Development Assistant - Brooklyn Youth Chorus

Development Assistant

Brooklyn Youth Chorus seeks a full-time Development Coordinator to join its development team during a time of significant growth and excitement in the organization’s 28-year history. This individual will play a critical role in supporting all development functions and will have the opportunity to gain skills within the organization’s growing fundraising department.

The Development Assistant is a full-time, non-exempt position, which will report directly to the Director of Development and Institutional Advancement as part of a 3-person Development team. The responsibilities and tasks will include but are not limited to:

Individual Donor Management

Assist in processing donations and preparing acknowledgement letters

Assist with all aspects of individual gift solicitations including efforts to identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward donors

Edit content for individual donor solicitations



Grant Administration

Provide support for the submission of grant applications for corporate, foundation and government supporters

Maintain institutional calendar for reporting and applying for funding

Track obligations and deliverables associated with corporate sponsorships

Prepare administrative and stewardship correspondence and acknowledgments for institutional donors



Board Liaison:

Schedule and administer all board and committee meetings (i.e. prepare and distribute notices, agendas, minutes, etc.)

Serve as main point of contact for all Board members regarding key dates and materials



Event Management

Provide support in a range of administrative and logistical capacities as needed for all development events including the Spring Gala, all self-produced concerts, and cultivation and stewardship events.



Database Management

Continually update and maintain database records (Raiser’s Edge)

Assist in managing all mass print and digital campaigns for annual appeal, gala and other key events.



Administration

Proofread and edit institutional and departmental documents

Schedule all development-related meetings

Reconcile financial records and invoice vendors through the Finance Department





Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree

1-2 years of professional experience with at least 1 year of development experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent proofreading skills and attention to details

Ability to multi-task and work under deadline

Strong sense of personal accountability and follow-through

Ability to work independently with little supervision

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong email and phone communication skills

Interest or background in music and/or performing arts preferred

Proficiency in Raiser’s Edge and experience with Filemaker Pro preferred.





COMPENSATION

Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits offered, including generous vacation package, medical, dental, and vision insurance.





ABOUT BROOKLYN YOUTH CHORUS

Brooklyn Youth Chorus (BYC) offers exceptional music training and choral performances to enrich the lives of its students and community. Through music study and professional-level performing experiences, BYC unites children of diverse backgrounds and helps them develop into confident and expressive musicians and individuals. BYC strives to advance the artistic role of youth choruses through innovative concert programming, collaborations, and the commissioning of new choral repertoire.



EQUITY & INCLUSION

Brooklyn Youth Chorus is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all areas including artistic and education programs and recruitment of choristers, volunteers, staff, and its Board of Directors.



We stand for absolute respect for each individual; an appreciation and understanding of the broad spectrum of all our differences be they cultural, racial, religious, socio-economic, or based on sexual identity, gender, physical or intellectual ability; and the ability to experience bonds of friendship through the joy of music. We celebrate open-mindedness and critical thinking, and seek to create opportunities for students to explore and embrace these important values together. We recognize that a diverse community is an asset that must be continually cared for, preserved, and enhanced, with constant attention, for the benefit of all its members.





APPLICATION

Please send a resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and at least two professional references to resume@brooklynyouthchorus.org. Resumes without cover letters will not be considered. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. No calls, please. EOE.