Development & Prospect Research Associate

The Boston Foundation - Boston, MA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation in Boston, MA is seeking a Development Associate to support fundraising efforts for BEF and related partnerships. You will assist with prospect research, meeting preparation, and coordinating grant writing and reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining Salesforce donor records, assisting with events, and producing briefing materials and correspondence. The role requires strong communication, data management, and the ability to work with a diverse team under deadlines.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent; fundraising or environment preferred.
• Minimum 3 years related experience in grant writing or prospect research.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Salesforce and MS Office; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute prospect research to qualify prospects for cultivation and solicitation.
• Prepare staff and BEF leadership for meetings, including briefing materials and logistics.
• Maintain donor and fund records in Salesforce; ensure timely data entry.
• Coordinate grants writing and reporting for BEF and other partnerships.
• Field inquiries from prospects/donors via phone, email, or mail.
• Draft general correspondence and development packets for materials.
• Maintain institutional funding files, including proposals and reports.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to track fundraising progress and reporting.
• Support events with scheduling, guest lists, invites, and follow-up.

Skills

Grant research

Prospect research

Donor relations

Communication

Data analysis

MS Office

Salesforce

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

The Boston Foundation in Boston, MA is seeking a Development Associate to support fundraising efforts for BEF and related partnerships. You will assist with prospect research, meeting preparation, and coordinating grant writing and reporting.

Responsibilities include maintaining Salesforce donor records, assisting with events, and producing briefing materials and correspondence. The role requires strong communication, data management, and the ability to work with a diverse team under deadlines.