Research Associate

The Boston Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston Foundation is seeking a Research Associate to advance its mission by supporting cultivation and stewardship through in-depth research and strategic insights. You will curate comprehensive research profiles on prospective and current donors, and prepare high‑quality briefs for leadership and development staff to inform engagement strategies.

You will also help maintain accurate donor records, support the Campaign for A Greater Boston goals, and collaborate with the Philanthropy Group

Qualifications

• In-depth donor research and strategic insights.
• Curate comprehensive research profiles on prospective and current donors.
• Prepare high-quality meeting briefs for leadership and development staff.
• Maintain accurate donor information to support engagement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Advance cultivation and stewardship efforts through research and insights.
• Support the Campaign for A Greater Boston by aligning donors with equity goals.
• Identify potential partners and deepen staff understanding of donor interests; ensure data hygiene.

Job description

The Research Associate will work to advance the mission of the Boston Foundation by supporting cultivation and stewardship efforts through in-depth research and strategic insights. This position is responsible for curating comprehensive research profiles on prospective and current donors, preparing high quality meeting briefs for leadership and development staff, and maintaining accurate donor information to support engagement strategies.

This position will play a key role in advancing the Boston Foundation’s ambitious goals under the Campaign for A Greater Boston to inspire and align the community and its many resources in support of achieving equity for Greater Boston residents. Through their work, the Research Associate will support the Philanthropy Group in identifying potential partners, deepening staff understanding of current donors to identify areas of mutual interest and ensure strong data hygiene to support cultivation and stewardship efforts.