Part-Time Development Data & Donor Relations Assistant

Foundation for MetroWest - Natick, MA; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The Foundation for MetroWest is seeking a Development Assistant to support the donor database system and moves management within the Development Team. This part-time, 20-hour-per-week position is based in Natick, MA and offers meaningful opportunities to advance philanthropy in the MetroWest region.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of office experience, strong MS Office and database skills, and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to working with donors and staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of office experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Experience with donor databases preferred (eTapestry or similar).

Responsibilities

• Maintain data integrity in the donor database; manage mailing lists, events, gift records, and reports.
• Enter all gifts in eTapestry (checks, pledges, recurring gifts, cards, online gifts, stock gifts, event tickets).
• Produce and send gift acknowledgement letters in a timely manner.
• Generate and circulate reports to staff; update prospect records in eTapestry.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Prioritization

Initiative

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

eTapestry

CRM

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Foundation for MetroWest is seeking a Development Assistant to support the donor database system and moves management within the Development Team. This part-time, 20-hour-per-week position is based in Natick, MA and offers meaningful opportunities to advance philanthropy in the MetroWest region.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of office experience, strong MS Office and database skills, and a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to working with donors and staff.