Overview
Development Coordinator Jobs in Greater Boston at Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation
Title: Development Coordinator
Company: Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation
Location: Greater Boston
Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF)
The Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Foundation (NETRF) is the leading nonprofit dedicated to accelerating research to improve the detection, treatment, and understanding of neuroendocrine cancer. NETRF funds innovative research around the world focused on improving early detection, developing new therapies, and advancing personalized treatments for neuroendocrine cancer. We are also a leader in patient education, offering unique programs that connect the science and emphasize Thrivership.
As the largest global private funder of neuroendocrine cancer research, NETRF supports scientists and institutions working at the forefront of cancer discovery and translational science. Through strategic grantmaking, scientific collaboration, patient education, and donor partnership, NETRF is helping drive meaningful progress for patients and families facing neuroendocrine cancer.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, mission-driven organization in an important period of momentum and expansion. The Development Coordinator will play a vital role in supporting donor engagement and fundraising efforts that directly help accelerate scientific breakthroughs and improve lives.
At NETRF, you will:
- Be part of a mission-driven organization advancing critical cancer research and education
- Support fundraising efforts that directly impact scientific progress and patient outcomes
- Work with a collaborative and dedicated team
- Gain experience in donor engagement, stewardship, fundraising strategy, and nonprofit leadership within an international organization
Position Overview
The Development Coordinator serves as an important operational partner within NETRF’s Development team, supporting donor engagement, stewardship, fundraising operations coordination, and development communications. This role helps provide the essential organizational support that enables the Development program to function effectively and responsively.
Working closely with the Chief Development Officer and external development operations contractor, the Development Coordinator helps coordinate donor relations, including stewardship activities, reports, acknowledgments, prospect research, and development projects. The role works collaboratively across Development, Communications, Patient Education, Research, Finance, and other partners to support effective fundraising operations and donor engagement.
The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, responsive, detail-oriented, and enjoys supporting donor relationships and mission-driven fundraising work. This full-time position follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of approximately two to three days per week in NETRF’s office. NETRF’s office is south of Boston in Quincy MA, accessible by public transportation.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Relations & Stewardship
- Respond to donor inquiries related to gifts, acknowledgments, tribute gifts, and donor records in a timely and professional manner
- Coordinate with development operations contractor to help ensure timely and accurate donor acknowledgments, tribute processing, and donor communications
- Assist with stewardship communications, including thank-you letters, emails, tribute acknowledgments, and donor follow-up
- Help coordinate donor impact reports and stewardship materials
- Track and help coordinate donor stewardship activities, follow-up actions, and reporting timelines
- Support donor mailings and outreach efforts throughout the year
Development Operations Coordination
- Serve as a primary liaison with NETRF’s external development operations contractor
- Coordinate requests related to gift processing, reports, acknowledgments, tribute gifts, and donor records
- Help ensure timely communication and follow-up between internal staff and external partners
- Review gift and donor reports provided by external development operations contractor
- Maintain organized tracking systems and accurate development records related to donor activity, stewardship actions, reports, and projects in NETRF’s Raiser’s Edge database
- Support tracking and organization of development program priorities, timelines, and follow-up actions
Prospect Research Support
- Support prospect research efforts through background research, donor briefing preparation, and coordination with development operations contractor
- Help organize and prioritize prospect and donor information to support fundraising outreach and engagement
- Assist with donor briefing materials, meeting preparation, and portfolio tracking
- Support proposal tracking and donor engagement activities
Communications Support
- Assist with drafting, proofreading, and coordinating development content for monthly newsletters, donor outreach, event materials, and campaign mailings.
- Help coordinate timelines, content collection, and follow-up for development communications projects
- Help ensure consistency, accuracy, and timely follow-up across donor communications initiatives
Event & Administrative Support
- Support logistics for donor events, meetings, webinars, and other development activities
- Assist with scheduling, RSVP tracking, and preparation of meeting materials
- Coordinate mailings, printed materials, and other development-related administrative projects
- Help maintain inventory of development and office materials and assist with ordering supplies, as needed
- Attend and support NETRF events, as needed
- Provide general administrative and organizational support as needed
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in development, donor relations, or fundraising operations
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft professional donor correspondence
- Professional, responsive, and donor-centered approach
- Ability to exercise professionalism, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment when handling donor communications and sensitive information
- Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge
- Experience with prospect research tools such as iWave/Kindsight
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
The Ideal Candidate:
- Is highly organized and dependable
- Has strong attention to detail and takes pride in accurate work
- Is proactive in managing follow-up, timelines, and project coordination
- Is comfortable coordinating multiple projects with internal and external stakeholders
- Communicates clearly and professionally
- Enjoys supporting donor engagement and mission-driven work
Compensation
Salary range: $60,000–$70,000, commensurate with experience.
This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits including medical/dental, 401K plan, flexible spending account, paid vacation and holidays, and professional development opportunities. Attendance at NETRF events such as educational and scientific conferences is required. NETRF is an equal opportunity employer. NETRF encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.
How to Apply
A resume and cover letter are required to apply. Please send to [email protected].
