Ballet Tech seeks a Development & Communications Assistant to support the organization’s fundraising and marketing/communications functions. Reporting to the Director of External Affairs, the Development & Communications Assistant is a highly organized and self-motivated individual who will contribute to a range of departmental activities including individual and institutional giving, direct mail appeals, social media campaigns, and special events. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Development/Fundraising
o Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and other donor correspondence
o Maintain foundation, corporation, and individual donor files 
o Update the database and generate reports as requested, including monthly donation reports
o Research institutional prospects (foundations, corporations, government)
o Assist with grant process including: drafting narrative reports, monitoring progress on grant deliverables, maintaining contracts and other documents on all matters related to fulfillment of grants, and writing correspondence as necessary
o Collaborate with appropriate colleagues to gather and update program information, such as program statistics for use in proposals and various reports
o Maintain development calendar to ensure the meeting of all deadlines
o Maintain and update organizational profiles 
o Assist with fundraising appeals and mass mailings; create related e-blast solicitations
o Maintain mailing/guest lists for direct solicitations and fundraising events
o Assemble media and donor kits for events and meetings

Marketing/Communications
o Maintain social media calendar to ensure timely launch and completion of all campaigns
o Draft content for social media campaigns and daily content on all of Ballet Tech’s public-facing platforms
o Collaborate with school program colleagues to gather information for external newsletters, performance programs, event announcements, etc.
o Collaborate with school program colleagues to capture audio and video assets
o Update Ballet Tech’s website with current information, as requested

Required skills and experience:
• 1-2 years of nonprofit administration experience, preferably in fundraising or marketing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and independent
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Knowledge of Donor Perfect, Microsoft Office, and Constant Contact
• Solid knowledge of social media platforms (especially Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube)
• Knowledge of Canva and Adobe Creative Suite a plus