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Development Associate, Annual Fund

Boston Medical Center
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
One Boston Medical Center Place (Show on map)
May 22, 2025
Working as a member of the Major Gifts & Individual Giving team and reporting to the Associate Director of Annual Fund, the Development Associate, Annual Fund will provide administrative, project, and strategic support. The Associate will aid in prospect management through timely data entry, seamless coordination with internal teams on annual fund & grateful patient prospects/processes and assist with donor visits. H/she will contribute to the team's goals of generating and maximizing philanthropic revenue to BMC by ensuring continuity in process and oversight of annual fund logistics. This candidate will be a resourceful, creative, and adaptable individual who works well under deadlines. The candidate must work well independently and as a member of the Major & Individual Giving team. Excellent attention to detail and teamwork skills will be critical for success in this position. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing Office of Development that is driving a bold vision to elevate Boston Medical Center's philanthropic profile among individual, foundation, and corporate donors in the region and nationally. We are mission driven and passionate, visionary and strategic, nimble and collaborative. Working within our office and across the hospital, we're nurturing and growing a community of supporters who share BMC's commitment to clinical excellence and inclusive research that combine to serve as a national model for equity in healthcare. Our team works alongside world renowned physicians, scientists, philanthropists, government officials and high-profile community members all striving to make a meaningful impact in our community and beyond. We offer our employees an array of wellbeing services, competitive pay, and a wide range of benefits, including a highly subsidized health care plan for employees and their family members. BMC is proud to be one of Forbes Best Employers for Diversity and Best Employers for Women, and also earned a 4.5-star rating as one of Newsweek's Greatest Places to Work. About Boston Medical Center (BMC) As an employer, Boston Medical Center is one of a kind-delivering the benefits of well-regarded institutions with the innovative spirit found in smaller organizations. BMC is a leading academic medical center with a deep commitment to health equity and a proud history of serving all who come to us for care. BMC provides high-quality healthcare and wrap around support that treats the whole person, extending beyond our physical campus into our vibrant and diverse communities. This ranges from food and transportation all the way to economic mobility initiatives including jobs and financial literacy. The work does not stop there. Behind the scenes, BMC is a proud advocate for social, racial and environmental justice, and engages with the community to create two-way dialogues to best inform our work. BMC is advancing medicine, while training the next generation of healthcare providers and researchers as the primary teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES: Support Associate Director, Annual Fund and the Director of Planned Giving to execute direct mail, electronic and social media fundraising campaigns to acquire, retain, and upgrade BMC Fund donors. In partnership with the Associate Director and Senior AF Associates, the Development Associate, Annual Fund will execute gift acknowledgments through customized letters, emails, and phone calls promoting long term donor retention Partner with the Director of Planned Giving by prospecting for potential Planned Giving prospects by monitoring daily gift reports, event attendance, and quarterly portfolio management reviews; proactively offering leads and helping identify new and emerging prospects Manage and maintain Raiser's Edge, NXT, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records of donor interactions, gift histories, and engagement to support effective relationship management and fundraising efforts supporting both the Annual Fund and Planned Giving programs Monitor the BMC Philanthropy Email Inbox responding to donor inquiries Assist in the annual fund operations integration of two new hospitals to BMC Development's portfolio of work Identify new prospects that have the capacity to make monthly, recurring annual fund donations to BMC creating more consistent streams of revenue Collaborate with the Team BMC and Events teams to identify appropriate prospects for further engagement and cultivation beyond marathon and the annual gala Advance annual stewardship opportunities by implementing new avenues to engage Grateful Patient donors with the health system in innovative ways (thank-a-thons for providers, thank you notes from patients to providers, etc.) With the Senior Annual Fund Associates, develop strategies to engage a new generation of donors, creating new sources of consistent unrestricted revenue through specific programming and tailored solicitations Bolster annual BMCHS employee giving and stewardship campaigns through payroll deduction and other giving methods to help build culture of philanthropy across BMCHS Manage the archiving system of past annual fund and planned giving solicitations (mailings, emails, campaign briefs) Participate in annual/quarterly goal setting, with eye towards year-over-year revenue growth in unrestricted funding for BMCHS Provide additional support to MG/IG team members as needed Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary. (The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required) Job Requirements REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 related years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Sales or prospect management experience preferred Experience working in donor databases KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs): Knowledge of annual giving best practices; preferably in a healthcare setting Strong professional demeanor Excellent written and verbal communication, quality control, and organizational skills Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans