Development Operations Coordinator

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a Development Assistant to support two to three frontline fundraising staff, helping drive operational excellence and advanced fundraising initiatives. This role coordinates administrative tasks for donor activities, meetings, travel, and events, contributing to research funding, patient family programs, and medical education.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree with 4 years in fundraising or related work; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to develop relationships and maintain a positive brand image.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; comfortable working with data.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate materials for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Maintain supervisor calendars and schedule donor, doctor, trustee, and staff meetings; prepare rooms and refreshments.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital seeks a Development Assistant to support two to three frontline fundraising staff, helping drive operational excellence and advanced fundraising initiatives. This role coordinates administrative tasks for donor activities, meetings, travel, and events, contributing to research funding, patient family programs, and medical education.

The position requires an Associate’s Degree with 4 years in fundraising or related work; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred.