Development Operations Assistant Jobs in Massachusetts

Veterans Inc., the largest provider of supportive services to Veterans and their families in New England, believes that because they were there when we needed them, we must be there now that they need us. Veterans Inc. is seeking to fill the Development Operations Coordinator. Under the general direction of the Senior Fund Development Manager, the Development Operations Coordinator is a key member of the Development team and is responsible for gift entry, donor database and acknowledgement of all donations, implementation of the annual appeal, individual giving strategies, and overall development and event support. This position is onsite within the Development Office.WHAT YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAY TO DAYGift Entry into donor database and generate acknowledgement correspondence Manage all Weblinks and online donation platforms regarding standard annual donationsFacilitate weekly reconciliation between Finance and Development DepartmentsDevelop strategies to ensure proper acknowledgment of donors.Facilitating timely acknowledgment functions (Letters, emails, etc.)Primary Administrative Support for the Development DepartmentDatabase Management (solicitor contact entry, moves management, etc.); ensure accurate and up-to-date donor recordsAssist in implementing Individual Giving strategies and the Annual Giving campaignTrack giving and produces reports as needed to share with the team.Assist with the communication and management of external donor fundraisers, drives, etc. Assist with grant-seeking strategies and calendar of planned grants to support new projects and ongoing initiatives.Assist Sr. Fund Development Manager with managing unrestricted grants through application and reporting process; develop timelines and tracking systems as necessary.Assist in maintaining relationships with donors, foundations, and other grant-makers where necessaryProvide support to all areas of communications.Assist with the development of fundraising materialsWHAT YOU MUST HAVE:Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Business, or a related field. Preferred two (2) to four (4) years' experience in donor relations, donor database management, non-profit operations, writing and/or filing applications (manual and electronic), evaluation, project management, reporting, and public outreach/relations preferred.Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Outstanding communication and organizational skills with strong grammar, creative writing, proofreading, and word processing skills required.Must be able to confidently and successfully manage competing deadlines with the ability to prioritize in order to accomplish tasks.Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Exceptional project management skills (prioritizing, timeline, budget, procedure, reporting, and evaluation) required.This position requires some minimal travel so reliable transportation and a valid driver's license are required.This position requires some travel, reliable transportation, and a valid driver's license are required.Must be able to pass a CORI/background records check successfully.Compliance with Veterans Inc. COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Religious and Medical Exemptions are considered.WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:Comprehensive Benefits Package for FT employees includes:BCBS Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceEmployer Paid Short and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.$2500 Medical Opt-Out program if you have medical coverage through another source.Retirement Plan (403B) with a $2000 MatchFlexible Spending AccountsTuition Reimbursement ProgramPaid Parental LeaveFor more information or to apply now, visit our website. Please do not mail, email, or fax your cover letter/resume, as we are limited to only accepting completed applications through our career page. Mailed, emailed, or faxed cover letter, resume, and applications will not be reviewed.Veterans Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or protected Veteran status. If you need assistance completing an application, don't hesitate to contact careers1@veteransinc.org.We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Agencies are requested not to contact Veterans Inc. with recruiting inquiries.