Part-Time Fundraising & Donor Relations Assistant

Beacon Hill; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Beacon Hill in Boston is seeking a Development Assistant (A1473752AG) for a part-time, onsite role in Cambridge, MA. The position pays $26/hour for ~25 hours weekly with a flexible schedule and an 8+ week contract that could convert to full-time.

Responsibilities include donor communications, updating donor databases, drafting correspondence, coordinating events, and supporting fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, experience in

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Administrative support experience preferred.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and database management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on details.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Event coordination and scheduling experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with students, alumni, families, donors, staff, and visitors
• Update and maintain spreadsheets and donor databases
• Draft correspondence including emails, letters, and thank you notes
• Assist with fundraising events and campaign administration
• Track donor information and manage follow-up outreach
• Support administrative projects related to development and fundraising initiatives
• Provide administrative support to leadership, including scheduling meetings
• Coordinate catering and event setup
• Process and reconcile expense reports

Skills

Communication

Administrative support

Spreadsheet/database management

Tools

Excel

Database management

Job description

Beacon Hill in Boston is seeking a Development Assistant (A1473752AG) for a part-time, onsite role in Cambridge, MA. The position pays $26/hour for ~25 hours weekly with a flexible schedule and an 8+ week contract that could convert to full-time.

Responsibilities include donor communications, updating donor databases, drafting correspondence, coordinating events, and supporting fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication, experience in