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Action for Boston Community Development is a nonprofit human services organization that each year provides more than 100,000 low income residents in the Greater Boston region with the tools and resources needed to transition from poverty to stability and from stability to success. 

Duties Include:

• Responsible for handling a variety of event planning, management and donor relations.
• Support all event planning initiatives for the Government and Industrial Relations team, from planning through post-event evaluation under the supervision of the Events Manager.
• Provide support for the activities and day-to-day operations of the Department of Government and Industrial Relations;
• Work closely with the Director of Government and Industrial Relations and Events Manager to coordinate activities regarding:
  • Planning and management of fundraising and other events for the agency;
  • Planning and management of donor cultivation activities through individual meetings and outreach efforts;
  • Management of fundraising and related mailings;
  • Identification of corporate, foundation, and individual donors for specific events, including maintaining and expanding relationships with donors, industry partners, and government officials;
  • Solicitation for in-kind gifts and contributions;
  • Social media outreach, in conjunction with the Public Information Department;
  • Record-keeping and generation of reports/data on events and cultivation activities;
  • Management of event registration and ticketing processes;
  • Organization of event documentation and works closely with internal teams to process post-event materials.
  • Preparing and working with an approved budget
  • Vendor management and monitoring/tracking expenses 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• A minimum of a high school diploma/GED or equivalent and one to three years of related experience is required.
• Ability to work occasionally on weekends and/or evenings is required.
• Familiarity with events or fundraising related functions is desirable.
• Demonstrated project management, negotiation, interpersonal, and written & verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to multi-task and work independently to manage responsibilities. 
• Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge or Eventene is preferred.
• Must be able to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

Why ABCD?

• Make an impact on the community
• Professional development opportunities and trainings
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan with employer match and vesting
• Paid Time Off
• 13 Observed Holidays