Development Assistant (A1467188CP) Dorchester, Massachusetts

Salary: USD22 - USD24 per hour

Our client, a nonprofit organization, is seeking a Development Assistant to join their fast-paced fundraising and development team. This is a fully onsite opportunity offering $22-$24/hour, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with free onsite parking. The role will support donor relations, fundraising initiatives, event coordination, volunteer engagement, and day-to-day development operations. Qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply today for immediate consideration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain donor database records and support data tracking, reporting, and analysis
  • Process donations and prepare acknowledgment letters and donor correspondence
  • Reconcile donation records with the Finance team
  • Conduct prospect research to support fundraising efforts
  • Coordinate donor stewardship and communication activities
  • Manage in-kind donation intake, tracking, distribution, and acknowledgments
  • Support annual fundraising campaigns and giving initiatives
  • Assist with fundraising event planning, logistics, registrations, guest lists, and event execution

Candidate Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or related professional experience
  • 1-2+ years of development or fundraising experience preferred
  • Prior nonprofit experience required
  • Experience with CRM/database systems, including Raiser's Edge or Blackbaud preferred
  • Strong administrative, data management, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality