Title:聽 Philanthropy Associate
Position Overview:
The Philanthropy Associate will provide exceptional operational support and project management to advance our annual fundraising goal. The position involves donor portfolio and project management, prospect research, coordinating event logistics, and managing the Raiser鈥檚 Edge database. The ideal candidate is customer-centered, data-driven and highly organized with impeccable attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Maintain Raiser鈥檚 Edge database and uphold data integrity; enter data, build and run reports, pull mailing lists, and create actions related to records to ensure effective donor engagement.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Process donations through Raiser鈥檚 Edge and create timely, personalized acknowledgment letters.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Manage portfolio of entry-level donors through annual giving appeals including mailing list management, personalization and segmentation of letters, and mail house coordination.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Conduct research, track actions, and set reminders for donor follow-up.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Track and manage guest lists, event invitation lists, email contact lists, solicitation lists, and other mailing lists.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Create online giving and registration forms, ensuring they meet organizational requirements and security standards.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Coordinate Philanthropy and Outreach event logistics, build and/or review event timelines, assist with program creation, and track guest information and follow-up.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Provide administrative support as needed including preparation for meetings, taking minutes, and/or reserving event locations.聽
Requirements:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Candidates will demonstrate knowledge equivalent to a bachelor鈥檚 degree which can be demonstrated in any way including formal qualifications or evidence of prior work
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Must have at least 3-5 years of experience in a fundraising department and Raiser鈥檚 Edge or similar software experience
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Proficiency in using a computer, including Microsoft Suite and Adobe, and talking on the phone.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Willingness to learn and grow with our organization. Participatory work style, positive, and professional.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Ability to work at a workstation and use a keyboard for extended periods.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally. Ability to work in office four - five days a week as needed.
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Pass a background check
Hours and Compensation:
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Full-time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Occasional weekend availability in support of MHS events
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Salary range $56-70K/year; In modeling MHS's commitment to openness and transparency, starting salaries aren't typically at/near the top of this range. This is to create opportunities for team members to earn performance-based raises throughout their tenure in the role.聽
路聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, paid sick and vacation time, professional development opportunities, and membership to MHS.
About Massachusetts Horticultural Society:
Massachusetts Horticultural Society (MHS) is a dedicated advocate for horticulture, committed to improving lives and our planet through the love of plants. We believe in the power of gardening to bring communities together and foster growth in gardens, neighborhoods, schools, and communities. The heart of our mission is the Garden at Elm Bank in Wellesley, MA, where we showcase a diverse array of plants and provide an educational platform for plant enthusiasts.