Cambridge, Massachusetts
Washington, D.C.
Short Hills, New Jersey
Posted: 20-Nov-25
Location: Wellesley, Massachusetts
Type: Part Time
Salary: $27-$30 per hour
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Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Advancement Associate. The individual in this position will be accountable for:
- Providing support to the Advancement Office including ordering office supplies and stationery, printing and stuffing nametags and invitations, working on special projects and other administrative duties as assigned
- Entering pledges and gifts into the database in a timely manner and delivering gift deposits, gift logs and other necessary reports to the Business Office
- Printing acknowledgment letters, producing a thank you report to distribute to staff members and ensuring timely acknowledgement of all gifts and pledges
- Working closely with the Business Office and Advancement Database Director to reconcile gifts and pledges entered into the system
- Ensuring information on donors and prospects in the database is up-to-date, accurate, and properly documented, including researching and updating job information, address and email changes, deceased constituents, event attendance, etc.
- Entering information on students such as awards, athletic teams, colleges matriculated to, etc.
- Researching high-net-worth prospects, gathering information regarding their philanthropic interests, giving capacity, connections, background, etc. and entering this information in the database
Successful candidates will possess a strong team orientation and success in collaboration; superior time-management skills with an ability to manage many tasks and projects simultaneously, while adhering to deadlines and maintaining quality work; excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail; and an ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with utmost discretion.
Candidates must have: a bachelor’s degree, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Apps and preferably 3-5 years of related work experience. Experience with relevant Blackbaud solutions such as Raiser’s Edge/NXT is preferred; understanding of fundraising is a plus.
This is a 12-month, in-person, benefit-eligible position for 32 hours per week reporting to the Advancement Database Director. Assistance at several weekend or weeknight events may be required. We are committed to supporting the well-being of our team by offering generous benefits. Salary range is $27-$30/hour.
Dana Hall seeks candidates who have demonstrated experience and commitment to community building, nurturing a culture of belonging, equitable and inclusive practices, and collaborative solutions to complex challenges.