Development Associate - Grants & Donor Data

BCNC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health benefits package

Retirement plan with employer matching

Paid time off and professional dev.

Job summary

BCNC in Boston is seeking a Development Associate to join our Development team. The role focuses on grants administration and database stewardship to raise funds for programs serving Asian and immigrant communities.

You will report to the Chief Development Officer and help share community stories, maintain donor records, and prepare reports and acknowledgments. A bachelor's degree and strong writing/communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Grants Administration: Understand and maintain knowledge of the org's history, structure, objectives, and financial needs.
• Grants Administration: Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities.
• Grants Administration: Maintain and edit documents for grant proposals.
• Grants Administration: Research and qualify prospective grant opportunities from private foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Grants Administration: Assist in gathering program data, narratives for needs statements and cases for support.
• Database Administration: Maintain donor records in database and generate queries for pipeline development.
• Database Administration: Support database clean-up, maintenance, and process compliance.
• Database Administration: Maintain records of gifts and pledges and prepare acknowledgments.
• Database Administration: Create gift reports and collaborate with staff to support agency goals.
• Database Administration: Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Database experience

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Editing and proofreading

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Independent yet collaborative

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

BCNC in Boston is seeking a Development Associate to join our Development team. The role focuses on grants administration and database stewardship to raise funds for programs serving Asian and immigrant communities.

You will report to the Chief Development Officer and help share community stories, maintain donor records, and prepare reports and acknowledgments. A bachelor's degree and strong writing/communication skills are essential.