Fundraising Assistant

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM) we believe that every child deserves to have a mentor in their corner to ignite and defend their potential. That's why we are committed to promoting the healthy development of children through the nurturing of continuing, one-to-one friendships with caring responsible adults, supported by trained professional staff. We are supported in our mission by generous donors and who believe in what we do and donate to fund our operations year after year.

Role Summary

As a Development Assistant you will play a unique and essential role in supporting the agency’s fundraising operations, including fundraising logistics, planning, and research. To do so you will interact with donors, volunteers, staff, and others who love the youth of our communities and believe in our mission. You will execute administrative and logistic tasks assigned by our events team and help our annual fund officers engaged with current and prospective donors. To accomplish this you will showcase critical thinking, technical, and administrative skills.

Our events are held at strategic times throughout the year and occur throughout eastern Massachusetts. So, while the specific work location for this position is flexible, preference will be given to candidates who are comfortable traveling to local sites and familiar with the geography we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of fundraising initiatives, including coordinating logistics, tracking donor engagement, and supporting fundraising campaigns.
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising events by managing logistics, coordinating with vendors, securing venues, and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.
• Interact with some donors, volunteers, and community supporters to foster relationships and provide excellent stewardship.
• Perform administrative duties such as scheduling meetings, preparing reports, managing correspondence, and maintaining donor records.
• Aid the development operations team with gift entry and donor prospecting to maintain accurate donor records in our database
• Assist our fundraisers in engaging current and prospective donors by preparing materials, scheduling meetings, and tracking outreach efforts.
• Help recruit, schedule, and communicate with volunteers for fundraising events and activities.
• Be available to travel to event locations throughout eastern Massachusetts to provide on-the-ground support and ensure smooth execution.
• Use analytical and problem-solving skills to improve fundraising processes, troubleshoot logistical challenges, and enhance donor engagement strategies.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or associates degree with two or more years of relevant work experience
• Availability to work full-time. Hours may include evenings and weekends
• Access to reliable internet and phone connections
• Familiarity with Office 365 (excel, word, PowerPoint, etc.) and Salesforce

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to travel to sites where our events and committee meetings are hosted across eastern Massachusetts
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed
• Demonstrated comfort and ability to work with and motivate a wide variety of people with a preference for candidates with experience obtaining sponsors and motivating volunteers to drive revenue for an event
• Ability to successfully work independently and in a team environment
• Enthusiasm, creativity, a positive sense of humor, and a “can-do” attitude
• Proven organization and time management skills to complete a high volume of varied responsibilities in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent strategic problem-solving ability with a positive, “can-do” attitude
• Knowledge of Salesforce, Office 365 suite

Salary Range: $44,000 - $52,000

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