Senior Development Associate

Cambridge Community Foundation

Cambridge Community Foundation is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Development Associate to support our philanthropic efforts and donor services. This full-time position plays a key role in managing and streamlining development operations, including donation in-take and acknowledgment, fund holder and donor services, data management, and system processes. 

As part of a dynamic team, the Senior Development Associate will work closely with the development team to ensure excellence in the donation process, strengthen donor relationships and ensure seamless administrative support for the development team. The role will also assist with targeted campaigns, events, and donor communications as the Foundation implements its 5-year strategic plan, launched in October 2023. 

This position is based in the Central Square neighborhood and close to public transportation at 99 Bishop Allen Drive, Cambridge. Foundation staff currently operate on a hybrid schedule, in person three days per week. Participation in some evening and weekend events is required.

Development Administration

·         Manage and execute donation processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness on the intake and acknowledgment of gifts.

·         Perform high-quality data entry and maintain the integrity of donor records.

·         Oversee and optimize system processes, including gift acknowledgment, tribute card distribution, and donor recognition.

·         Oversee online donation portal and customize online fundraising campaigns for various campaigns and purposes

·         Manage and maintain information on online platforms such as Benevity, Givengain, etc; draft foundation’s profiles and entries on portals and applications 

·         Manage and execute key development tasks such as donor mailings, donation and other key follow-up reminders, tracking of donor commitments, etc.

·         Work closely with finance department to ensure coordination on donation records, funds and other related matters

Donor Services

·         Serve as a point of contact for donation inquiries, delivering prompt and professional communication with donors or their advisors.

·         Write and submit donor reports, including annual civic leadership updates and reports focused on specific impact areas.

·         Provide comprehensive support to fund partners engaged in fundraising activities, such as support with grant applications, online donation page creation, and other support as needed.

Other Development Support

·         Assist in the planning and execution of key development initiatives, including annual appeals, events, and targeted fundraising campaigns.

·         Effectively manage and leverage marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, WordPress, Adobe) to support development campaigns, donor outreach, and other projects.

·         Contribute to ongoing data upkeep projects by ensuring accuracy and consistency across development databases.

·         Other tasks as assigned.

·         A bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is preferred.

·         A deep-rooted personal commitment to working in a diverse and inclusive work environment and fostering a positive workplace culture of collaboration and respect.

·         2-5 years of prior, relevant work experience, preferably in a nonprofit or foundation setting. 

·         Detail oriented, strong organization, time-management, and project management skills. 

·         Trustworthy and dependable; ability to respect confidential information. Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

 

This is a full-time, salaried position with full benefits including 3 weeks paid vacation plus 40 hours of sick time each fiscal year (prorated), plus 13 paid holidays, subsidized Health and Dental insurance (75% covered by CCF), Vision/Life/Disability insurance (100% covered by CCF), and a 403(b) plan to which the Foundation has historically made an annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution. Compensation range is $55,000 - $60,000 commensurate with experience.

To apply, please submit a resume and a cover letter to careers@cambridgecf.org. You may address your cover letter to Jennie Woo, Director of Development.

The foundation of and for all of Cambridge, we harness the power of collective action to ensure a vibrant, just, and equitable city for everyone. A data-informed, strategic grantmaker, we tackle the city’s most intractable problems in deep partnership with nonprofits and others. We serve as an influential civic leader and the philanthropic home for Cambridge’s generosity. 

Cambridge Community Foundation’s goal is to foster an inclusive and empowering environment for all employees. The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, medical condition, status as an individual with a disability, or any other basis applicable by law.