Part-Time Development Assistant

Position Title: Part-Time Development Assistant

Location: Ramah Office in Norwood, MA or Remote
Reports To: Seth Finkle, Development Director
Employment Type: Part-time: 15-20 hours a week

Overview: The Temporary Development Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the Development Office, with a focus on gift processing, donor acknowledgments, data entry, mailing lists, donor communications support, and general office coordination. This temporary role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented person who can help keep development operations running smoothly during a busy period.

Key Responsibilities:

Database, Gift Processing, and Records Support

· Enter gifts, pledges, pledge payments, and recurring donations into Raiser’s Edge NXT

· Prepare and send gift acknowledgments, tribute letters, and other donor correspondence

· Generate reports, mailing lists, and donor lists as requested

· Assist with quarterly pledge reminders and related follow-up mailings

· Help clean up donor records, contact information, attributes, and imported contact data

· Support monthly reconciliation preparation between Raiser’s Edge and QuickBooks, as directed

Office Administrative Tasks

· Respond to routine donor requests and route inquiries to the appropriate staff member

· Prepare email lists, mailing lists, labels, packets, and other materials for development communications

· Process swag orders and assist with fulfillment as needed

· Maintain organized electronic and paper records for development office projects

· Assist with scheduling, document preparation, copying, scanning, filing, and other general office support

Email, Website, and List Maintenance

· Help prepare, proofread, schedule, and send organization-wide newsletters and development emails

· Ensure email lists and mailing lists are accurate and up to date

· Assist with basic updates to development pages, online giving information, and related content as directed

Qualifications:

· Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

· Experience with data entry, office administration, or donor/customer records preferred

· Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge NXT, QuickBooks, or similar database/accounting systems helpful but not required

· Comfort working with Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, email platforms, and shared files

· Professional written and verbal communication skills

· Ability to manage multiple administrative tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality

Compensation: $25-$28/hr commensurate with experience.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should send their resume and a brief note of interest to Seth Finkle, Director of Development, at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norwood, MA 02062