Development Operations Associate

About the Position
The Development Operations Associate is a part-time or contract position (20 hours per week) starting in March 2026 at Porchlight Music Theatre. This onsite/remote hybrid role reports to the Development Director and serves as an operational hub for the department, focusing on fundraising logistics and data integrity.

Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Development Support
-Support Development Director in executing and evaluating annual fundraising plans.
-Collaborate with Development leadership to manage the logistics of development mailings (email and snail mail) to strategically segmented lists.
-Support the planning and execution of major annual fundraising events.
-Support Development leadership and committee as requested.

Database Management, Reporting & Operations
-Generate reports that track progress toward development goals, assisting the Development Director in analyzing current donor activity to project future trends.
-Track and maintain accurate donor listings for all show/event programs and the website.
-Reconcile department income and expenses monthly with the Finance department.
-Maintain the donor database to ensure records are current, conducting regular clean-up and data entry.
-Coordinate the implementation, execution and reconciliation of online fundraising campaigns via Classy

Qualifications & Requirements
-This role requires proficiency in Salesforce/PatronManager and ClassyLIVE.
-Must be comfortable entering data, running simple queries, and maintaining data hygiene.

Professional Experience
– 1-2 years of experience in nonprofit development. Background in arts administration or at performing arts organizations is preferred but not required.

Core Competencies & Attributes
-Project Management: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
-Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Mission Alignment: The ability to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for Porchlight’s mission, productions, and educational programs.