Development Coordinator & Office Manager for Advancement

Staff / Full-Time

Noble and Greenough School, Dedham, MA

Noble and Greenough School seeks a full-time development coordinator and office manager.  The responsibilities of this position are central to the effectiveness and accuracy of the school’s fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities:

  • Process all gifts, pledges, and receipts in a timely and accurate manner, including credit card processing and reporting
  • Run Cash Journal reports and work with the business office on all issues regarding gift processing
  • Maintain up-to-date biographical information on all constituent records, including updates from the Nobles magazine and other sources
  • Research to ensure that we have the most accurate business information for graduates and parents
  • Create and maintain database policies and procedures to ensure ongoing consistency and accuracy
  • Record event responses, attendance and produce nametags for development events
  • Produce weekly outstanding gift and pledge acknowledgment list for staff meeting
  • Administer matching gift program by overseeing the completion of all matching gift forms or online confirmations
  • Monitor office supply and equipment stock, determine needs, and place orders for necessary items
  • Assist major gift officers with travel arrangements and expense reports as needed
  • Direct and assist with sorting and distributing letters and parcels
  • Receive and greet visitors to the office; ensure appropriate coverage for the main development phone line
  • General assistance with mailings, events, and other initiatives as needed, including time sheets and the internal development staff calendar
  • Yearly data entry of new parents, new students, new grandparents, and other end-of-year updating
  • Occasional night and weekend work may be required

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of three years of related office experience
  • Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar constituent management database preferred
  • Interest in fundraising and desire to work at an independent school
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office & Google application suites
  • Meticulous attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy, tracking, and follow-through
  • Ability to manage time efficiently
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proven ability to provide timely responses to requests, information, service, and assistance
  • Exercise good judgment and discretion when handling confidential information and interacting with donors and colleagues
  • Possess outstanding interpersonal and communication skills

Interested candidates should complete the online application and upload a resume with a cover letter addressed to Julia Schelter, director of development operations.

Noble and Greenough School

Dedham, MA
Middle School, High School
Day, Boarding
All Gender