Development & Strategy Associate — Nonprofit

Perkins; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement day one

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

Perkins is seeking a Development Associate to support fundraising and marketing initiatives, coordinating cross-department projects and executive communications. You will work directly with the Chief Development & Marketing Officer and Managing Director of Development to drive donor initiatives and milestone tracking.

The role suits an organized, data-aware professional who can translate high-level goals into actionable work plans and maintain seamless daily operations across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in development, coordination, or administrative support, preferably in nonprofit.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to manage cross-team projects.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising and marketing strategies, coordinating cross-departmental projects.
• Prepare materials and communications for leadership, Board meetings, and donors.
• Manage scheduling, travel itineraries, and executive communications.
• Monitor milestones and ensure timely completion of action items and deadlines.
• Synthesize data into reports and presentations for leadership and funders.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Data analysis

CRM familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Perkins is seeking a Development Associate to support fundraising and marketing initiatives, coordinating cross-department projects and executive communications. You will work directly with the Chief Development & Marketing Officer and Managing Director of Development to drive donor initiatives and milestone tracking.

The role suits an organized, data-aware professional who can translate high-level goals into actionable work plans and maintain seamless daily operations across teams.