Development Operations Assistant

Beacon Hill; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Boston is seeking a Development Operations Assistant for a nonprofit focused on supporting women and advancing social justice. This temporary, onsite role pays $24–$25/hour, runs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, and begins November 30 with a possible extension through January 30.

You will assist with gift processing, donor acknowledgments, and manage donor records using Raiser's Edge NXT and Luminate Online, along with standard office software.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising operations or nonprofit settings preferred.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge/NXT and Luminate Online highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development team during the busy year-end fundraising season.
• Assist with gift processing and donor acknowledgments.
• Mail acknowledgment letters and file/scan donor gift documentation.
• Process tribute gift notifications.
• Download and process donor updates using Raiser's Edge NXT and Luminate Online.
• Process credit card and check donations.
• Update donor records and maintain database information.
• Package and mail holiday card orders.
• Prepare and send donor thank-you cards and emails.
• Provide additional administrative support as needed.

Skills

Fundraising operations

Nonprofit experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge/NXT

Luminate Online

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

This temporary Development Operations Assistant role is with a nonprofit organization in Boston focused on supporting women and advancing social justice. The position pays $24-$25/hour, is 100% onsite, and works 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. The assignment begins November 30 and is expected to run through January 30, with a strong possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Development team during the busy year-end fundraising season.
• Assist with gift processing and donor acknowledgments.
• Mail acknowledgment letters and file/scan donor gift documentation.
• Process tribute gift notifications.
• Download and process donor updates using Luminate Online and Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Process credit card donations and enter check donations.
• Update donor records and maintain accurate database information.
• Package and mail holiday card orders.
• Prepare and send donor thank-you cards and emails.
• Provide additional administrative and operational support as needed.

Candidate Qualifications

• Previous fundraising operations or nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience with Raiser's Edge/NXT and Luminate Online is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Excellent organization, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a busy environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectiveully.
• Legible handwriting for donor notes and correspondence.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and perform reaching, bending, and stooping.
• Strong commitment to the nonprofit's social justice mission.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.