Development Assistant

Independent Curators International,
17 September 2002, USA

Independent Curators International a non-profit organization dedicated to contemporary art, seeks an individual to assist the Director of Development and the Development Associate in all of ICI's fundraising efforts, including: * Research potential foundation, corporate, and individual donors; maintain donor database and all development records; coordinate donor and membership mailings; assist in planning and writing of proposals for individual, government, corporate and foundation grants for operating, project and endowment support. * Assist with planning and coordination of benefits, fundraising events, and earned income projects. * Participate in managing high-level membership groups ICI International Associates, ICI Corporate Council, and the ICI-Independents. * Assist with the update and redesign of promotional materials Requirements B. A. in Arts Management, Art History or related arts field desirable. Work experience in development a plus; strong interest in contemporary art; excellent writing and computer skills required; familiarity with FileMaker Pro and Macintosh; well-organized, self-motivated individual with excellent attention to detail.