Boston Scores is an organization that empowers Boston youth through free after-school programs combining soccer, poetry, and service-learning. The Development Coordinator role is essential for supporting fundraising, marketing, and event efforts, ensuring operational excellence within the Development Department.
Responsibilities
- Manage the donor database (CRM), maintaining accurate and consistent data entry and reporting
- Process gifts, generate acknowledgements, and track donor communications
- Complete monthly reconciliation with the Finance Team and assist with year-end reporting
- Conduct prospect and donor research to support cultivation and stewardship strategies
- Support planning and execution of Boston Scores’ fundraising and cultivation events
- Manage logistical details including invitations, RSVP tracking, materials, and on-site needs
- Coordinate with vendors, volunteers, and committee members under the supervision of the Engagement Manager
- Draft and post social media updates, newsletters, and website content as assigned
- Assist in maintaining brand consistency across print and digital materials
- Help collect and organize photos, stories, and impact data for use in communications
- Provide administrative support to the Engagement Manager and Chief Development Officer
- Maintain department files, shared drives, and templates for consistent documentation
- Support cross-departmental projects as needed to advance fundraising and awareness goals
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., communications, marketing, business) or equivalent experience
- Ability to learn and navigate CRM platforms; comfort with data entry, reporting, and data hygiene best practices
- Basic proficiency with social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) and scheduling tools
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders, including donors and volunteers
- Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines in fast-paced event environments
- Understanding of basic brand consistency principles across print and digital channels
- Passion for the mission of Boston SCORES, and commitment to equality and inclusion
- Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn within a fast-paced nonprofit environment
- Prior experience in a non-profit events, communications, or administrative support
- Familiarity with CRM or donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, Bloomerang) a plus
- Comfort working with website content management systems (WordPress, Squarespace)
- Experience designing digital and print materials (social graphics, flyers, event collateral) while maintaining brand consistency
- Experience coordinating event logistics, such as guest lists, RSVPs, vendor communication, materials preparation, and on-site support
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health and dental
- Generous PTO and weeklong end-of-year office closure
- 100% employer sponsored health, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability insurance
- 401K plan with employer match (eligible after 1 year)
- 15 days of paid time off annually (incrementally increases to 30 days PTO with continued tenure)
- 10 paid federal holidays
- Approximately 1.5 weeks leave during organization-wide winter break
Company Overview
Boston SCORES provides urban youth with team-based education programs that promote health & well-being, academic engagement, and civic leadership. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.bostonscores.org.
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