Donor Programs & Events Associate

The Boston Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation seeks a Program Associate for the New England International Donors (NEID) to support the Executive Director and Steering Committee in building a vibrant community of engaged global philanthropists. This hands-on role emphasizes administration, communications, and event management while fostering collaboration across teams.

The successful candidate will handle membership records, coordinate in-house and external events, draft communications, and assist with fundraising

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; experience preferred in nonprofit philanthropy.
• Two plus years of relevant work experience or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with proven track record.
• Ability to take initiative, be resourceful, and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain up to date database of NEID members and track membership payments.
• Draft monthly newsletters and manage online events calendar.
• Coordinate event planning and logistics from invitations to follow-up.
• Serve as the first point of contact for NEID members and inquiries.
• Prepare materials for quarterly Steering Committee meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Written and oral communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

2+ years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

WordPress

Wix

Buffer

Job description

The Boston Foundation seeks a Program Associate for the New England International Donors (NEID) to support the Executive Director and Steering Committee in building a vibrant community of engaged global philanthropists. This hands-on role emphasizes administration, communications, and event management while fostering collaboration across teams.

The successful candidate will handle membership records, coordinate in-house and external events, draft communications, and assist with fundraising