Donor Relations & Development Assistant

Museum of African American History, Incorporated; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of African American History, Incorporated in Boston, MA is seeking a Development Assistant to support fundraising, membership, and donor engagement activities. The role processes gifts, updates donor records in the CRM, and coordinates acknowledgments and mailings under the Director of Development.

This temporary full-time position (6 months, potential for temp-to-perm) covers Boston and Nantucket, with a salary of $24–$25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with donor databases/CRMs and nonprofit fundraising is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel); familiarity with email marketing is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Process charitable contributions and pledges via multiple payment methods.
• Enter and maintain donor, gift, pledge, and membership records in the donor database/CRM.
• Prepare donor acknowledgments, tax receipts, and membership communications.
• Coordinate membership mailings, lists, labels, and materials.
• Assist with donor and prospect research as requested by the Director of Development.
• Support planning and execution of fundraising events and stewardship activities.

Job description

The Museum of African American History, Incorporated in Boston, MA is seeking a Development Assistant to support fundraising, membership, and donor engagement activities. The role processes gifts, updates donor records in the CRM, and coordinates acknowledgments and mailings under the Director of Development.

This temporary full-time position (6 months, potential for temp-to-perm) covers Boston and Nantucket, with a salary of $24–$25 per hour.