Development Associate, Operations and Events

Position Title: Development Associate, Operations and Events

Department: Development

Reports To: Director of Development

Location: On-site at Canterbury Shaker Village, Canterbury, NH

Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for oversight and implementation of annual fundraising operations.

• In collaboration with the Director of Development, establish a goal, plan, and timeline for the annual fundraising campaign.
• Manages direct mail appeals associated with the annual campaign, including writing content, developing the mailing list, coordinating with a printer, organizing volunteer letter signing days, and maintaining the Village’s bulk mail permit.
• Liaisons with board members and other staff and volunteers working on the annual campaign.
• Supports the Director of Development with stewardship of donors including thank you calls.
• Supports the Manager of Communications and Engagement with crowdfunding appeals such as NH Gives and Giving Tuesday.
• Renews the Village’s charitable gaming license each year, ensures active applications to each gaming house, and manages the Village’s 10 annual gaming days.
• Supports the prospecting and solicitation of corporate sponsors.

Responsible for database management and donor stewardship operations.

• Maintains and improves the development database (Bloomerang) with a fine attention to detail according to institutional best practices.
• Receives, records, and acknowledges gifts, including annual campaign donations, memberships, sponsorships, and campaign gifts.
• Sends pledge reminders to donors as necessary.
• Maintains online and physical folders and files for development department.
• Oversees data collection and management, providing data exports and reports to staff and board for their use and analysis, with adherence to institutional confidentiality policies.
• Prepares and circulates weekly gift report.
• Prepares monthly campaign progress reports.
• Provides updated contact information to other staff as needed for regular and special communications.
• Prepares giving histories and background research on prospective donors.

Responsible for Development Team-Led Event Operations

• Supports the development of the annual calendar of events and activities.
• Leads on event logistics such as securing and managing vendors, creating ticket sale pages (FareHarbor), tracking RSVPs, coordinating staff and volunteer roles, and managing event day operations, including set-up, execution, and breakdown.
• Supports the Manager of Communications and Engagement in creating event-related content like invitations and sponsor signage (Canva).

Takes on Other Development Responsibilities, as requested, including:

• Captures photos and videos around the Village for content development.
• Assists the transition of membership operations from Visitor Services to Development.
• Supports the Manager of Communications to maintain mailing list data integrity across platforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or higher degree.
• Two or more years of experience in development, nonprofit administration, customer service, events, or related field.

Skills and Abilities:

• A go-getter, can-do attitude. Ability to adapt and adjust to changing circumstances and priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a good track record of maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exemplary organizational and time management skills. Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in multiple software platforms and tools, especially Microsoft Office Suite. Ability and willingness to learn to use new software. Familiarity with Bloomerang, Mailchimp, FareHarbor, and/or Canva a plus.
• Strong work ethic and ability to follow multi-step instructions and work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.

Work Environment:

• Most work will take place indoors, in an office environment. Some outdoor work may be required. The Village is a 700-acre site with activities and events taking place throughout.
• This is a full-time, on-site position, with a hybrid schedule negotiable. Work hours are generally from 9:00-5:00pm, with some evening and weekend work required with advance notice.
• Salary range is $44,000 to $54,000, based on experience, paid bi-weekly. Additional benefits include paid time off, medical reimbursement, and retirement.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Director of Development, Cassidy Priester at cpriester@shakers.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until filled.

About Canterbury Shaker Village

Mission Statement: Canterbury Shaker Village preserves and interprets the legacy of the Shakers, providing a place for learning, reflection, and renewal of the human spirit.

Canterbury Shaker Village, Inc., is an internationally known non-profit museum founded in 1969 to preserve the heritage of the Canterbury Shakers. Designated as a National Historic Landmark for its architectural integrity and significance, the Village has 25 restored original Shaker buildings, 4 reconstructed Shaker buildings, and 694 acres of forests, fields, gardens, nature trails, and mill ponds under permanent conservation easement. The village houses an impressive collection of historic artifacts made and/or used by the Shakers, as well as books, photographs, and documents. Tours, programs, exhibits, and events showcase the property and collection and help visitors chart their own journey. Learn more at www.shakers.org

Equal Opportunity: Canterbury Shaker Village is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

Note: Job descriptions are subject to change over time. Canterbury Shaker Village reserves the right to modify the above job description as necessary to accommodate the evolving needs of the organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Canterbury, NH 03224