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Philanthropy Assistant, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

  • January 31, 2020
  • Wilmington, DE

Winterthur Museum, Garden & LibraryAlmost 60 years ago, collector and horticulturist Henry Francis du Pont (1880–1969) opened his childhood home, Winterthur, to the public. Today, Winterthur (pronounced “winter-tour”) is the premier museum of American decorative arts, with an unparalleled collection of nearly 90,000 objects made or used in America between about 1640 and 1860. The collection is displayed in the magnificent 175-room house, much as it was when the du Pont family lived here, as well as in permanent and changing exhibition galleries.

Winterthur is set amidst a 1,000-acre preserve of rolling meadows and woodlands. Designed by du Pont, its 60-acre naturalistic garden is among America’s best, with magnificent specimen plantings and massed displays of color. Graduate programs and a preeminent research library make Winterthur an important center for the study of American art and culture.


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Job Responsibilities:
 
This position will support the development efforts of the Major Gifts Department in advancing, creating and sustaining long-term relationships with major donors and key stakeholders. This position will directly interact with working groups and donors to advance department goals and initiatives through both verbal and written correspondence. This position will be responsible for maintaining Winterthur’s capital campaign gifts and budget. Prepare and monitor the annual division budget including processing gift batches, managing donor receipt log in a timely manner, and drafting and mailing donor receipt correspondence acknowledgement letters and presentation materials. Proof and prepare letters for Director’s signature. Print small to mid-sized mailings, including solicitation of active, former, honorary, and emeriti trustees. Accurately input and maintain constituent database including notes, actions, and related progress reports.
 
Update Raiser’s Edge constituent records. Conduct database training for new staff as needed. Prepare division reports as needed. Prepare and/or oversee purchase orders for all division supplies and materials. Provide primary administrative support for Donor Society groups. Produce renewal, solicitation and stewardship letters. Answer phones and field questions from donors and trustees. Administrative duties as requested by the Director of Major Gifts.
 
Job Requirements:
  • Minimum Experience: 2-3 years working in a development or non-profit office
  • Minimum Education: College Degree

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Proven experience with Donor Management Software applications
  • Preferably experience working with Raiser’s Edge
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
  • Excellent communications skills including oral, written, and listening
  • Self-managed with proven skills to use initiative and time management to prioritize work and deliver results
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment that requires juggling multiple activities and priorities with tight deadlines and meticulous attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
  • Able to work independently as well as effectively and harmoniously as part of a team

Compensation: $32,000-$38,000

How to Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to jobs@winterthur.org


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