
Development Coordinator
About Bravo! Vail
The Bravo! Vail Music Festival is one of the world’s premier classical music festivals and serves the local community all year through robust music education programs. The summer festival features four resident orchestras, a wide variety of chamber music concerts, and dozens of free concerts and events throughout the Vail Valley.
Our Mission
Bravo! Vail presents extraordinary music, accessible to all. We provide extensive music education throughout our community, connect musicians and listeners, and celebrate the evolving world of classical music.
Our Vision:
Enriching lives through the joy and power of music.
Our Values:
Artistic passion and dedication to quality.
Making music education accessible.
Collaboration and connection based in integrity and respect.
Ensuring the success and legacy of our Festival.
Bravo! Vail’s administration is made up of collaborative, energetic, and inspired individuals who believe in Bravo! Vail’s mission and are proud of its impact on our local community. Workflows vary throughout the year, with the summer festival bringing a high-level of intensity and excitement. Whether working independently or as a team, Bravo! Vail staff embrace our core values, pursue excellence, and uplift one another to achieve success.
Position Summary:
The Development Coordinator plays an important role in advancing the Development department’s annual goals and initiatives. The Development Coordinator is primarily responsible for ensuring timely and accurate gift processing. In addition, the Development Coordinator assists the Development department year-round on all fundraising efforts, including fundraising mailings, donor stewardship, records management, research, proposals, patron events, and the online auction. A major component of this position will be to provide critical administrative support to the Vice President of Development and the Development team.
Essential Functions:
Gift Processing and Records Management:
Execute timely and accurate gift entry and processing into Tessitura database, daily.
Execute timely and accurate donation acknowledgment letters (tax receipts), minimum of twice weekly.
Execute pledge reminder mailing, monthly.
Prepare donor recognition lists for Annual Report and Festival Program Book, ensuring accuracy and donon stewardship.
Assist with database maintenance. Create and update Tessitura records as needed and complete other data hygiene tasks as assigned.
Fundraising Communications and Collateral:
Generate segmented mailing and email lists to support targeted and personalized donor communications and campaigns.
Responsible for preparation of all fundraising mailings including creating annual schedule, updating and collecting materials, executing mail merges, printing documents, set up, postage, labels, and cleanup. This may include coordination with outside vendors, such as a mailhouse.
Assist with preparation of development collateral as needed, including annual fundraising and solicitation materials, thank you notes, final reports, and other materials as directed.
Department and Administrative Support:
Track all departmental expenses; update budget accordingly and provide accurate records to Finance department.
Manage development department inbox (development@bravovail.org) and respond to inquiries from donors. Answer development department phone calls.
Check RSVP email and voicemail and update all event attendance records accordingly.
Attend Board of Trustee and committee meetings as requested. Assist Vice President of Development with preparation and follow-up.
Assist Development Manager with online auction, including procurement of items, writing item descriptions, and other tasks as assigned. Ensure accurate gift entry and acknowledgment of in-kind donations and financial support related to the auction.
Provide support for development events as directed, including Soirées, donor benefit, cultivation, and stewardship events and more, during the Festival season and throughout the year. Tasks may include creation of nametags, event set-up, check-in, on-site event support, and tear-down.
Assist with the implementation of discovery initiatives and strategies to identify and cultivate prospective new donors.
Assist with prospect research, including providing iWave profiles and conducting research as requested.
Assist department with special projects as requested.
Assist with general office tasks as requested.
Finance Liaison and Support:
Serve as the liaison between the Development and Finance Departments with ongoing collaboration, including active participation in regularly scheduled meetings.
Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure that all development revenues and expenses are properly coded and reconciled.
Assist the Finance Department with annual audit by providing reports and documentation.
Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree or experience working in a non-profit organization, or applicable administrative and customer service experience;
Knowledge of/enthusiasm to learn about fundraising best practices;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills; comfortable calling and writing donors and patrons;
Extremely well-organized, with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines;
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Word (especially mail merge), Power Point, Teams, and Excel;
Experience using fundraising and CRM software systems is preferred.
Tessitura preferred but not required; Ability to work well in a team environment with a variety of people and personalities;
Ability to problem solve and take initiative;
Ability to work long hours, including evenings and weekends as needed, particularly during the busy summer festival season;
Professional, enthusiastic, and positive attitude even in high-pressure situations;
Interest in classical music and/or the performing arts.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment (depending on position)
Compensation: Salary $60,000-$65,000
Benefits:
Group insurance (medical, dental, vision, life)
Health incentive
Paid holidays, personal/medical and vacation
Company matching retirement contribution
Bravo! Vail is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
How to Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to Jobs@BravoVail.org, with the subject line: Development Coordinator Position
How to Apply:
- location
- Vail, CO 81658