Full-Time | Exempt
Department: Development
Location: Kansas City, MO (on-site)
Annual Starting Salary: $46,762 - $52,654
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is seeking a Specialist, Development Operations to support our fundraising efforts by ensuring high-quality data management and reporting. If you're detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about the mission of nonprofit organizations, this is a great opportunity to play a behind-the-scenes role in donor engagement and museum sustainability.
As a key member of the Development team, you’ll help maintain the integrity of our donor database (Tessitura), process contributions, and support fundraising strategies through data reporting, analytics, and prospect research.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Enter, update, and manage donor and gift data in the CRM with accuracy and timeliness
Perform regular audits and quality checks on donor records
Create mailing lists, reports, and dashboards to support fundraising efforts
Collaborate with the Stewardship team to enhance donor recognition and communication
Support prospect research using tools like Kindsight
Participate in testing, reporting, and refining database processes
Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of experience in a nonprofit or donor-centric environment
Proficiency with donor databases (Tessitura strongly preferred), Excel, and data analytics
Experience handling financial transactions or receipts
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
Collaborative, service-oriented approach with excellent communication skills
A mission-driven, inclusive workplace that values collaboration, learning, and innovation
Competitive salary and full benefits package
Opportunities to support and sustain the arts in Kansas City
Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited about the intersection of data, development, and the arts, we’d love to hear from you.
Non-Discrimination
Job Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $30,000 - 49,999,$50,000 - 74,999