Development Associate

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health, life, and disability coverage

Retirement plan with employer matching

Professional development

Job summary

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC) is seeking a Development Associate to join the Development team in Boston. You will help raise funds by sharing community stories and increasing visibility of needs within Asian and immigrant communities, reporting to the Chief Development Officer.

You will split time between grants administration and database management, supporting proposals, data gathering, donor records, and donor communications to advance BCNC's mission and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1 year+ of experience in human services, education, communications, or related field.
• Experience with databases and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of public/private and government funding processes.
• Commitment to BCNC's mission.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Grants Administration: manage grants, submit reports, edit grant proposals, research opportunities, assist with needs statements.
• Database Administration: maintain donor records, generate queries, perform data clean-up, track gifts and pledges, send acknowledgments.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

1+ year experience

Microsoft Office

Writing & editing

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Database software

Job description

What You Will Do:

The Development Associate is a member of the BCNC Development team. The Development team raises funds to support BCNC's mission by building relationships with donors and funders. You will work to share the stories of the community and raise the visibility of the needs and issues that face Asian and immigrant communities to secure resources needed for our critical programs and services. You will report directly to the Chief Development Officer.

In this role, you will:

Grants Administration 50%:

• Understand and maintain knowledge of the history, structure, objectives, programs, and financial needs of the organization.
• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities.
• Maintain and edit documents for grant proposals.
• Research and qualify prospective grant opportunities from private foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Assist in gathering program data, research, and narratives for needs statements and cases for support.

Database Administration 50%:

• Maintain and update individual and organization donor records in database.
• Generate queries and lists for pipeline development, prospecting, and solicitations.
• Support database clean-up, maintenance, and process compliance.
• Maintain records of gifts and pledges.
• Prepare and send acknowledgments and pledge payment reminders.
• Create gift reports for review.
• Collaborate with development team and staff members to support goals of the agency and department including events, research, and administrative tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What We Look For:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 1 year+ of experience in human services, education, communications, or related field.
• Experience with databases and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of public/private and government funding processes.
• Commitment and understanding of BCNC's mission.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and close attention to detail.
• Comfort with data entry, recordkeeping, and managing information accurately.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and follow through on tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally.
• Capacity to work well independently and take initiative as well as to collaborate with colleagues.
• Adaptable and flexible in responding to changing priorities and organizational needs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability coverage.
• Retirement plan with employer matching.
• Supportive time-off policy.
• Professional development.

Working Conditions:

• Must be available to work a flexible schedule and may require local travel during the workday.
• This position involves performing essential job functions in typical work environments, including but not limited to offices, classrooms, or community settings. Duties may require routine movement such as walking, standing, and bending. Depending on the role, responsibilities may also include the ability to move items weighing up to 25–50 pounds, and the use of computer equipment and effective communication. All essential functions can be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Please Note:

You must be authorized to work in the United States. BCNC does not provide sponsorship for an employment work visa.

BCNC is an equal opportunity non-profit organization that supports diversity and encourages all employees and applicants to apply. The language proficiency requirement is based solely on the needs of the position and is essential for fulfilling the role's responsibilities. BCNC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State or Local laws.