76614BRJob Posting Title:Development Assistant, Corporate RelationsDepartment:Children's Hospital Trust AutoReqId:76614BRStatus:Full-TimeStandard Hours per Week:40 Job Posting Category:Development/Fundraising Job Posting Description: Boston Children’s Hospital Trust is the philanthropic resource for the hospital which provides vital funds to support our cutting edge research, community outreach, patient family programs and medical education. The Development Assistant supports members of the Corporate Relations team at Boston Children’s Hospital Trust. Using a broad understanding of the department’s fundraising philosophy, they employ a number of administrative, organization and communication skills in helping to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors and prospects. This Development Assistant, Corporate Relations will:
Provide crucial administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of fundraising and development activities.
Demonstrate a strong attention to detail and handle multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a professional demeanor.
Help manage team calendars and schedule internal and external appointments and meetings with donors, doctors, volunteers, trustees, and hospital staff. Reserve and prepare conference rooms and manage logistics for donor visits.
Develop proficiency in the donor database for the corporate team, ensuring accurate and timely input of information.
Oversee the gift process, from initial booking through to acknowledgment and payment coordination, while collaborating closely with various teams across the Trust.
Assist team with online proposal submissions and donor stewardship activities that may include; compiling reports, coordinating hospital visits/receptions, assisting with PR/Social Media coordination to acknowledge corporate gifts and involvement, among other activities.
Attend departmental and donor meetings as needed.
Assist supervisor with special projects and preparation of reports and documents as needed.
Assist supervisor and team with special projects as needed.
To qualify, you must have:
Minimum of an Associate’s Degree and 4 years of fundraising related work experience.
Bachelor’s degree is preferred and would replace the experience requirement.
Volunteer or intern fundraising experience is a plus.
Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint).
Critical thinking skills/ability to communicate professionally.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
#LI-Hybrid Office/Site Location:BostonRegular, Temporary, Per Diem:Regular Remote Eligibility :Part Remote/Hybrid
