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Rogerson Communities · 15 hours ago

Advancement Office Intern- Spring 2026

Boston, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$18/hr - $18/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

Rogerson Communities is focused on developing and managing affordable housing for older adults. The Advancement Office Intern will support the organization's development efforts through donor relations, fundraising, and event planning while gaining valuable experience in the nonprofit sector.

FitnessHealth CareNon ProfitProperty DevelopmentTraining

Responsibilities

Learn and help maintain timelines and workflows for annual and special campaign appeals

Support data entry, segmentation, and mailing list preparation within the donor database

Track responses and assist in analyzing appeal performance metrics

Conduct research on prospects and current donors to support cultivation strategies

Assist with preparing donor briefings, call sheets, and stewardship materials

Help manage acknowledgment letters and donor recognition processes

Support consistent documentation of donor interactions and updates within the CRM

Participate in cultivation planning meetings and contribute ideas for strengthening donor acquisition engagement and retention

Learn the importance of communication pieces such as newsletters, impact updates, and donor spotlights

Help ensure donor information remains accurate and confidential across systems

Provide administrative support for donor meetings, including scheduling and follow-up tasks

Assist with planning, timelines, and execution of a major gala and community events

Help coordinate invitation lists, RSVPs, and guest communications

Support onsite event set up, registration, and hospitality

Contribute to post-event stewardship efforts, including thank-you communications and data entry

Provide general administrative assistance when needed

Support filing, scanning, and maintaining shared documents

Assist with special projects as assigned

Qualification

Nonprofit developmentDonor relationsDatabase managementMicrosoft Office SuiteEvent planningResearch skillsWritten communicationOrganizational skillsTeamworkConfidentiality

Required

Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college or university program (e.g., nonprofit management, english, communications, marketing, business, public relations, or related field)

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft professional correspondence and materials

Excellent organizational skills and detailed oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Interest in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, philanthropy, and/or event planning

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and interest in learning donor database/CRM systems

Ability to conduct research and synthesize information clearly and accurately

Comfortable interacting with a range of stakeholders, including senior leadership, donors, volunteers, and community members

Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion

Initiative-taking, dependable, a good sense of humor and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team

Company

Rogerson Communities

Rogerson Communities is an NGO that offers supportive health, senior, nonprofit housing, property management, and fitness training.

Founded in 1860

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.rogerson.org

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Walter Ramos, JD

President & CEO

Recent News

Roger Williams University

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY APPOINTS THREE NEW TRUSTEES TO BOARD

2025-10-09

Boston Business Journal

150-unit senior housing planned in Roslindale

2025-03-06

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