Development Associate Major Gifts Days 40 Hours BWH Development

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

Focused on managing high level activities in a complex and fast-paced environment, the Development Coordinator is supervised by the Assistant Vice President and provides administrative and project support to the Associate Vice President, Assistant Vice President and 3-4 front-line fundraisers as part of a larger major gifts team. S/he will work independently and collaboratively on special projects and ongoing strategy to grow the major gifts program.

At the Brigham, we are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive community that encourages every employee to bring their authentic self to work. Brigham Health and the Development Office are focused on equity and ensuring equal access to employment and advancement opportunities. We seek to embrace the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. We believe honoring all forms of human presence and expression enriches the Brigham community and enables us to understand and meet the needs of our diverse community more fully.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Coordinating and actively participating in various projects such as event planning, mailings and discovery calls.

* Scheduling meetings/appointments and updating calendar

* Updating information in fundraising database

* Preparing memos, letters and other correspondence.

* Word processing, proofreading and editing materials as required

* Fielding routine phone calls and taking accurate message

* Initiating and responding to routine correspondence

* Preparing biographies, briefings and agendas for meeting

* Organizing and maintaining files, both paper and electronic

* Preparing check requests, purchase orders, and submitting bills for payment.

* Performing qualification calls as needed

* Performing the "hospital run" for the Development Office as needed

* Covering the Development Office reception desk as needed

* Occasional night and weekend hours supporting development activitie

* Other duties as required

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

* High school diploma or equivalent

* One years of development experience or related experience preferred

* Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong proofreading ability

* Superb organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail

* Excellent computer literacy using Microsoft Office

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

* Strong team player

* Flexibility in work style and the ability to multitask

* Enthusiastic attitude and an appreciation for a fast-paced, professional environment

* Sincere interest in philanthropy and advancing the hospital's mission of patient care, teaching and research

* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work autonomously under pressure of multiple and sequential deadline

EEO Statement

BWH is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.