Development Associate

Jacob Burns Film Center

Job Title: Development Associate

Reports to: Director of Development

About us:

The Jacob Burns Film Center (JBFC) is a nonprofit cultural and educational institution located in Pleasantville, NY, dedicated to presenting the best of independent narrative, documentary, and world cinema, promoting visual literacy, and making film a vibrant part of the community.

The Development Associate will be an integral part of a dynamic team responsible for raising nearly $3 million annually in support of JBFC’s film, education, and artist programs. The Development Associate will provide vital support for key fundraising initiatives, including major gifts, foundation, corporate, government and board relations, planned giving, and special events.

Responsibilities: 

• Generate correspondence/letters to solicit and renew major gifts. 
• Enter all gifts in Tessitura (JBFC’s CRM system of record). Ensure that all donor engagement information is entered and updated in a timely manner.
• Serve as Development’s internal point of contact regarding Development’s use of Tessitura and other systems.
• Track acknowledgements of major gifts to assure prompt response. Draft and send all donor thank you letters, major donor membership cards, and related correspondence.
• Create and maintain all development and campaign reports.
• Create and maintain the Development Department‘s master calendar.
• Assist in researching targeted prospects. Prepare donor and prospect profiles for review.
• Assist in the coordination of fundraising events, including the annual gala. Provide key support for mailings, tracking RSVPs and contributions, and event logistics.
• Provide logistical support for donor/cultivation events including receptions, dinners, and special film programs. (As a member of the Development team, the Development Associate is required to act as support for evening and weekend events from time to time.)
• Manage communications and provide logistical support for board meetings.
• Regularly update and maintain Development-focused areas of the JBFC website.
• Coordinate all elements of bulk mailings, including invitations, planned giving campaigns, annual report, direct mail, and special appeals.
• Proofread written communication to ensure material is effective and grammatically correct.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by the Director of Development and/or the Executive Director.

Preferred Experience and Qualities:

• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Engaging interpersonal skills and a high level of discretion.
• Computer skills that include a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with Tessitura, Canva, and/or Wordfly is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and to work independently with initiative.

Start date: ASAP

Salary range: $45,000-$50,000

The JBFC offers an excellent benefit package, including:

• Unlimited PTO after two years of service (23 days of annual PTO for the first 2 years)
• Generous sick leave
• Fully-covered Paid Family Leave (PFL) for all full-time staff
• 100 percent employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for staff members, including a generous HRA to cover deductibles, as well as a Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) plan (non-matching)
• Potential for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Annual professional development fund
• One paid volunteer day per 12 month period
• Office located across the street from Metro North station (Harlem Line)

Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@burnsfilmcenter.org with “Development Associate 22” in the subject line of your email. No phone calls, please.  Learn more about the organization at burnsfilmcenter.org

The Jacob Burns Film Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, sex, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic predisposition and/or carrier status, disability, age, religion, marital status, national origin or citizenship status, veteran status, or any other classification as protected by law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for positions to be filled. Please inform the JBFC if you need any assistance with the instructions provided to participate in our application process. Questions and concerns may be directed to jobs@burnsfilmcenter.org

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned.