Development Coordinator

Overview

Rock Hall Culture Statement
At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we are dedicated to making a difference. We are an inclusive & welcoming museum that encourages creativity, embraces innovation, and creates a culture of belonging.

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Rock Hall Culture Statement
At the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, we are dedicated to making a difference. We are an inclusive & welcoming museum that encourages creativity, embraces innovation, and creates a culture of belonging.

We recognize that exceptional candidates may not meet every listed qualification. If this role aligns with your experience and passions, we highly encourage you to apply.

The Development Division at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame oversees Philanthropic Giving (Major Gifts, Foundation/Corporate and Government, Annual Fund), the Museum 2.0 Campaign, Board of Trustees, and Rock Hall Membership Program. The Development Coordinator reports to the Director of Board & Campaign Giving and provides support for the areas of VIP and Board relations, donor prospect research and administration, and foundation application preparation.

The Development Coordinator will also provide backup when needed for donor data input, solicitation, and acknowledgment process.

• Development Division Office Management. Provides high-level administrative support to the Development division.
• Anticipates and prepares background and presentation materials for internal/external meetings, solicitations and development activities.
• Provides special handling to VIPs, donors, board members/trustees and Rock Hall members for special events, concerts and tours.
• Assists in all aspects of the planning and execution of department-related fundraising and cultivation events, special projects and initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation and editing of grant applications and annual foundation reports.
• Assist in the creation and distribution of an annual donor impact report.
• Maintain the Development calendar and Development Priorities for the Rock Hall Global Calendar.
• Provide backup when needed for donor data input, solicitation and acknowledgment process.
• Research and create donor profiles as needed.

• Assist with tri-annual board activities including committee meetings, full board meetings, trustee on-boarding, and the annual board retreat – planning, implementation, execution and follow up.
• Assist with the preparation and execution of board mailings and email communications and tracks RSVPs for events.
• Enter board, donor and member data consistent with Rock Hall policies and procedures.
• Assist with verification and tracking of data entry to ensure accuracy of information.
• Supports board engagement and cultivation.

• Arrange meetings, document next steps, create materials and presentations for prospects.
• Work with Dir. of Board Giving to prepare pitch decks, research profiles, and pledge forms for prospects and donors.
• Assist with tracking and reconciliation of Campaign pledges and associated anticipated payments.

• Ability to work independently without close oversight, and as a team player who will engage productively with others at varying levels of seniority within and outside the organization.
• A professional and resourceful style; willingness to take initiative, manage multiple tasks and projects at a time; and willingness to learn.
• Thinks of the big-picture and considers the impact of decisions across the institution as a whole.
• Understands implicitly how to work with different people and various working styles across the organization.
• Sets a strong example for others by initiating collaboration and working consistently in a collegial manner.
• Encourages teamwork and anticipates and removes obstacles to effective teamwork; seeks to resolve conflicts as they arise.
• Approaches others in a positive manner and builds solid long-term relationships with key stakeholders inside and outside the organization.

• Environmental Parameters:
  Ability to work in a window-less office. Ability to work indoors and outdoors, in all types of weather conditions. Ability to work in crowds of people. Ability to work with loud house music.
• Physical Demands:
• Strength:
  Ability to lift/move items weighing up to 10 lbs. (approximately)
• Type:
  Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word and to perceive nature of sounds. Ability to hear accurately to interact with the public and co-workers. Demonstrate clarity of vision; judge distance and space relationships; identify and distinguish colors. Ability to perform tasks concurrently. Work involves sitting most of the time, but will involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

• Personal computer, cell phone, telephone, two-way radio, photocopier and other office equipment.

• Minimal hazards. General office working conditions.

• Cognitive:
• Analytical:
  Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data,…