Development Assistant, Parent Development and Women’s Philanthropy
About The Position
As we enter the third year of the public phase of Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College, we invite you to join our community. Driven by our mission to advance the university for years to come, priority areas for this $3B comprehensive campaign include Financial Aid, Academics, and Student Life. Based on a fundamental Jesuit tenet of developing the whole person, University Advancement (UA) is large enough to benefit from many campus resources, yet small enough to be agile and creative in supporting all associates. With an average tenure of close to 10 years at Boston College, our 250-person centralized organizational structure offers a variety of roles across fundraising, alumni relations, operations, and communications and engagement. We invest in the professional growth of every staff member through individual and team-based programs. Likewise, we aim to attract the very best, seeking team members who are as ambitious and as committed to our team as we are. We value a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging while actively promoting team members who contribute to the success of University Advancement. See below the current opportunity to begin (or return to!) your Boston College experience! Job Description: The Parent Development team is of the nation’s most successful and ambitious parent philanthropy programs in higher education. This team is focused on building relationships and securing gifts from current and prospective parent donors in support of University priorities. The Development Assistant (DA) supports the Director, Leadership and Major Gift Officers in the unit, as well as the Director of Women’s Philanthropy. This role is ideal for a candidate looking to make an immediate impact. The DA plays a significant and central role on the team, helping resource the fundraising team responsible for some of the University’s closest relationships. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, navigating a complex research organization, and managing simultaneous communications with multiple frontline fundraisers.
Requirements
- This position requires a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree preferred, and 2-3 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in a professional setting.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent oral and written communications skills including effective phone communication skills, exceptional proofreading, and solid knowledge of grammar and punctuation
- Accurate typing skills and a working knowledge of Windows PC, including Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with Customer Relationship Management databases
- Very adept at handling multiple tasks and working well within deadlines.
- Good judgment and discretion in handling confidential materials
- Ability to work independently without close supervision
- Candidates should be highly motivated to work in a fast-paced environment that requires some evening and night work.
- Must be a team player who is highly motivated and dedicated to the goals of advancing higher education and has an appreciation for Jesuit Catholic education and the goals and values of Boston College.
Nice To Haves
- A desire to build a career in advancement is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative and project support to the Parent Development team and the Director of Women’s Philanthropy, including calendar coordination, meeting preparation, and follow-up
- Assist with planning, coordination, execution, and follow-up for prospect and donor outreach, events, engagement activities, and special initiatives
- Serve as a key liaison, partnering with other UA stakeholders, to support external constituents’ experience of campus, meetings, and special events within budgetary guidelines.
- Assist in producing development materials such as meeting agendas, briefing documents, newsletters, and stewardship communications tailored to donors
- Collect, compile, and maintain data related to fundraising initiatives
- Enter, update, and maintain accurate donor and prospect records and coding in fundraising database; input goals and solicitations
- Prepare, review, and distribute reports related to donor engagement, giving activity, participation, and fundraising progress
- Monitor and reconcile expenses; manage budget tracking and reporting
- Provide logistical support for development staff travel as necessary
- Support annual fundraising goals and planning efforts related to parent giving
- Perform other administrative and development-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
