Advancement Associate - Donor Relations & Grants

Codman Academy; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 47,626 - 83,136; Full time

Job summary

Codman Academy seeks an Advancement Associate to support fundraising and communications across donor stewardship, grants, events, and marketing. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the role includes managing gift processing, grant tracking, and donor records to sustain development efforts.

You will contribute to social media and print content, assist with the gala and cultivation events, and collaborate with finance and program teams on timely reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in development, nonprofit administration, communications, or a related field.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with social media platforms and design tools (e.g., Canva); familiarity with donor CRM/database systems.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to Codman Academy's mission and to serving the Dorchester community.

Responsibilities

• Support donor stewardship by managing a portfolio of donors and timely acknowledgments.
• Process gifts and maintain accurate donor records in the CRM.
• Facilitate grants, deadlines, and reporting in coordination with the Director of Advancement.
• Develop and schedule social media content and print collateral.
• Plan and execute events, including the annual gala and cultivation gatherings.
• Support advancement operations, including reporting and scheduling with the Director of Advancement.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Organizational skills

Social media management

Canva

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CRM/database systems

Job description

Codman Academy seeks an Advancement Associate to support fundraising and communications across donor stewardship, grants, events, and marketing. Reporting to the Director of Advancement, the role includes managing gift processing, grant tracking, and donor records to sustain development efforts.

You will contribute to social media and print content, assist with the gala and cultivation events, and collaborate with finance and program teams on timely reports.