Development Associate - Boston

The Irish American Partnership is actively recruiting a qualified individual to fill the position of Development Associate, Boston. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Development Associate role

The Development Associate will perform administrative and development functions, including data entry, bookkeeping, and reporting. The role also involves fundraising support, event planning, and communications support. Reporting to the Operations and Programs Manager, the Development Associate will work with the Partnership’s small team and support the Partnership’s overall mission and strategic goals.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Development

Enter donor contributions and accounts payable information into CRM and accounting software
Maintain donor database; continuously checking and cleaning data
Prepare daily and monthly donor and gift reports
Prepare and mail acknowledgment letters
Run queries and analytical reports for use by the Partnership team
Assist with the creation and execution of fundraising mailings
Compile recipient data, prepare materials, and execute bulk mailing solicitations and fundraising emails

Event Management

Manage event registration and track incoming payments associated with events
Assist with pre-event logistics including processing bills, issuing invoices, and tracking expenses
Assist with events on-site, including breakfasts, roundtables, and golf tournaments

Other/as needed

Serve as the initial point of contact for the Partnership for all phone and email queries
Track outgoing grants to schools, universities, and community organizations across the island of Ireland
Assist with office management duties, ensure that office supplies are well stocked and organized

Qualifications

Internship or work experience in administration, development, or operations, preferably in a non-profit setting
Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Knowledge of a CRM database (Blackbaud CRM or Raiser’s Edge Preferred)
Well-organized, detail-oriented, and flexible
Passion for building and maintaining relationships
Experience handling confidential information
Ability to work independently and within a team setting
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and deliver results under deadlines, working independently and within a team
Knowledge of Irish affairs and interest in the non-profit sector

Physical Demands/Working Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when possible to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

On-site attendance is essential to perform some of the duties of this position.
Works in a normal office environment, including prolonged periods of sitting and repetitive wrist and arm movement.
The event management aspect of this role requires an individual to be able to occasionally stand for long periods of time (indoors), to frequently move boxes weighing 10lbs and occasionally moves boxes weighing up to 25lbs at event venues using proper lifting techniques.

Conditions of Employment

The Development Associate position is a full-time, non-exempt, administrative role in development, based in Boston, MA. The Irish American Partnership offers a competitive salary and benefits.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter via email Molly O’Keefe, Operations and Programs Manager, at molly@irishap.org with the subject line, “Development Associate Recruitment.”

ABOUT THE IRISH AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP

Dedicated to connecting Irish America and friends of Ireland to their heritage through targeted giving – we invest in education, community development, and peace initiatives across the island of Ireland. Since our inception in 1986, our supporters have raised more than $53 million for young people and communities, North and South, empowering and educating the next generation of global leaders.

The Partnership provides support to youth and educational initiatives throughout the island of Ireland – through direct grants to primary schools, science teacher training, university access scholarships, and employment learning programs. The Partnership provides forums for visiting leaders from Ireland to speak in the U.S., connecting Irish Americans with their heritage and promoting economic development through tourism, trade, and mutual exchange.

The Irish American Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the Tax ID: 22-2801642.