Development Associate Communications and Engagement
About The Position
Reporting to the Associate Director, Donor Engagement, the Development Associate, Communications and Engagement is an integral member of the high-performing, collaborative, and growing Development Communications and Donor Engagement team supporting the efforts of the broader fundraising department. The Development Associate is the primary driver of our acknowledgment process, ensuring our supporters are thanked in timely, accurate, and meaningful ways that reflect their impact and strengthen their connection to our mission. In addition, the Development Associate will provide critical administrative support to the team, helping maintain smooth daily operations, reliable systems, and effective internal coordination.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of relevant professional experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Highly organized, process- and detail-oriented
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills; strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as a member of a team
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Sharepoint)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, advertising or related field preferred.
- Experience in nonprofits
- Working knowledge of other tools including Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Thankview, Raiser’s Edge NXT, Asana or similar project management software desired
- Familiarity with AP Style
Responsibilities
- Manage the fulfillment of all leadership giving, corporate, and family foundation acknowledgment letters, generating drafts from approved templates, managing the review & formal documentation process, and ensuring letters are produced and sent in a timely manner.
- Assist with all administrative duties in support of communications and engagement team: including building mail merges, processing invoices, ordering supplies and donor gifts, assisting with the team budget, assisting with projects, and supporting meeting management.
- Manage the team’s creative assets and related documentation, helping to organize and maintain photo, video and design assets, patient consents, and more
- Provide light graphic design support, formatting proposals and stewardship reports from approved templates.
- Provide writing and proofreading support as needed.
- Support, plan, and staff photo and video shoots and provide logistical support for cultivation events.
- Performs other duties as needed (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
Benefits
- BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
