Nonprofit Development & Campaign Operations Associate

Jobtailor; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Administrative & Development Coordinator to support the Chief Development & Marketing Officer in Watertown, MA. You will manage complex calendars, draft strategic materials, arrange travel, and coordinate cross‑department initiatives to advance fundraising goals.

The role requires 1–3 years in development or nonprofit administration, a bachelor’s degree, and strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or related field.
• 1–3 years experience in development, project coordination, administrative support, or related roles.
• Non-profit environment experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and deadlines.
• Proficient with data analysis and basic reporting tools.
• Familiar with fundraising systems (Salesforce) and CRMs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills and discretion.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for the Chief Development & Marketing Officer, managing and prioritizing incoming requests
• Draft and edit talking points, briefing documents, presentations, and correspondence for development leadership
• Manage meeting scheduling, travel and meeting itineraries, and administrative needs
• Support Board of Trustees and senior leadership meeting materials and follow-up
• Represent the CDMO in select meetings when appropriate
• Assist with cross-departmental initiatives, campaign projects, and donor stewardship efforts
• Monitor project milestones, decisions, action items, and departmental deadlines
• Coordinate strategic initiatives across development functions
• Translate organizational goals into measurable work plans
• Facilitate strategic planning sessions and track departmental progress
• Evaluate workflows and identify resource efficiencies and process enhancements
• Maintain master calendars, reporting schedules, and performance dashboards
• Evaluate fundraising metrics, analyze performance, and identify growth trends
• Synthesize data into reports and presentations for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and key funders

Skills

Project Coordination

Data Analysis

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Discretion

Relationship Building

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

CRMs

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Administrative & Development Coordinator to support the Chief Development & Marketing Officer in Watertown, MA. You will manage complex calendars, draft strategic materials, arrange travel, and coordinate cross‑department initiatives to advance fundraising goals.

The role requires 1–3 years in development or nonprofit administration, a bachelor’s degree, and strong written and verbal communication.