Annual Fund - Co-op

WGBH•Boston, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Spring 2027 Annual Fund Communications and Engagement Co-op is a six-month, full-time position supporting GBH’s major annual patron programs—Beacon Circle and Champions Circle—and CAI’s Founders Circle. The co-op offers exposure to major annual fundraising at a large public media organization and to collaborating Development Division teams, including Membership, Events, Operations, Major Gifts, Prospect Management, Gift Planning and Endowment, Board Relations, and Foundation Development. The role is suited to someone interested in nonprofit management, fundraising, donor relations, or marketing and communications. The position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, with required onsite work every Tuesday and Wednesday at the Brighton office. Additional onsite days and evenings may be required at the manager’s discretion. The co-op runs from January through June 2027, is 40 hours per week, and pays $19 per hour. Candidates must be enrolled in a formal co-op program while pursuing a higher education degree and must have their own computer and access to Wi-Fi.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a formal co-op program while obtaining a higher education degree.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate, high-quality work.
Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and applications quickly.
Must have a personal computer and access to Wi-Fi.

Nice To Haves

Interest in nonprofit management, fundraising, donor relations, and/or marketing and communications.
Intellectual curiosity and interest in the development field.
Ability to contribute ideas, take ownership of projects, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced fundraising environment.
Creative approach to generating ideas for donor engagement, stewardship, and communications.
Excellent judgment and professional communication skills, with maturity to take ownership of deliverables.

Responsibilities

Draft, edit, and proofread donor-facing communications, including appeal letters, stewardship pieces, emails, newsletters, web content, and marketing materials.
Learn GBH’s mission, audiences, donor programs, and communication standards to ensure deliverables are accurate and aligned with organizational goals.
Assist with organizing and executing print mailings.
Coordinate and curate content for webpages and social media.
Assist with stewardship and recognition initiatives, including new patron communications, tax acknowledgments, gratitude letters, and ticket distribution for special events.
Research and develop ideas for patron program communications and marketing.
Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas and recommendations for donor outreach, stewardship, and annual giving initiatives.
Review and quality-check communications, mailing lists, and project materials for accuracy and completeness.
Support administrative work for annual giving, including routine data entry.
Support Beacon Circle volunteer committee meetings and peer-to-peer outreach.
Support development officers with qualification efforts and donor meetings.
Manage and carry out short- and long-term special projects as requested.
Support events and board meetings as needed, including possible work outside typical 9 a.m.–5 p.m. hours.