Development Specialist

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement, the Development Specialist for the College of Fine Arts (CFA) is responsible for supporting the fundraising program of the college. As a member in the University Advancement function, the Development Specialist is expected to support and live out the Advancement division's Core Values of Collaboration, Belonging, Empowerment, and Integrity.

The College of Fine Arts has a powerful vision: “A world where we harness the power of the arts to inspire us all to find our voices, fuel our passions, and ignite our futures.” The College is made up of five distinct but complimentary academic units; Department of Art & Art History, School of Dance, Department of Film & Media Arts, School of Music, and Department of Theatre.

Responsibilities

Administrative support for the College of Fine Arts Advancement team

• Act as the key contact with the CFA Dean's office, CFA Marketing & Communications team, and Central Advancement.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact for scheduling, business operations/reporting, and office logistics for the CFA Advancement team.

Support the College of Fine Arts frontline fundraising team

• Maintaining accurate constituent and gift records.
• Help prepare and run reports for development officers, alumni engagement, and stewardship efforts.
• Collect and organize donor visit and travel documentation, ensuring compliance with university and foundation expense guidelines.
• Track, review, and reconcile expense reports and reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner in coordination with CFA business office and Advancement services.

College of Fine Arts donor relations administration

Working with CFA's Advancement team, execute a comprehensive donor relations program that supports the four pillars of donor relations: Acknowledgements, Stewardship and Impact Reporting, Recognition, Engagement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fine arts, marketing, communication, public relations or a related area.
• 4 years of directly related work experience in philanthropy; or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience in philanthropy.
• Possess knowledge and familiarity with the visual or performing arts, museums or other cultural organizations.
• Strong human relations and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.