"Development Assistant, Technology and Gift Services"

The Development Assistant supports the Technology and Gift Services team members at Boston Children's Hospital Trust. Using a broad understanding of the department's fundraising philosophy, they employ a number of administrative, organization and communication skills in helping to support fundraising activities at the Trust.

This Development Assistant, Technical & Gift Services will:

• Provide general office support, which includes heavy scheduling and maintenance of meeting calendars for department leadership; scheduling appointments and meetings both in-person and via Zoom.
• Perform system updates, user testing and maintenance of our Blackbaud CRM system.
• Maintain constituent information in donor database including biographical information, Trust codes, solicitor actions and proposal information.
• Help to manage vendor relations and negotiations for the department
• Prepare invoices, including payment of requisitions for vendors, employee reimbursements and serves as contact to resolve discrepancies. May reconcile monthly bills with overall budget.
• Assist supervisor with projects and preparation of reports and documents, as needed.

To qualify, you must have:

• Minimum of an Associate's Degree and 4 years of related work experience required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred and would replace the experience requirement.
• Volunteer or fundraising experience is a plus.
• Critical thinking skills/ability to communicate professionally.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Basic Microsoft Office Suite skills (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint).

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.