North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC)
Description:
The NEMPAC Development Associate reports to the Development Manager and is an organized, eager individual with a connection to the arts and a passion for building revenue streams for organizations like NEMPAC with a mission to enrich lives through accessible, exceptional music education and performing arts programs.
The Development Associate will support the fundraising and development operations of NEMPAC, including working in our donation client relationship management system, performing basic administrative duties, coordination and planning of corporate giving, and event fundraiser support and execution of online auction. The role is part-time, mostly in-person, with flexible work hour scheduling. Must be available for occasional nights and weekends to support special events/programs.
NEMPAC encourages BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and other communities historically underrepresented in arts administration spaces to apply.
Expectations and Accountability:
- Performs various development operations tasks, including acknowledgments, gift entry, and donor record keeping:
- Handles weekly donor acknowledgment letters, ensuring the appropriate tax information.
- Ensures data integrity through accurate data entry and ongoing clean-up efforts.
- Generates reports as needed, which may include outstanding pledge receivable reports for Development Manager and monthly donation summaries for Finance Manager.
- Assists Development Manager with Annual Fundraising Campaigns and Events supporting NEMPAC’s annual fundraising goals:
- Helps coordinate design and content with the support of the development manager and graphic designer, works with marketing manager to provide feedback in canva or in-design on basic images or graphics for communications.
- Helps engage donors in Sustaining Partners monthly giving program.
- Helps engage NEMPAC parents/guardians in campaigns beyond educational programming.
- Helps coordinate raffles or auction items (including creation of signage, set-up in auction software, etc).
- Helps coordinate aspects of fundraiser events, including communications with families during annual Perform-a-thon scholarship fundraiser.
- Engages with NEMPAC volunteers on opportunities to support events.
- Coordinates annual corporate giving and sponsorship programs, working with Ex. Director, Development Manager, and Marketing Manager:
- Prepares giving levels and benefits that align with sponsor programs.
- Supports donor communications and engagement.
- Facilitates acknowledgments, donor gifts, and benefits package.
- May support grant narratives and research on occasion.
- Participates in weekly in-person meetings with Development Team and monthly staff meetings.
- Other development tasks/duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of music and performing arts preferred.
- Strong attention to detail, especially as related to accurate data entry in CRM, reporting, etc.
- Ability to work effectively and be tech savvy with CRMs, event management software, and email marketing software.
- Strong writing skills; previous experience with communications is a plus.
- Time management and ability to stay organized.
- Confidentiality when handling sensitive donor information.
- Availability for occasional evening or weekend events as needed.
- Positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and passion for bringing the arts to the community.
How To Apply:
Please send resume and cover letter to Development Manager, Pamela Feo, at This position is part-time working 20-25 hours per week, and pays between $20-23/hour, depending on the candidate. Benefits include 401K matching, sick and vacation PTO, and access to practice space, and discounted tuition in any of our programs. The position is perfect for someone looking to build experience working in non-profit development or for an artist looking to supplement creative or teaching work, and gain experience in arts administration.
Apply by:
February 23, 2024
Salary:
$22 / Per hour
About this Organization:
NEMPAC strives to involve our instructors beyond their classes by hiring them for professional performances, teaching artist workshops, additional educational events, and more! As a NEMPAC instructor, you will have access to our practice studios when available, faculty discounts, professional development opportunities, and support and guidance from our education coordinator and director on an ongoing basis. You will be joining a community of esteemed faculty, passionate administrators, and supportive families. NEMPAC instructors take pride in the relationships they build with the students in their classes and prepare them to continue their artistic journey beyond their classes. NEMPAC believes that everyone is a performer and aims for all curriculum to be crafted with an emphasis on holistic, social-emotional learning and development while also engaging students' creative expression!
Diversity Statement:
NEMPAC believes we are all musicians and performers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We aspire to build a diverse staff team and community. We embrace people of all backgrounds and invite them to join us.
Anti-Discrimination Policy:
NEMPAC does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or operations. These programs and operations include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of employees and contracted staff, selection of volunteers, faculty, artists, and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, board leadership, students, neighbors, volunteers, contractors, vendors, and friends.
About the North End Music & Performing Arts Center:
North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is a 501(c)(3) community music school and performing arts center empowering artists of all ages and abilities. In 2001, five North End mothers created NEMPAC to meet a community need for children’s instrument lessons. Twenty years of unwavering community support fueled NEMPAC’s growth from a 501(c)(3) offering piano lessons out of its founders’ homes to a community music school and professional performing arts center operating from over 15 locations throughout the City of Boston.
Today, NEMPAC’s community music school serves over 1,500 students per week through private and group music instruction, on-site arts programming at area schools, as well as in-house education classes. NEMPAC credits the rigor and quality of its educational programming to the distinguished team of 30-plus faculty members who mentor and teach the next generation of artists.
NEMPAC’s performing arts center attracts regional, national, as well as international solo acts and professional music groups to stages in the greater-Boston area. From jazz to opera, NEMPAC’s professional performances cater to all musical tastes and acquaint 7,500 audience members per year to the transformative quality of the arts.
General NEMPAC Contact Information:
| 857-239-9997
Learn More about NEMPAC on Social Media:
- Facebook:@NEMPACBoston
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