Development Coordinator

Boston Scores is an organization that empowers Boston youth through free after-school programs combining soccer, poetry, and service-learning. The Development Coordinator role is essential for supporting fundraising, marketing, and event efforts, ensuring operational excellence within the Development Department.

Responsibilities

• Manage the donor database (CRM), maintaining accurate and consistent data entry and reporting
• Process gifts, generate acknowledgements, and track donor communications
• Complete monthly reconciliation with the Finance Team and assist with year-end reporting
• Conduct prospect and donor research to support cultivation and stewardship strategies
• Support planning and execution of Boston Scores’ fundraising and cultivation events
• Manage logistical details including invitations, RSVP tracking, materials, and on-site needs
• Coordinate with vendors, volunteers, and committee members under the supervision of the Engagement Manager
• Draft and post social media updates, newsletters, and website content as assigned
• Assist in maintaining brand consistency across print and digital materials
• Help collect and organize photos, stories, and impact data for use in communications
• Provide administrative support to the Engagement Manager and Chief Development Officer
• Maintain department files, shared drives, and templates for consistent documentation
• Support cross-departmental projects as needed to advance fundraising and awareness goals

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., communications, marketing, business) or equivalent experience
• Ability to learn and navigate CRM platforms; comfort with data entry, reporting, and data hygiene best practices
• Basic proficiency with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and scheduling tools
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders, including donors and volunteers
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines in fast-paced event environments
• Understanding of basic brand consistency principles across print and digital channels
• Passion for the mission of Boston SCORES, and commitment to equality and inclusion
• Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn within a fast-paced nonprofit environment
• Prior experience in a non-profit events, communications, or administrative support
• Familiarity with CRM or donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, Bloomerang) a plus
• Comfort working with website content management systems (WordPress, Squarespace)
• Experience designing digital and print materials (social graphics, flyers, event collateral) while maintaining brand consistency
• Experience coordinating event logistics, such as guest lists, RSVPs, vendor communication, materials preparation, and on-site support

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health and dental
• Generous PTO and weeklong end-of-year office closure
• 100% employer sponsored health, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• 401K plan with employer match (eligible after 1 year)
• 15 days of paid time off annually (incrementally increases to 30 days PTO with continued tenure)
• 10 paid federal holidays
• Approximately 1.5 weeks leave during organization-wide winter break

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