Development Associate

The Umbrella Arts Center 40 Stow Street Concord, MA 01742

Date Posted:

April 30, 2026

Region:

Eastern Massachusetts Category:

Development/Fundraising Type:

Full-Time

Development Associate Description:

A vibrant regional arts center seeks a collaborative, detail-oriented team member interested in joining a dynamic, fast-pacedanization and building a career in nonprofit fundraising and arts administration. The Development Associate (DA) is an integral member of the Development and Communications/Operations team, helping to support annual and long-term fundraising efforts. Working closely with colleagues, the DA contributes to all aspects of the annual fund, supports day-to-day development operations, and helps foster a weing and engagedmunity of supporters. This position reports to the Director of Development (DoD).

Job responsibilities include:

• Assist with all aspects of theanization's annual fund campaign, including list preparation, production, and mailing of appeals and othermunications
• Process gifts, generate acknowledgment letters, and maintain daily reporting; collaborate with the DoD and Finance Manager on monthly reconciliation
• Maintain and update donor records in Tessitura; generate reports on donor activity and trends
• coordinate the Development team's calendar, events, and project timelines
• Work closely with the Development team, leadership and Board Committee to plan and execute the annual gala, benefit concerts, and other donor events
• Assist the DoD with Board andmittee-related activities
• Support donor membership tracking and engagement
• Conduct donor prospect research and assist with wealth screenings
• Track institutional donor relationships and assist with reporting requirements
• cultivate and steward donors at all levels, including gifts under $1,000
• Serve as a friendly and professional point of contact for patrons and donors, helping to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• Provide general administrative and project support as needed

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience or transferable skills
• Interest in the arts and/or nonprofit work
• Familiarity with databases or CRM systems; experience with Tessitura is a plus
• A proactive and reliable approach to work, with a willingness to learn
• Stronganizational habits and the ability to manage multiple tasks
• Careful attention to detail
• Clear written and verbalmunication skills
• Comfort engaging with a wide range of individuals and contributing to a positive,munity-oriented environment
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, volunteers, and supporters
• Sound judgment and professionalism when handling sensitive information