Specialist, Development Operations

Specialist, Development Operations

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art | Kansas City, MO
Status: Full-time
Starting Salary Range: $46,762 to $52,553 annually

At the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, data fuels connection. Behind every exhibition, program, and donor relationship is a strong foundation of accurate information and thoughtful analysis. We’re seeking a Specialist, Development Operations to join our Development team and play a vital role in supporting the museum’s fundraising success.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, systems, and analytics—and wants their work to have a visible impact in a mission-driven, cultural institution.

Why This Role Matters

As the Specialist, Development Operations, you’ll ensure the integrity and strategic use of donor and prospect data that supports fundraising, stewardship, and leadership decision-making. Your work will directly enable meaningful donor relationships and help advance the museum’s mission to connect art and people.

You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across Development while serving as a trusted steward of data quality, reporting, and analytics.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will:

• Maintain the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of donor and prospect data within the museum’s CRM (Tessitura)

• Support timely and accurate gift processing, ensuring contributions are recorded, receipted, and acknowledged correctly

• Create and maintain reports, queries, and mailing lists that support fundraising, stewardship, and leadership needs

• Develop dashboards and visual reports that help teams understand trends and make informed decisions

• Support prospect research efforts through donor profiles, event briefs, and use of wealth screening tools

• Participate in system testing, audits, and process improvements to strengthen data quality and efficiency

• Partner with stewardship and Development colleagues to support strong donor engagement and collaboration

What We’re Looking For

You may be a great fit if you:

• Have a strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy

• Enjoy analyzing information and turning data into insights

• Are comfortable working with CRM systems, databases, or analytics tools (or are eager to learn)

• Communicate clearly and work well with cross-functional teams

• Take ownership of your work and follow through with care and professionalism

• Value service, collaboration, and contributing to a shared mission

Experience in fundraising operations, databases, analytics, or nonprofit environments is a plus—but not required.

Why Work at The Nelson-Atkins?

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is a nationally recognized institution and a cornerstone of the Kansas City community. 

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy values both market competitiveness and internal fairness, ensuring every employee’s contribution is recognized and rewarded.

• Salary offers consider role scope, responsibilities, experience, education/training, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare & Dependent Care)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Onsite wellness center and fitness classes

• Paid parental or family leave

Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off and ten paid holidays

• 35-hour work week for most positions (Monday–Friday)

Learning

• Free access to exhibitions and reciprocal admission to partner museums

• Ongoing learning through our Learning Management System

Financial Security

• Generous employer retirement contributions

• Life and disability insurance

Culture & Mission

• An inspiring, art-filled workplace where creativity and collaboration thrive

• Opportunities to attend exclusive exhibition previews, lectures, and community events

• A chance to make a tangible impact on access to the arts and cultural engagement

• A creative, inclusive culture that values scholarship, collaboration, and balance

Our Commitment to Inclusion

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

For individuals with disabilities seeking accommodation, please contact the People & Culture division at people&culture@nelson-atkins.org.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the selection process.