Development Associate - Donor Relations & Events

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) seeks a Development Associate to advance philanthropic goals through fundraising event management, prospect research, and back-office support for gifts and acknowledgments.

The role supports GMGI’s mission across oceans, human health, and education, with a focus on growing the development program and coordinating with the Development and Executive Directors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years in development, donor relations, or alumni relations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth prospect research on individuals, foundations, and corporations to inform cultivation strategies.
• Conduct research using iWave and other tools to uncover new prospects.
• Assist the Development Director in executing fundraising initiatives and leadership campaigns.
• Support scheduling, logistics, and follow-up for prospect and donor meetings.
• Provide high-level support for special fundraising projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Prospect research

Donor relations

Event planning

CRM (Salesforce)

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe

Job description

Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI) seeks a Development Associate to advance philanthropic goals through fundraising event management, prospect research, and back-office support for gifts and acknowledgments.

The role supports GMGI’s mission across oceans, human health, and education, with a focus on growing the development program and coordinating with the Development and Executive Directors.