Development Associate

Job Summary:

The Development Associate is an entry-level position that supports fundraising and donor engagement efforts at Care New England. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development, this role assists with donor pipeline management, outreach activities, Foundation Board support, and special events that strengthen donor relationships and advance the organization’s mission.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in healthcare fundraising while working closely with development professionals, hospital leadership, and community volunteers.\

Duties and Responsibilities:

Donor Pipeline & Outreach

Assist with maintaining donor and prospect pipelines, including tracking outreach activities, meetings, and follow-up actions.

Support donor communications by preparing materials, scheduling meetings, and assisting with correspondence.

Help ensure donors receive timely, thoughtful stewardship aligned with Care New England’s patient-centered mission.

Foundation Board Support

Provide administrative and logistical support for Foundation Board and committee activities.

Assist with board communications, meeting preparation, and engagement efforts.

Maintain accurate board records, participation tracking, and giving summaries.

Special Events & Donor Engagement

Support the planning and execution of fundraising and donor engagement events.

Assist with invitations, RSVPs, event materials, and post-event follow-up.

Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to support successful events.

Development Operations & Team Support

Maintain accurate donor records and documentation within the donor database.

Assist with donor lists, reports, and fundraising summaries.

Provide general administrative and project support to the Senior Director of Development and the philanthropy team as needed.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree Required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Internship, volunteer experience, or early-career exposure in a nonprofit, healthcare, development, or related environment preferred.

Prior experience supporting events, donor engagement, administrative coordination, or volunteer activities is a plus.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants wil