Development Operations Assistant (A1479879HN) Boston, Massachusetts

Salary: USD24 - USD25 per hour

This temporary Development Operations Assistant role is with a nonprofit organization in Boston focused on supporting women and advancing social justice. The position pays $24–$25/hour, is 100% onsite, and works 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. The assignment begins November 30 and is expected to run through January 30, with a strong possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Development team during the busy year-end fundraising season.
  • Assist with gift processing and donor acknowledgments.
  • Mail acknowledgment letters and file/scan donor gift documentation.
  • Process tribute gift notifications.
  • Download and process donor updates using Luminate Online and Raiser’s Edge NXT.
  • Process credit card donations and enter check donations.
  • Update donor records and maintain accurate database information.
  • Package and mail holiday card orders.
  • Prepare and send donor thank-you cards and emails.
  • Handle confidential donor information appropriately.
  • Provide additional administrative and operational support as needed.

Candidate Qualifications

  • Previous fundraising operations or nonprofit experience preferred.
  • Experience with Raiser’s Edge/NXT and Luminate Online is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly.
  • Excellent organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a busy environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively.
  • Legible handwriting for donor notes and correspondence.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and perform reaching, bending, and stooping.
  • Strong commitment to the nonprofit’s social justice mission.

Qualified candidates encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.