Institutional Giving Associate

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference.

What you can expect as an Institutional Giving Associate 

As we charge toward our 2029 bicentennial, we are embarking on an ambitious growth phase to double our impact. We are seeking a highly organized, "systems-first" Institutional Giving Associate to provide the operational backbone for our corporate, foundation, and government fundraising efforts.

If you are a detail-oriented professional who loves to find meaningful connections between program impact and funder interests, this is the perfect role to build a high impact  career in institutional fundraising.

We’d love to talk with you if you have experience with many of the following:

• Draft initial versions of Letters of Inquiry (LOIs), grant renewals, and corporate sponsorship outreach. Coordinate high-quality proposal attachments, including budgets and program documentation.

• Own the institutional giving calendar. You will be the guardian of all deadlines for outreach, proposals, and reporting to ensure we never miss an opportunity.

• Serve as the lead for entering institutional donor data into Salesforce, ensuring every interaction, deadline, and grant stage is recorded with precision.

• Monitor grant agreements to ensure all deliverables are met across internal departments. Coordinate the stewardship process, ensuring funders receive timely acknowledgments and impact updates.

• Partner with program staff to gather the data and stories needed for accurate, compelling reporting.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.

• 3–5 years of experience in a nonprofit development or professional administrative setting.

• Proven ability to handle sensitive information and manage complex administrative tasks with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency in Google Workspace and experience with Salesforce (or a similar CRM) is highly preferred.

The following shared salary range is what Perkins reasonably expects, in good faith, to pay for the position. The applicable range could differ based on experience and qualification.

Perkins offers a comprehensive benefits package for part time and full time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Wellness programs available.

• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Plan with employer match 

• Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one

• Paid Time Off

• Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

Perkins is a mission-driven community that supports your well-being at work and beyond. We are located in the heart of Watertown, adjacent to the Charles River and less than 1 mile from food & entertainment at Arsenal Yards.

Perkins is an equal opportunity employer. View the Perkins Notice of non-discrimination.