Nonprofit

Development Coordinator

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Boston, MA
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  • Details

    Job Type:Full Time
    Education:4-Year Degree Required
    Salary:See below
    Salary will be discussed during the interview process.

    Description

    Position Overview

    Founded in 1968, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) is a thriving and growing non-profit organization serving Boston youth. We are seeking a professional, thoughtful, and detail-oriented Development Coordinator to join its fundraising team. This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 3-4 days per week in the Boston office.

    The position fulfills a critical function at YES and contributes significantly to the organization’s fundraising activities with a focus on events and administrative support to the Senior Director of Development. The individual will be a key member of the Development team and help achieve YES’s philanthropic goals as outlined in the organization’s Strategic Plan. We are seeking candidates who can work in a fast-paced, small team environment and have a sincere interest in furthering the YES mission!

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support the coordination of fundraising events and teams at YES, including:
    • Annual Black Diamond Gala and other signature fundraising events
    • Boston Marathon, Rodman Ride, MR8K (Team YES)
    • Martin Richard Memorial Mile
    • Annual Trivia Night and Harbor Cruise (Hosted by the YES Young Professionals)
    • Other externally hosted events
    • Serve as a staff liaison to the Gala Planning Committee and work closely with the committee’s volunteer members to coordinate the Silent Auction
    • Enter gifts and pledges into Raisers Edge NXT
    • Run monthly reports for online gift contributions and third-party donation platforms.
    • Manage the online donation webpage
    • Write newsletter content, donor communications, and other development-related copy
    • Manage the gift acknowledgement letter process
    • Serve as a staff liaison to the YES Young Professionals Committee and support the planning of the Annual YES Trivia Night and Harbor Cruise
    • Other administrative duties as assigned to support the department/office

    Qualifications & Competencies

    • 1-2 years of previous experience in Development, Events, or a related field
    • Able to work in a fast-paced, small shop environment
    • Strong organizational skills and an attention to detail
    • Masterful at prioritizing tasks/projects as well as time management
    • Professional and mature individual with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with different personality types
    • Fast learner who is comfortable learning new technology
    • Previous experience with Raisers Edge NXT is a plus
    • Must be comfortable working with Microsoft Word and Excel
    • Ability to keep pace and be flexible with the changing needs within the department and/or organization.
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • Ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends as required

    The above job description and qualifications are not meant to be all-inclusive. Additional responsibilities and qualifications may be added at any time by the Senior Director of Development and/or Executive Director.

    Deadline to apply is September 30, 2024. Please submit resume with a cover letter to jburch@yeskids.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Position Overview

    Founded in 1968, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) is a thriving and growing non-profit organization serving Boston youth. We are seeking a professional, thoughtful, and detail-oriented Development Coordinator to join its fundraising team. This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 3-4 days per week in the Boston office.

    The position fulfills a critical function at YES and contributes significantly to the organization’s fundraising activities with a focus on events and administrative support to the Senior Director of Development. The individual will be a key member of the Development team and help achieve YES’s philanthropic goals as outlined in the organization’s Strategic Plan. We are seeking candidates who can work in a fast-paced, small team environment and have a sincere interest in furthering the YES mission!

    Key Responsibilities

    • Support the coordination of fundraising events and teams at YES, including:
    • Annual Black…

    Location

    On-site
    412 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02118, United States

    How to Apply

    Deadline to apply is September 30, 2024. Please submit resume with a cover letter to jburch@yeskids.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

    Deadline to apply is September 30, 2024. Please submit resume with a cover letter to jburch@yeskids.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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