for both Individual and Institutional Giving;
• Attend staff meetings and periodic staff planning retreats when appropriate;
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Individual Giving or Executive Director.

Skills required:

1. Minimum two years' experience in event planning, program development, fundraising, or coordinating volunteer staff;
2. Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office and the Windows platform. Database management: entry, recording and reporting. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge a plus;
3. Excellent communication skills: ability to work effectively with management, staff, volunteers and the public while also being able to work independently;
4. Excellent organizational skills as well as high level attention to detail.

If interested in this position please send in a cover letter and resume. All application materials can be mailed, faxed, or dropped off in person to:

Artist Trust
Attn: Executive Director
1835 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
Fax: (206) 467-9633

Or e-mail to ed@artisttrust.org

Artist Trust is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply.