Development Assistant

GBH enriches people's lives through programs and services that educate, inspire, and entertain, fostering citizenship and culture, the joy of learning, and the power of diverse perspectives.

At GBH, we believe in the advantages of coming together to build community, mentor and learn from colleagues, and connect more deeply with our mission. As a result, the majority of our staff are hybrid and work both from home and onsite. Our current hybrid approach requires staff to work onsite a minimum of two days each week, every Tuesday and one other day, to be determined by their business unit. Hybrid staff are also welcome to come in additional days each week or may be asked to come in on other days by their manager.

Department Overview

The Development Division is responsible for raising funds from individuals and institutions. It plays a vital role in helping to finance broadcast, video, digital, and audio programs, including celebrated dramas, investigative journalism, documentaries, children’s media, podcasts, and other local and national programming in the public media system.

This is a transformative period for GBH, as it navigates profound changes in its business model, driven by the changing media landscape and evolving sources of revenue. GBH will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2026, and has just launched a comprehensive campaign that will position us solidly for the next chapter of our storied history as a local and national leader in public media.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, Major Gifts, the Development Assistant for Major Gifts and Foundation Development provides administrative, research and special project support for the Major Gifts and Foundation Development teams—including scheduling and coordination of meetings, drafting and editing communications, preparing research profiles and briefings, assisting with donor cultivation and stewardship activities including data entry, gift acknowledgement, research, and general administration.

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of GBH events, policies and procedures, and support all administrative facets of development work.
• Maintain detailed, confidential donor and prospect management information in organizational CRM system, including entering Major Gift and Foundation Development officer and staff activity, cultivation plans, coordination of pledge reminders, and management of event campaigns.
• Serve as Major Gifts team CRM superuser to provide support and guidance on processes and procedures, reports, and database management as it relates to individual major gifts fundraising.
• Provide research support to the Foundation Development Team, creating and updating briefings and profiles; researching grant opportunities; and assisting with funder vetting.
• Work collaboratively with Major Gifts research colleagues to maximize resources and assist with donor research for the Development division.
• Manage calendars and scheduling for senior members of the Major Gifts and Foundation Development teams, and coordinate meetings, reserve conference spaces, and plan catering as needed.
• Provide support for operations team, including processing supplier invoices, purchase orders and requisitions, time entry approval, contracts, and supply orders.
• Draft, format and edit letters, proposals, emails, briefings, event invitations, annual report listings, newsletters, magazine articles, meeting minutes, and other correspondence and marketing communications.
• Assist with stewardship of major donors.
• Make travel arrangements and manage expense reports as needed.
• Assist with in-person and virtual events.
• Manage and carry out short-term and long-term special projects
  
  
  

SKILL SET

• Excellent organizational, computer, communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to synthesize and concisely summarize information. Clear, consistent writing.
• Intellectual curiosity and interest in the development field is highly desired.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• 1-3 years of related or transferable work experience, preferably in a development or nonprofit environment.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
  
  
  

JOB SPECIFICS

Staff position

Hybrid position

LOCATION

1 Guest Street, Boston, MA 02135

This position is located in Boston, MA, and requires on-site presence.

Salary Range

$50,800 - $60,000

Compensation offered within this range is determined by skills, experience and internal pay equity.

GBH is an equal opportunity employer. The community and audience we serve are diverse, and we wish to foster that diversity in our workplace. Toward that end, GBH does not discriminate against individuals in hiring, employment, or promotion based on race, religion, color, sex/gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, political belief, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process Assistance

GBH will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate an accommodation request, contact the Human Resource department by sending an email to human_resources@wgbh.org or by calling 617-300-2000.