Development Associate, Capital Campaign
NY, NY
Full Time
Entry Level
POSITION: Development Associate, Capital Campaign
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Chief of Staff to the Chief Advancement Officer
LOCATION: 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024
WEBSITE: www.CMOM.org
ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) is a steward of early childhood, helping all children grow and develop into their best selves. Through our programs on-site, online, and around the five boroughs, CMOM nurtures the next generation of creative global citizens as they learn through exploration and play. Our offerings embrace the intersection of the arts, sciences, and humanities and include exhibitions, classes, workshops, performances, and festivals. Our programs and exhibits are designed to address the multiple ways children learn and to help parents understand and support their children’s development. CMOM’S special areas of focus include early childhood education, creativity, health, and world cultures. The museum’s programming reflects the rich cultural diversity, energy, and resilience of New York City itself and we aim to ensure our programs are available to those families who might not otherwise have access.
Founded in 1973 as a neighborhood organization, CMOM has grown over the years into a beloved destination and resource for children, families, and educators from across the five boroughs and from around the world. The museum welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to its Upper West Side location and engages hundreds of thousands more through its outreach programs in partnership with schools, libraries, shelters, and Head Start centers throughout New York City; its touring exhibitions; and its online tools and curricula.
CMOM is actively engaged in a major capital campaign aimed at securing the resources necessary for its transformative expansion and future sustainability.
ABOUT THE POSITION
CMOM is hiring a Campaign Associate to provide comprehensive support to the CAO and the Museum’s capital campaign. This position requires anticipating needs, excellent time management, critical thinking, and providing solutions to problems with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. This role will include frequent communication and interaction with donors, senior-level corporate personnel, and the Board of Directors to assist with the Museum’s objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Development and Fundraising Support
Data Records and Finance
Writing
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The spirit of CMOM is collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial. The ideal candidate has a track record of effectively providing essential support to a multi-person team and a high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior-level executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and partners. Specific qualifications include:
COMPENSATION
Compensation is $55,000 to $ 65,000 commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package.
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks will be completed on all employees.
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Chief of Staff to the Chief Advancement Officer
LOCATION: 212 West 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024
WEBSITE: www.CMOM.org
ABOUT THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF MANHATTAN
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) is a steward of early childhood, helping all children grow and develop into their best selves. Through our programs on-site, online, and around the five boroughs, CMOM nurtures the next generation of creative global citizens as they learn through exploration and play. Our offerings embrace the intersection of the arts, sciences, and humanities and include exhibitions, classes, workshops, performances, and festivals. Our programs and exhibits are designed to address the multiple ways children learn and to help parents understand and support their children’s development. CMOM’S special areas of focus include early childhood education, creativity, health, and world cultures. The museum’s programming reflects the rich cultural diversity, energy, and resilience of New York City itself and we aim to ensure our programs are available to those families who might not otherwise have access.
Founded in 1973 as a neighborhood organization, CMOM has grown over the years into a beloved destination and resource for children, families, and educators from across the five boroughs and from around the world. The museum welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to its Upper West Side location and engages hundreds of thousands more through its outreach programs in partnership with schools, libraries, shelters, and Head Start centers throughout New York City; its touring exhibitions; and its online tools and curricula.
CMOM is actively engaged in a major capital campaign aimed at securing the resources necessary for its transformative expansion and future sustainability.
ABOUT THE POSITION
CMOM is hiring a Campaign Associate to provide comprehensive support to the CAO and the Museum’s capital campaign. This position requires anticipating needs, excellent time management, critical thinking, and providing solutions to problems with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. This role will include frequent communication and interaction with donors, senior-level corporate personnel, and the Board of Directors to assist with the Museum’s objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Development and Fundraising Support
- Oversee the CAO’s calendar.
- Schedule all campaign-related meetings.
- Coordinate materials for all campaign-related meetings, including presentations for Board and Committee meetings.
- Liaise with other departments/offices and individuals, as necessary.
Data Records and Finance
- Ensure complete and accurate donor/ prospect records in CMOM database (Raiser’s Edge), including gifts, fundraising actions, meeting notes, contact information, and revenue reporting.
- Manage campaign gift agreements, payment reminders, reports, and other deliverables.
- Reconcile campaign financials (gifts, pledges, payments) with Finance and Development Operations.
- Manage the departmental budget and ensure timely payment of all invoices.
Writing
- Prepare timely personalized acknowledgments and other correspondence on behalf of Campaign team, Board leadership, and CMOM leadership as directed.
- Prepare project updates/ grant reports as necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
The spirit of CMOM is collaborative, creative, and entrepreneurial. The ideal candidate has a track record of effectively providing essential support to a multi-person team and a high degree of professionalism in dealing with diverse groups of people, including Board members, senior-level executives, staff, community leaders, donors, and partners. Specific qualifications include:
- Prior non-profit or related administrative experience (1 year+).
- Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail and accuracy, including expert-level proofreading and editing.
- Ability to uphold fundraising ethics and respect confidentiality of donor information.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a highly motivated team within a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated computer skills, particularly with relational/CRM databases and all programs within Microsoft Office—knowledge of Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Customer service experience is a plus.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for event coverage.
- Ability to uphold CMOM’s mission and goals.
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent experience.
COMPENSATION
Compensation is $55,000 to $ 65,000 commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package.
The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Background checks will be completed on all employees.
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