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Development Assistant, Research - MFA, Boston, MA

Filed under GSLIS Jobs and Opportunities
Posted by GSLIS, June 12, 2008
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Under the direction of the Director of Development Research, will support prospect identification and research efforts of the MFA’s Development Department within the context of a $500 million comprehensive campaign.

DUTIES:

• Carry-out donor research at the direction of the Director of Development Research, using online and paper-based resources, in-house records, and communication with development staff.
  
• Draft biographical, financial and philanthropic briefings on donors and prospective donors for staff and volunteers in support of solicitation efforts.
  
• Respond to inquiries of fundraising staff to support ongoing front-line cultivation, qualification and identification efforts as directed.
  
• Participate in ongoing initiatives to identify new donor prospects, including the routine screening of newspapers and business and art-related periodicals, and printed annual and donor reports, as directed.
  
• Provide regular updates on relevant news as necessary.
  
• Assist in the collection, maintenance and inventory of information, resources and records for the Development department (including Central Files, Resource Library, and prospect database).
  
• Filing and data entry as directed.
  
• Attend prospect review meetings with Leadership Gift and Annual Programs staff, and in External Relations and Museum-wide staff meetings as appropriate.
  
• Keep current with Museum-wide activities and developments, and with the progress of annual and capital fundraising initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree and prior research experience preferred.
  
• 1-3 years experience.
• Strong attention to detail and appearance of written materials vital.
  
• Comfort with learning and utilizing databases and online tools.
  
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment while still producing quality work.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-oriented attitude.
  
• A high level of respect for confidentiality and ethical practices.

Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Human Resources Department
465 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115

Or submit via e-mail to resumes@mfa.org

No phone calls, please. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The Museum is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

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