Development Assistant

Conservation Law Foundation, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Development Assistant to support CLF’s development program in Boston, MA with some remote work. The role collaborates with major gifts, individual giving, research, and events teams, reporting to the Senior Director of Development Operations.

The position emphasizes accurate data entry, donor communications, and administrative coordination to ensure timely acknowledgments, gift processing, and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills for donor interactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with fundraising databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Record all gifts in the database accurately and relay information to stakeholders.
• Prepare and mail acknowledgment letters and track hand-signed letters.
• Maintain donor data integrity and assist with data cleanup projects.
• Provide outstanding customer service via phone and email to donors and staff.
• Log checks and collaborate with finance on processing and entry.
• Coordinate production and mailing of solicitation letters and materials.
• Serve as liaison between development and other states for administrative matters.
• Support the team with scheduling and special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Organization

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Fundraising databases

Job description

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Development Assistant to provide critical support to CLF’s comprehensive development program. The Development Assistant is an integral member of the development team, working collaboratively with staff across major gifts, individual giving, research, foundation relations and events staff. The Development Assistant reports to the Senior Director of Development Operations. This is a full-time non-exempt position based in Boston, MA with some opportunity for remote work.

What you’ll do

• Record all gifts in the Raiser’s Edge database in an accurate and timely manner and communicate gifts received to key internal stakeholders;
• Print, assemble, and mail acknowledgment letters, including tracking the status of hand-signed letters to ensure timely review, signature, and mailing;
• Maintain accuracy and consistency in donor data and gift records, including updating biographical information in the database and assisting with other data entry and database clean-up projects;
• Provide outstanding customer service in response to phone and email inquiries received by the development office; support staff and donors as they interact with the department; prepare donor communications as needed;
• Maintain a log of checks received and collaborate with members of the finance department on check processing and gift entry;
• Coordinate in-house production and mailing of solicitation letters and other materials;
• Serve as a liaison between the development department and staff in other states on administrative and development-related matters;
• Support the development team with administrative tasks and special projects, including scheduling team meetings and planning team retreats;
• Perform other duties as needed.

What you’ll need

• Superior attention to detail, commitment to data accuracy, and organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Experience and a high degree of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with fundraising and communications databases is a plus, but not required;
• Ability to take initiative, solve problems, assess priorities, and manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment;
• Enthusiasm for environmental issues and/or a background in environmental studies or advocacy is a plus;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Our highest priority is finding the best candidate for the job. Research has shown that people of color and women are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described in a job description. Our hiring process is centered on assessing candidates with various lived experiences. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our described qualifications or have a less traditional background.

About CLF

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) protects New England’s environment for the benefit of all people. A non-profit, member-supported organization, CLF uses the law, science, and the market to solve the region’s most challenging environmental problems, from climate change to ocean conservation to transportation. Every day, CLF advocates stand up for New Englanders—in statehouses, courthouses, boardrooms, regulatory hearings, and community gatherings—to forge innovative paths to environmental progress and economic prosperity for all in our region. To that end, CLF frequently works with communities of color, and those that are economically or otherwise disadvantaged, which often suffer disproportionately from the impacts of environmental degradation.

CLF is committed to diversity among our staff, volunteers, boards, and membership and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture where all can thrive.

Salary and Benefits

CLF offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits plan, and an open, inclusive, and accepting work environment where differences are highly respected. The starting salary range for the position is $56,000 - $60,500.

Placement within the salary range will be determined by relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with significant consideration given to internal pay equity. CLF is committed to ensuring compensation decisions are fair, consistent, and aligned with the experience and contributions of current employees in similar roles.

We recognize the value of work-life balance and also strive to create opportunities for growth for all employees through professional development.