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Boston Children's Hospital

2mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Boston

Requirements

  • Minimum of an Associate’s Degree and 4 years of fundraising related work experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred and would replace the experience requirement
  • Strong relationship management skills and the ability to connect with donors and other stakeholders to help resolve their issues
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Strong team orientation and ability to foster a positive work environment
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (WORD, Excel, PowerPoint); Ability to work with data and databases

Responsibilities

  • Provide general office support including: responding to inquiries and managing department inbox, answering phones, managing and preparing mailings, ordering supplies, booking meetings, booking and acknowledging donations.
  • Assist in supporting participants who will fundraise for Boston Children’s Hospital through our Yoga Reaches Out and Corporate Cup events.
  • Prepare invoices for the department including payment requisitions for vendors, employee reimbursements and serves as contact to resolve discrepancies. Manage program budgets and reconcile monthly.
  • Prepare meeting agendas, meeting notes, reports, and other documents.
  • Assist in coordinating logistics for events and meetings including, but not limited to: tracking RSVPs and attendance, securing room space/Zoom line and outside vendors, ordering and packing supplies, creating nametags, and working at the events.
  • Maintain constituent information in donor database and event tracking database.
  • Assist supervisor and team with research, outreach, and special projects as needed.

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Development Assistant, Special Events at Boston Children’s Hospital Trust?

The primary role of the Development Assistant, Special Events is to provide vital support to achieve fundraising goals by assisting event participants, patient families, donors, and vendors in their fundraising activities for Boston Children’s Hospital.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, requiring an on-site presence for six days per month, along with some evening and weekend event work.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A minimum of an Associate’s Degree and 4 years of fundraising-related work experience are required; a Bachelor’s degree can replace the experience requirement. Strong relationship management, attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are also essential.

What types of tasks will the Development Assistant be responsible for?

The Development Assistant will be responsible for general office support, assisting participants with fundraising, preparing invoices and managing budgets, coordinating event logistics, maintaining database information, and assisting with special projects.

How does the Development Assistant interact with others in this role?

The Development Assistant will interact with event participants, patient families, donors, and vendors to support their fundraising activities and foster relationships essential for the success of events.

What skills are important for success in this position?

Important skills include strong relationship management, ability to work under pressure, attention to detail, critical thinking, teamwork, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

What kinds of events will the Development Assistant be supporting?

The Development Assistant will support fundraising events such as Yoga Reaches Out and Corporate Cup, among others organized by Boston Children’s Hospital Trust.

What are some benefits offered by Boston Children’s Hospital Trust for this position?

Benefits include competitive compensation, flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous time off, a 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, pension, and discounts on cell phone plans and T-passes.

Will the Development Assistant need to work on weekends or evenings?

Yes, some evening and weekend event work is required for this position.

How can I apply for this position?

Interested candidates should follow the application process as outlined in the job posting, typically involving submitting a resume and cover letter through the Boston Children’s Hospital Trust’s careers page or designated application platform.

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Boston Children's Hospital is a 404-bed comprehensive center for pediatric health care. As one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the United States, Boston Children's offers a complete range of health care services for children from birth through 21 years of age. (Our services can begin interventions at 15 weeks gestation and in some situations we also treat adults.) We have approximately 25,000 inpatient admissions each year and our 200+ specialized clinical programs schedule 557,000 visits annually. Last year, the hospital performed more than 26,500 surgical procedures and 214,000 radiological examinations. Our team of physicians and nurses has been recognized by a number of independent organizations for overall excellence, and we're proud to share some notable examples with you here.