Part-Time Development Assistant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group, LLC seeks a Development Assistant in Boston for a part-time role (~20 hours/week, Mon-Thu, 9–2 or 10–3). Onsite initially, transitioning to hybrid, supporting a nonprofit fundraising campaign through July 2027.

You will attend meetings, document notes, enter and track donor activity in Salesforce, run reports, and assist with research and communications while maintaining confidentiality and equity commitments.

Qualifications

• Strong note-taking and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.
• Professional and collaborative approach when working with stakeholders.
• Strong time management and follow-through skills.
• Comfortable learning new systems and technology.
• Salesforce or CRM experience preferred.
• Prospect research experience or familiarity with tools such as DonorSearch preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and mission-driven work.

Responsibilities

• Attend recurring campaign and consultant meetings and take detailed, professional notes.
• Track action items and follow up on assignments to ensure completion.
• Enter donor meeting notes and campaign activity into Salesforce.
• Update prospect stages and maintain accurate donor records.
• Run and modify Salesforce reports as needed.
• Conduct donor and prospect research using research tools and databases.
• Monitor and contribute to campaign-related Slack and email communications.
• Organize and maintain campaign information for the development team.
• Handle confidential donor and organizational information with discretion.
• Support fundraising campaign initiatives and other administrative projects as assigned.

Skills

Note-taking

Written communication

Organization

Multitasking

Stakeholder collaboration

CRM systems (Salesforce)

Donor research tools (DonorSearch)

Adaptability

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Beacon Hill was founded to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing. This temporary Development Assistant opportunity offers $23/hour for approximately 20 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM or 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The position is located in Boston and supports a nonprofit advocacy organization during a major fundraising campaign. The role begins fully onsite and transitions to a hybrid schedule after several weeks. The assignment is expected to run through July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Attend recurring campaign and consultant meetings and take detailed, professional notes
• Track action items and follow up on assignments to ensure completion
• Enter donor meeting notes and campaign activity into Salesforce
• Update prospect stages and maintain accurate donor records
• Run and modify Salesforce reports as needed
• Conduct donor and prospect research using research tools and databases
• Monitor and contribute to campaign-related Slack and email communications
• Organize and maintain campaign information for the development team
• Handle confidential donor and organizational information with discretion
• Support fundraising campaign initiatives and other administrative projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong note-taking and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
• Professional and collaborative approach when working with stakeholders
• Strong time management and follow-through skills
• Comfortable learning new systems and technology
• Salesforce or CRM experience preferred
• Prospect research experience or familiarity with tools such as DonorSearch preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and mission-driven work

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement. Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs. Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.

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