86513BR

Children's Hospital Trust

Job Posting Description

Job/Department Summary: Working closely with the Foundation Relations team, the Development Assistant will support operational excellence and advanced fundraising initiatives. This role will provide critical coordination and administrative support for two to three frontline fundraising staff which provides vital funds to support our cutting-edge research, community outreach, patient family programs and medical education for the hospital.

Responsibilities:

Assist in developing materials for use in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors and prospects
Maintain meeting calendar of supervisor and schedule internal and external appointments and meetings with donors, doctors, volunteers, trustees, and hospital staff. Reserve and prepare conference rooms and order refreshments for meetings and donor visits
Make local, national, and/or international travel arrangements for Trust staff, and hospital staff as needed
Organize donor visits and may attend when appropriate
Maintain constituent information in donor database including biographical information, Trust codes, solicitor actions and proposal information
Provide general office support including answering phones, greeting and directing guests, and providing other basic administrative help as necessary
Organize events/meetings including developing and managing invitation lists, attendance, room space, refreshments and staffing the event
Assist supervisor with special projects and preparation of reports and documents as needed
Develop proficiency in donor database, with the ability to run basic reports and queries
May serve as resource and provide training to other administrative staff
Education/Requirements:
Min of an Associate’s Degree and 4 years of fundraising related work experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred and would replace the experience requirement. One (1) additional year of development, marketing, events or customer service experience required, preferably at BCH.
Experience:
Ability to develop strong relationships with others and fosters a positive organization and brand image.
Demonstrates good critical thinking skills
Strong communication (written and verbal) skills
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint); Ability to work with data and databases
Ability to proactively problem solve and recommend process improvements
Good time management skills
Cover letter is preferred

Status

Full-Time

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem

Regular

Standard Hours per Week

40

Pay Range

$19.83-$29.49 Hourly

Office/Site Location

Boston

Job Posting Category

Development/Fundraising, Trust and Philanthropy

Remote Eligibility

Part Remote/Hybrid

Development Assistant, Foundation Relations | Boston Childrens Hospital