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Development Assistant

Cambridge, MA, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-09 → 2026-09-26

Core

Administrative support for a fundraising team focused on securing philanthropic support, with specific emphasis on international advancement and planned giving activities.

Role type

Development Assistant (Fundraising Support)

Builds

Prospect portfolios, briefing materials, and support for major gift initiatives and leadership events.

Domain

Higher Education / Legal Education / Philanthropy

Deliverable

client delivery | dashboards & analysis

Required skills

prospect research, solicitation tracking, travel coordination, event planning, donor liaison, data management, report preparation

Preferred skills

problem solving, independent work, prioritization, discretion, communication

Technologies

prospecting and reporting tools

Responsibilities

Conduct preliminary prospect research and track solicitation progress; coordinate prospect portfolios and assist in identifying prospects; schedule meetings and arrange travel; prepare correspondence and reports for prospect visits; process travel expenses; plan and coordinate leadership events; respond to donor and alumni inquiries; serve as liaison for administrative offices, alumni, donors, and volunteers.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on support

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