Development Operations Specialist

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art

Bentonville, Arkansas, US
5+ years development operations experience
Tessitura crm proficiency required
Gift agreement drafting and execution
The Development Operations Specialist supports the Development team by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across donor systems, documentation, and workflows

Job Summary

  • The Development Operations Specialist supports the Development team by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across donor systems, documentation, and workflows.
  • This role is responsible for executing core development operations functions including gift agreement processing, database administration, sponsorship tracking, and reporting support.
  • Crystal Bridges is a public non-profit charitable organization founded by Alice Walton that welcomes all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites art with nature.

Matching Summary

The Development Operations Specialist supports the Development team by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across donor systems, documentation, and workflows.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 5+ years development operations experience
  • Tessitura CRM proficiency required
  • Gift agreement drafting and execution
  • DocuSign workflow management
  • Data integrity and discrepancy resolution
  • Standard operating procedure documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Museum or cultural institution background
  • Sponsorship benefits fulfillment tracking
  • Prospect research and portfolio management
  • Intern supervision and training experience
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in development operations or advancement services
  • Eligibility to work in the United States

Work Rights

Must provide proper identification verifying eligibility to work in the United States

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