Development Associate

Perkins School for the Blind

Development Associate supporting fundraising, donor initiatives, and executive operations at Perkins, an NGO serving children with disabilities. Coordinating strategic projects, workflows, reporting, and leadership communications.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeWatertown • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,200 - $85,025 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project coordination and administrative support capabilities, with a focus on managing complex projects, data analysis, and effective communication. Proficient in synthesizing information for executive leadership and supporting strategic initiatives within a nonprofit environment.

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Project CoordinationData AnalysisFundraising SystemsWritten CommunicationOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Project CoordinationData AnalysisBasic ReportingFundraising Metrics EvaluationPerformance Dashboard Maintenance

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsRelationship BuildingDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceCRMs

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit ManagementDevelopmentAdministrative SupportStrategic PlanningCampaign Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary liaison for the Chief Development & Marketing Officer, managing and prioritizing incoming requests
Draft and edit talking points, briefing documents, presentations, and correspondence for development leadership
Manage meeting scheduling, travel and meeting itineraries, and administrative needs
Support Board of Trustees and senior leadership meeting materials and follow-up
Represent the CDMO in select meetings when appropriate
Assist with cross-departmental initiatives, campaign projects, and donor stewardship efforts
Monitor project milestones, decisions, action items, and departmental deadlines
Coordinate strategic initiatives across development functions
Translate organizational goals into measurable work plans
Facilitate strategic planning sessions and track departmental progress
Evaluate workflows and identify resource efficiencies and process enhancements
Maintain master calendars, reporting schedules, and performance dashboards
Evaluate fundraising metrics, analyze performance, and identify growth trends
Synthesize data into reports and presentations for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, and key funders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Public Administration, or a related field
1–3 years of experience in development, project coordination, administrative support, or related roles
Experience in a non-profit environment is preferred
Proven experience organizing complex projects, managing multiple deadlines simultaneously, and coordinating across diverse teams
Comfort working with data analysis and basic reporting tools
Familiarity with fundraising systems and CRMs, such as Salesforce, is highly desirable
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational instincts and discretion
Proven ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of an organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellness programs available
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Plan with employer match
Tuition reimbursement day one
Paid Time Off
Employee Recognition Programs
EAP
Legal services
Referral bonuses
Credit union access
Pre-tax MBTA passes