Cape Cod Community College Educational Foundation · 1 day ago
Development Associate
Barnstable County, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$60K/yr - $68K/yr
1+ years expCape Cod Community College Educational Foundation is dedicated to advancing the mission of Cape Cod Community College through philanthropy and endowment funding. They are seeking a full-time Development Associate to provide essential administrative, operational, and fundraising support, playing a critical role in donor stewardship and event coordination.
Non-profit Organization Management
Hiring Manager
Alumni Network of Cape Cod Community College
Responsibilities
Enter gifts into DonorPerfect accurately and promptly
Process online/credit card donations and generate reports
Prepare and mail donor acknowledgment letters and stewardship materials using mail merge (letters, labels, envelopes)
Support donor tracking through moves management cycle
Maintain donor records
Ensure accuracy of data in SmarterSelect
Review applicants for eligibility
Maintain scholarship criteria sheets and application documentation
Track award decisions and assist with student and donor correspondence
(printing and mailing letters)
Update DonorPerfect to include yearly scholarship recipients
Provide hands-on logistical and administrative support for all Foundation events, including donor cultivation events, scholarship celebrations, and special fundraising activities
Assist with event planning and coordination, including room reservations, vendor communication, and event timelines
Support event setup and breakdown, registration, check-in, and on-site donor and guest engagement
Prepare event-related materials such as invitations, programs, signage, name tags, and follow-up communications
Coordinate post-event tasks, including thank-you letters, donor acknowledgments, attendance tracking, and data entry
Collaborate with the CEO and campus partners to ensure events reflect a welcoming, professional, and mission-centered experience
Work closely with the CEO to help develop and grow an alumni engagement program that supports long-term relationship-building and future philanthropy
Assist with maintaining accurate alumni records and engagement data to support outreach and communications
Support alumni communications, events, and engagement initiatives
Help coordinate alumni-focused events, volunteer opportunities, and stewardship activities in collaboration with campus partners
Track alumni participation and engagement to inform future outreach, stewardship, and fundraising strategies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
1–3 years of nonprofit administration or development experience
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, specifically mail merge in Microsoft Word
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Experience with donor databases (DonorPerfect preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrates professional judgment and composure in interactions with donors, students, CCCC staff, and other stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently
Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and ethical financial management (successful candidate will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.)
Benefits
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Holidays
Company
Cape Cod Community College Educational Foundation
The Cape Cod Community College Educational Foundation advances the mission of Cape Cod Community College by investing in students, faculty, and staff.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase