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Development Assistant, Principal Gifts

Cambridge, MA, usFull-time2026-10-22 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

Core

Full-time support role for frontline gift officers to advance the philanthropic mission of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences through prospect management, data maintenance, and administrative coordination.

Role type

Development Assistant (Administrative Support)

Builds

Prospect outreach materials, donor reports, event briefings, and administrative workflows for the FAS development team.

Domain

Higher Education / Non-profit Development

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Database management, Microsoft Office proficiency, report generation, data entry, written communication, calendar management, travel coordination

Preferred skills

Fundraising knowledge, experience interacting with corporate executives, knowledge of English grammar and proofreading

Technologies

Advance, Qlikview, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Maintain prospect databases and generate reports; draft outreach correspondence and meeting materials; coordinate officer travel and expenses; provide customer service to donors and alumni; support event logistics and retreats.

Seniority

Entry-level to Junior, hands-on IC