Development Associate

Development Associate

Position Summary

The Development Associate plays a key role in the fundraising efforts of a fast-growing, mission-driven organization. Reporting to the Director of Development, this position provides essential support to the development team, helping to achieve annual fundraising goals. Key responsibilities include gift processing and acknowledgments, database management, and administrative support for the team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative professional looking to grow a career in nonprofit fundraising. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a dynamic team working to make a meaningful impact.

This is a full-time, exempt position based in Boston, MA, requiring three days in the office per week, with the option to work remotely for two days.

Qualifications

• Passion for the mission of the IOCDF and a desire to make a difference.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, or a similar role preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite is required.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRMs preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Development Coordinator Principal Responsibilities

• Donor Relations & Gift Processing
  • Serve as the first point of contact for donor inquiries, monitoring the donations inbox and responding to or triaging inquiries as needed.
  • Process online, check, and direct deposit donations in Salesforce in accordance with established protocols.
  • Ensure timely and accurate donor acknowledgments.
  • Prepare and send donation invoices and agreements.
  • Update donor and event files and spreadsheets as needed.
• Database & Reporting
  • Maintain data integrity in Salesforce by adhering to data entry protocols and supporting database clean-up projects.
  • Generate donor and fundraising reports as needed.
  • Keep charity profiles (e.g., GuideStar, Charity Navigator) current.
  • Manage fundraising platform data (e.g., PayPal Giving, Benevity, Meta), ensuring accurate retrieval and reporting as needed.
  • Assist with prospect research as needed.
• Sponsorship & Grants
  • Prepare and send sponsorship and grant invoices and agreements.
  • Update sponsorship and grant deliverable information in relevant systems.
  • Assist with sponsor and grant reports, pulling data as requested by development staff.
• Administrative Support
  • Take minutes for Development Committee meetings and other meetings as needed.
  • Complete mailings for in-house development print projects.
  • Provide additional support to the development team as needed.

About the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)

The IOCDF is a donor-supported nonprofit organization based in Boston, MA.. Founded in 1986 by a small group of individuals with OCD, the Foundation has grown into an international membership-based organization serving a broad community of individuals with OCD and related disorders, their family members and loved ones, and mental health professionals and researchers around the world. We have affiliates in 25 states and territories in the US, in addition to global partnerships with other OCD organizations and mental health non-profits around the world.

The mission of the IOCDF is to help those affected by obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related disorders to live full and productive lives. Our aim is to increase access to effective treatment through research and training, foster a hopeful and supportive community for those affected by OCD and the professionals who treat them, and fight stigma surrounding mental health issues.

The International OCD Foundation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

When applying, please include a cover letter and your resume.