Annual Giving Specialist

Perkins School for the Blind • Watertown, MA

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About The Position

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference. What you can expect as an Annual Giving Specialist As our Annual Giving Specialist, you will support the planning and execution of digital and print fundraising campaigns. You will play a key part in campaign production, content creation, digital fundraising, analytics, and project coordination—helping deliver accessible, donor-centered communications that drive engagement and impact.

Requirements

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Strong writer and communicator
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative, flexible, and professional
• Passion for mission-driven and advocacy-focused work
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in project management, marketing, or fundraising
• Project management experience required

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit, education, or disability-advocacy experience preferred
• Familiarity with tools like Monday.com and Salesforce Marketing Cloud a plus

Responsibilities

• Support Annual Giving appeals across email, web, social media, and direct mail
• Assist with creating accessible fundraising and donor communications
• Coordinate project timelines, workflows, and documentation
• Build and schedule fundraising emails in Salesforce Marketing Cloud
• Support digital fundraising assets including donation forms and campaigns
• Help source and organize donor impact stories
• Use analytics to support campaign optimization
• Provide operational support and assist with occasional fundraising events

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness programs available.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one
• Paid Time Off
• Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level