Development Assistant

About the Job

Position:
Development Assistant (full‑time) reporting to the Director of Development. This administrative role assists the Development Department with donor relations, data management, and event support.

• Accurately track all incoming gifts.
• Enter data and generate acknowledgment letters within one week of receipt.
• Draft correspondence and communication for donors.
• Generate various reports as needed.
• Conduct research on donors and prospects.
• Coordinate the production of development collateral.
• Maintain a comprehensive development calendar.
• Field phone calls for the Development Department.
• Manage the Director of Development and the Development Committee calendar, ensuring alignment with daily workflow.
• Support the department with general administrative tasks (filing, copying, mailing).
• Coordinate & attend donor benefit events and other development events.
• Interface with donors to answer questions, provide customer service, and resolve issues.
• Attend and represent the Development Department at weekly operations meetings.
• Generate and report board member and donor information from Tessitura to necessary parties.
• Represent The Wallis and Development Team in the David Bohnett Foundation Founder’s Room when required.
• Schedule and coordinate development committee meetings, distribute materials, and take detailed minutes.
• Adapt to changing responsibilities as needed.
• Availability for events during nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

• 2‑3 years experience in an office or administrative support role; arts or fundraising experience preferred.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Customer service experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel especially) required.
• Experience with Tessitura and/or Raiser's Edge a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in arts, humanities, communications or related field preferred.

Full‑time, non‑exempt position. Pay range: $20.00–$21.50 per hour. 100% paid medical benefits (including dental, vision, and life insurance), paid vacation, personal and sick days, 401(k), paid parking. Complimentary tickets to performances and events occasionally available.

The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and encourages applicants of any age, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or gender.