Employer: Planet Professional
The Major Gifts Assistant (MGA) is an administrative position with a supporting role in assisting Font-line Team members in the effective fulfillment of their primary duty – the effective maximization of the generation of revenue on behalf of The Greater Boston Food Bank. The work of the MGA (Temporary) will include assisting the Front-line Major Gifts Team in donor stewardship and engagement, donor communication, database record management, IDC and Women Fighting Hunger committee support and donor list generation and management, and donor retention tracking and measurement, among other projects.
Responsibilities:
- Data Analysis: Work with Major Gift Team members to gather and organize data, analyze and evaluate data, create dashboard and metrics in effort to understand donor retention. Measurements will include data such as giving, engagement, inclination, and capacity, to determine donor behavior, donor lifetime value, prioritization, and future engagement.
- Database Record and List Management: Assist Major Gifts Team members in recording donor contact information into appropriate donor records in Salesforce. Craft and execute reports as appropriate to inform decision-making regarding donor prioritization. Assist in donor data cleansing, donor relationship mapping, and other database-related projects as appropriate. Run donor and prospect lists for use by Major Gifts Team and select GBFB committees (including Innovative Development Council, Women Fighting Hunger, and Kitchen Cabinet.)
- Donor Stewardship, Engagement, and Communication: Collaborates with Major Gifts Team members to coordinate stewardship and engagement activities with donors and prospects in an effort to deepen donor/prospect relationship. Assist in crafting messaging and its timely dissemination to donors and prospects.
- Donor Research: With the guidance of Major Gift Team members, engage in research on individual donors to assess their capacity and inclination to support GBFB.
- Other: Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned by management. Serves as an active member of the Major Gifts Team.
Skills:
- Strong financial analysis skills essential for budgeting and fundraising data analysis.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Sensitivity, tact, diplomacy, and the ability to honor confidentiality.
- Strict adherence to AFP guidelines.
- Sense of humor.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-3 years of administrative experience including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience working in Donor Relations, Advancement, or Development preferred.
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects, as well as plan, conduct, and evaluate programs and projects.
- Experience with audience segmentation, donor modeling, and donor databases. Salesforce database experience preferred.
- Experience in financial and data analysis, creating reports, and dashboard reporting to highlight efficiencies and opportunities.
- Genuine appreciation for our mission and the ability to communicate it.
The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.