Development Operations Assistant

Are you interested in a part-time, contract development opportunity with Gifford Cat Shelter, the country’s oldest free-roam, no-kill shelter?

Gifford Cat Shelter is seeking a Development Operations Assistant to support the day-to-day administrative and operational aspects of their fundraising efforts. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented administrative professional who can help maintain a comprehensive annual fundraising plan, support data and CRM operations, and assist in executing multi-channel fundraising campaigns.

The position offers remote work flexibility with occasional on-site presence at the Gifford Cat Shelter in Brighton, MA.

• Track fundraising goals, segmentation strategies, timelines, and revenue projections.
• Maintain campaign and communications calendars, including monthly and quarterly revenue forecasts.
• Maintain donor data integrity, CRM records, and generate timely reports and dashboards.
• Process gift entry, acknowledgments, and assist with gift reconciliation with finance.
• Coordinate appeal production, email fundraising campaigns, and recurring giving programs.
• Support donor stewardship activities, including communications, recognition, and event follow-up.
• Help maintain digital fundraising channels and fundraising-related web content.
• Provide administrative support for grant application processes and reporting.
• Assist with event logistics including registration, ticketing, and post-event reporting.
• Support systems, processes, and vendor relationships related to fundraising operations.
• Conduct prospect research to identify donor upgrade opportunities.
• This is a back-office role, supporting the Executive Director and Board Members who handle donor-facing responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional administrative experience, with a background in development operations or fundraising support a plus
• Technically proficient; comfortable working with CRMs
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience working with small to mid-size nonprofits a plus
• Estimated 40–60 hours per month

The mission of Gifford Cat Shelter is to provide a haven for stray, abused, and unwanted cats until they are matched with their permanent loving homes. At Gifford, cats are free to roam and play. They nap in sunny windows, get plenty of exercise, and enjoy tons of love and attention while they wait for their forever homes. A no-kill shelter, Gifford believes that all cats should have a chance to live their lives free of pain and fear. No matter their story, every Gifford cat has a future to look forward to. And until they find their new homes, they’ll spend their days in bright, open environments, getting all the love they need!

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