What are the responsibilities and job description for the Institutional Giving Associate position at Perkins?
Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.
What you can expect as an Institutional Giving Associate
As we charge toward our 2029 bicentennial, we are embarking on an ambitious growth phase to double our impact. We are seeking a highly organized, "systems-first" Institutional Giving Associate to provide the operational backbone for our corporate, foundation, and government fundraising efforts. If you are a detail-oriented professional who loves to find meaningful connections between program impact and funder interests, this is the perfect role to build a high impact career in institutional fundraising
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We’d love to talk with you if you have experience with many of the followin
- g:Draft initial versions of Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), grant renewals, and corporate sponsorship outreach. Coordinate high-quality proposal attachments, including budgets and program documentatio
- n.Own the institutional giving calendar. You will be the guardian of all deadlines for outreach, proposals, and reporting to ensure we never miss an opportunit
- y.Serve as the lead for entering institutional donor data into Salesforce, ensuring every interaction, deadline, and grant stage is recorded with precisio
- n.Monitor grant agreements to ensure all deliverables are met across internal departments. Coordinate the stewardship process, ensuring funders receive timely acknowledgments and impact update
- s.Partner with program staff to gather the data and stories needed for accurate, compelling reportin
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Education/Experien
- ce:Bachelor’s Degree requir
- ed.3–5 years of experience in a nonprofit development or professional administrative setti
- ng.Proven ability to handle sensitive information and manage complex administrative tasks with minimal supervisi
- on.Proficiency in Google Workspace and experience with Salesforce (or a similar CRM) is highly preferr
ed.
Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, includ
- ing:Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs availa
- ble.Health Reimbursement Arrangement (
- HRA)Flexible Spending Acco
- untsEmployer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insur
- ance401(k) Plan with employer m
- atchEducation Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day
- onePaid Time
- OffExtras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and m
ore!
Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and be
yond.Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. Please view our Notice of Discrimination