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.

About Dana Hall School

Audacious since 1881, Dana Hall School has always been dedicated to providing the vigorous education that every girl deserves—one that’s academically ambitious, rich with opportunity, and fiercely empowering. Our students form authentic connections with adults who serve as mentors, guides, and teachers; together, students and staff comprise a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community. Located in Wellesley, Mass., Dana Hall is a boarding and day school for girls in grades 5-12.

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