A letter from our Honorary Chairs, Brad and Paige Allen

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Dear Friends in Preservation:

On behalf of Historic Albany Foundation, we invite you to join us on the 2023 Honorary Committee for Feast, one of Historic Albany’s largest and most-anticipated fundraisers of the year.  On Saturday, April 22nd at 6 pm we will hold Feast 2023 in person on the fourth floor Terrace Gallery at the New York State Museum.

We are thrilled and honored to be invited to be the Honorary Chairs of Feast 2023, as we have been involved with Historic Albany Foundation for many years in several different ways.  We have hosted Feast and the Holiday House Tour, and Brad served on the Board of Directors from 2008 to 2011.  

Albany is blessed with a rich architectural history, but that history can easily be erased without constant attention.  Since 1974, Historic Albany Foundation has been working to preserve and protect that history through raising awareness about the architectural gems around us, advocating for buildings that are in danger of being lost, and educating those of us who have the pleasure of owning an older home on how to be good stewards and ensure that the features that make our homes special are lovingly maintained so that future generations can also enjoy them.  For all these reasons, we have been longtime financial supporters of Historic Albany Foundation.  We hope that you have been similarly inspired by the good work of the Foundation and will join us on the Honorary Committee for Feast 2023.

Behind the scenes the event committee and staff are planning a wonderful evening with a WINDOWS ON ALBANY theme, and we look forward to seeing you there.  The evening will include a sumptuous buffet, wines, spirit tastings, a fun assortment of unique desserts, live music, and as always – a fabulous silent auction.  The auction will again be held online, and starting at noon on the day of the event the auction will be open only to Honorary Committee members.  The auction will open to the general public at 6pm. This year we will also be having a special in-person only auction of window sashes that have been beautifully transformed into a piece of art embodying Albany’s history, spirit or culture.

We hope that you will consider joining us on the Honorary Committee this year to support the vital mission of Historic Albany Foundation.  Please RSVP by Friday, February 24th to be included in the invitation.  You may RSVP via the enclosed envelope, or online at: www.historic-albany.org/feast.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday, April 22nd! 

Brad and Paige Allen
Long-term supporters of Historic Albany

Feast Sponsorship

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You may have heard that Historic Albany Foundation’s annual Spring Fundraiser, Feast, is coming soon! This event, which hosts over 250 people, will be held at the New York State Museum (222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY 12230) in downtown Albany on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Every year we look to local businesses to sponsor and support this event, helping to raise funds for our mission to protect and preserve the architectural heritage of Albany. 

What does this mean your business could be a part of?

> Providing low and free-cost programs that educate and empower (our tours and free hands-on workshops)

> Assisting people who need help with their historic houses
> Advocating for the architecture of the city
> Operating our ever-growing salvage Warehouse
> Running our new Tool Lending Library.

We have several sponsorship levels ($250-$10,000)  which include the following benefits:

> Your business logo on the invitation (mailed to nearly 2,000 households), logo onsite event signage, log on HAF and auction websites, and logo on event program 

> Recognition on our social media (a primarily local audience of 6,000)
> Sponsorship profile and recognition on our e-newsletter (audience of 3,500)
> Entry to the event 

Please and donate below. If you are interested in sponsorship or would like to know more about our organization and what your donation would help achieve, please contact Kim Parker, our Outreach and Program Manager, on 518 465 0876 ext110. Or better yet, you’re very welcome to visit our Offices, Warehouse, and Tool Lending Library at 89 Lexington.

Please note - all donations are tax-deductible.

become a sponsor here

Corporate Membership Levels and Benefits

$10,000 Sky Scraper

● Recognition in one signature event invitation and program as Presenting Sponsor

● Ten tickets to one signature event

● Invitation for company representative to speak at the event

● Company banner displayed at the event

● Recognition on HAF website, Facebook page, Instagram, inclusion in event press release

$5,000 Victorian

● Company logo in one signature event invitation and program book

● Eight tickets to one signature event

● Company banner displayed at the event

● Recognition on HAF website, Facebook page, Instagram and event press release

____ $2,500 Classical

● Company logo in one signature event invitation and program book

● Six tickets to one signature event

● Recognition on HAF website, Facebook page, Instagram and event press release

$1,000 Tudor

● Company logo in one signature event invitation and program book

● Four tickets to one signature event

● Recognition on HAF website and Facebook page, Instagram

$500 Arts and Craft

● Company logo in one signature event invitation and program book

● Two tickets to one signature event

● Recognition on HAF website and Facebook page, Instagram

$250 Modern

● Company logo in one signature event invitation and program book

● One ticket to the event

● Recognition on HAF website and Facebook page, Instagram

Administrative Assistant Job Vacancy - Filled!

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POSITION: Administrative Assistant

TYPE: Part Time - Hourly

OVERVIEW

Historic Albany Foundation is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and protect buildings that have architectural, historic, or civic value through advocacy, technical assistance and education.  

POSITION

The Administrative Assistant position at Historic Albany Foundation is part-time, up to 16 hours per week on average, with more hours required for special events (namely Feast in the spring, Stoop Stroll / House and Garden Tour in the summer,  and Built in the fall).  This position shares the administrative and program tasks as part of the HAF administrative office team.  This position can be accomplished Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend hours required for special events and programs. Hours and days can be flexible with mandatory attendance each Wednesday morning.

This position works closely with the Membership, Outreach, and Programming Manager, the Director of Preservation Services, and the Executive Director.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

General Administrative Support   These activities support income-producing programs and events and have proven to result in increased membership and attendance

  • Updating monthly membership renewal letters and mailing to soon-to-expire members

  • Emailing soon-to-be-expiring members

  • Filing

  • Managing the donor database (including inputting, exporting, tagging, and running lists)

  • Managing the CRM audience using the information from the donor database 

  • Transferring data from Square into the above channels

  • Generating all thank you letters via mail merge 

  • Managing online community calendars with upcoming programming dates and descriptions 

  • Ordering office and event supplies

  • Errands such as the post office, picking up supplies, etc.

  • Other administrative duties as they arise

Special Events and Programs These activities directly support annual fundraising events and programs:

  • General event administration

  • Assistance with online auctions

  • Assistance with RSVP lists for events

  • Attend major events and programs for assistance with registration, and onsite needs

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Minimum of high school diploma

  • At least five years of experience in a similar administrative position

  • Attention to detail and accuracy

  • Ability to work independently 

  • Self-starter

  • Proficient in various technology and software including Microsoft Office, Google Drive, and ability to learn various database and website software

  • A valid NYS Driver’s License for the ability to drive for occasional errands is required

Hourly Rate of Pay:  $18

HAF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or ability.

To Apply:  Please email a cover letter and resume to Pamela Howard, Executive Director at phoward@historic-albany.org by Friday, January 20, 2023.  No calls, please.