Reporting to the Major Gifts Officer & Board Liaison, the Development Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Museum’s fundraising activities through the management and analysis of donor and fundraising data. The position is responsible for maintaining accurate records within Raiser’s Edge, preparing analytical reports to inform strategic decision-making, and assisting with prospect research and campaign tracking. The position is temporary for one year.Create and maintain regular reports on fundraising performance, donor trends and prospect pipeline. Analyze donor behavior and giving patterns to inform strategic decision-making.Assist in setting target audiences for direct mail, email campaigns, and fundraising outreach.Create reports for Museum leadership, development staff, and board presentations. Record consistently and accurately all donor data on Raiser’s Edge, ensuring accuracy and integrity.Track and organize all Development activity.Liaise with Finance Department to oversee gift processing and ensure all donation record accuracy. Draft and send tax acknowledgement letters on a timely basis. Provide social media engagement support, including preparing images and captions for Instagram and suggesting content to feature.Qualifications: · Bachelor’s Degree. · 1-2 years’ experience in development in a nonprofit institution, within a museum or cultural institution preferred. Technology Skills· MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)· Raiser’s Edge Knowledge Preferred SkillsSpanish ProficiencyStrong analytical abilitiesAbility to work in a fast-paced environment. About the Hispanic Society Museum & Library The Hispanic Society Museum & Library was founded in New York City in 1904 with the purpose of advancing the study and appreciation of the art, literature, and culture of Spain, Portugal, Latin America, and the Philippines. Today, the museum and library collections from antiquity through the early 20th century are widely recognized as the most comprehensive in scope and quality outside of Spain. Museum highlights include numerous masterworks by El Greco, Velázquez, Goya, and Sorolla; sculpture by Pedro de Mena and Luisa Roldán; Latin American paintings by Vázquez, López de Arteaga, Rodríguez Juárez, Arrieta and Campeche; as well as masterpieces in all areas of the decorative arts. Recent additions include works by Jose Clement Orozco and Pablo Picasso. EEO StatementThe HSM&L is an equal opportunity employer. The HSM&L does not discriminate because of age, sex, religion, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, or any other factor prohibited by law. The Museum hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled. The Museum encourages all qualified candidates to apply for vacant positions at all levels. This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
