Development Coordinator (Part-Time, Remote) - League of American Orchestras

Audrey Elliott-Risbud

The League of American Orchestras leads, supports, and champions America’s orchestras and the vitality of the music they perform. Its diverse membership of more than 1,800 organizations and individuals across North America runs the gamut from world-renowned orchestras to community groups, from summer festivals to student and youth ensembles, from conservatories to libraries, from businesses serving orchestras to individuals who love symphonic music. The national organization dedicated solely to the orchestral experience, the League is a nexus of knowledge and innovation, advocacy, and leadership advancement. Its conferences and events, award-winning Symphony magazine, website, and other publications inform people around the world about orchestral activity and developments. Visit americanorchestras.org.

Position Summary: The Development Coordinator reports to the Senior Director, Development and is responsible for providing high level administrative support for the members of the League’s development team.

Hours: 20 per week / flexible and remote

Rate: $30 – $35 per hour

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage all gift and donor-related data entry (institutional and individual), maintaining clean and up to date data
• Coordinate all gift acknowledgments and pledge reminders in a timely manner
• Coordinate annual fund mailings, including mail and email merges
• Coordinate donor information and generate reports and queries as requested
• Maintain donor lists for online publications and other purposes
• Prepare donor briefings for Board and donor/prospect events and meetings
• Provide research support for prospective individual and institutional donors
• Provide scheduling support and background materials for VP of Development and other staff for donor meetings
• Assist with management and preparation of materials for the Development and Governance Committees of the Board
• Keep invitation and RSVP lists for development events as needed
• Work collaboratively with members of all departments
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: BA and/or relevant work experience required. Prior experience in a non-profit environment preferred. Demonstrated willingness and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. High proficiency in Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact and communicate professionally with staff, board, and donors.

To Apply: The League of American Orchestras is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit a cover letter and resume to arisbud@americanorchestras.org with “LAO Development Coordinator” in the subject line. No phone calls please.