Job: Advancement Assistant

18 Degrees
480 West Street
PITTSFIELD, MA 01201

Phone:(413)448-8281
Website:18degreesma.org

Company Description:

18 Degrees is where the sun stands just below the horizon at daybreak. It’s more dark than light in that moment, and hard to see the way forward. At 18 Degrees – formerly Berkshire Children and Families – it’s our mission and privilege to meet people at that point, with the promise that for them, for all of us, the light will grow from the start of each new day.

18 Degrees promotes the well-being and strengths of children, youth, and families to build better communities in Western Massachusetts. We provide education, parenting skills and support, prevention and intervention, advocacy, and life skills across a spectrum of programs serving children, young people, individuals and families in four areas: early education and care; foster care and adoption; child and family well-being; youth and community development.

Our approach with folks is to start with questions about their goals – their dreams. Our work is to guide them to the resources, skills, and support that will help them reach their goals. This is not a typical conversation for social service agencies, but it is one that is central to our mission of Every child in a family. Every family in a community. Focusing on hopes and dreams helps those we serve to see that new beginnings are possible.


Job Title:
Advancement Assistant
Salary Range:Location:
$21.69 Per Hour Pittsfield
Job Type:Category:
Full TimeFundraising/Development
Education Level:Work Experience:
Bachelor's Degree
Required 		2+
Description:

18 Degrees is where new beginnings come to light for children and families – and could be where your new career does the same!? At 18 Degrees, we cultivate teams and leaders?to embrace the principles of?diversity, equity?and inclusiveness?to support the?needs of?our?community.

18 Degrees is seeking an energetic, organized and collaborative individual to play a vital role in supporting advancement operations at 18 Degrees.

The Advancement Assistant will focus heavily on:

  • Supporting grant applications, renewals, reporting, and compliance.
  • Fundraising responsibilities include database management and gift acknowledgments.
  • Communications efforts to support the external aspects of our work on social media, flyers, and website updates.

Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement, the Advancement assistant will be a collaborative position that works with all members of the team and across the agency. Prior experience with a donor database, preferably Bloomerang or similar, with strong writing and organizational skills. Proven track record of successfully managing projects to meet deadlines. 

Qualification Requirements:  Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Two years experience in a fundraising setting, proficiency in Microsoft 365 products, especially Word and Excel. Working knowledge of social media and Canva a plus.  

Multi-lingual, multi-cultural candidates are encouraged to apply.? Send cover letter and?resume to Paula McDermott, 18 Degrees, Inc., 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 or email pmcdermott@18degreesma.org.? AA/EOE