Development Assistant

Health Imperatives Inc•Brockton, MA

13d•$28 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

ABOUT US: Health Imperatives (HI) is a multi-service organization dedicated to reducing health and wealth disparities while advancing meaningful opportunities and economic security for people south of Boston. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of low-income or vulnerable families and individuals in Southeastern Massachusetts. The communities we serve, including Brockton, New Bedford, Plymouth, the South Shore, South Coast, Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, have some of the highest poverty rates and largest wealth gaps in Massachusetts. For nearly 50 years, we have addressed the complex needs of people who are disadvantaged by poverty and discrimination and have fallen through the cracks of mainstream systems of care. HI is a safe and welcoming place for people from every race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, and faith. We are dedicated to promoting and achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to elevating the voices of the people we serve and those we employ to provide the highest quality care and to develop the most creative solutions to the challenges we face. We are committed to eliminating disparities and increasing access to meaningful opportunities for all, particularly those disproportionately impacted by systemic racism. We partner with our clients and other community-based organizations and stakeholders to provide coordinated, effective care and support. We serve a diverse mix of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, including youth, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants, people with limited English proficiency, survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, commercial sexual exploitation, people with substance use disorders, and youth and adults who are or have been incarcerated. We provide a wide array of trauma-informed health care, emergency services, and support. TITLE: Development Assistant LOCATION: Hybrid (Brockton, with some offsite/remote hours) PROGRAM: Administration, Development HOURS: Part-time, 20 hours per week SALARY: $27.50-$30.21 hourly/salary BENEFITS: Medical, dental, holiday, paid earned leave, 403b, etc. DUTIES: Under the supervision of the Executive Project Manager, the Development Associate is responsible for assisting the Chief of Staff, Executive Project Manager, and Development Consultant with activities related to fundraising and special events. The Development Associate will have strong computer skills, organizational skills, and writing and communication skills. Duties include:

Requirements

At least one year of work experience in an office/administrative environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, without the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT.
Excellent organizational skills. Able to manage multiple simultaneous priorities and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to execute tasks with minimal supervision.
Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Office; Zoom; Sharepoint or similar file-sharing platforms.
Commitment to working with low-income and vulnerable individuals and families.

Nice To Haves

Prior development/fundraising/events experience.
Experience with CRM software such as Neon or Salesforce.
Experience using Canva for basic design projects.
Experience using Constant Contact, MailChimp, or similar email platforms.
Familiarity with preparing mail merges and mass mailings.

Responsibilities

Assist with management of donor data and correspondence.
Gather information and program data in response to funding opportunities and grant reports.
Draft responses to funding opportunities and grant reports.
Monitor grant reporting deadlines and requirements.
Liaise with Finance staff on account reconciliation and audits.
Research and inventory potential grant opportunities and wealth screening tools.
Assist with planning and execution of special events for donors, Board members, and staff.
Other duties as assigned.