Development Associate – MAC
Listed on 2026-03-07
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
PR / Communications, Fundraising / Charity
About Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC)
Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) is a non-profit legal aid organization working to remove barriers to education for low-income students, children with disabilities, immigrant children, and Black and Brown youth. During a time when civil rights in education are under political attack, MAC is a key leader in fighting to maintain and enforce longstanding education protections for these children in Massachusetts and achieve education equity.
Our work is multi-level and is driven by a community-informed, ground‑up advocacy model. We use a combination of direct legal advocacy for families, strategic litigation, legislative change, coalition leadership, community training, and a multilingual helpline that serves thousands each year. Our longstanding organizational commitment to racial equity guides both our internal practices and external advocacy, aligning our work with equity, justice, and inclusion and equipping us to identify structural racism internally and externally.
To learn more about our mission and work, please visit MAC’s website or view a video about who we are.
The OpportunityMAC seeks a motivated, detail-oriented, and digitally savvy Development Associate to support both fundraising and communications work. This role will join a growing development team alongside another Development Associate and report to the Director of Development and Communications, working closely with the Executive Director and staff across the organization. We welcome candidates eager to learn and support MAC during a dynamic and exciting period of growth.
The Development Associate will provide creative, systematic and administrative support to all areas of MAC’s fundraising and communications work. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and enjoy working collaboratively as well as independently with strong attention to detail. This position offers opportunities for growth as proficiency is demonstrated.
- Collaborate with the Development and Communications team to execute fundraising strategies and initiatives.
- Research and identify potential funding sources, including individual donors, foundations, and corporations.
- Support logistics of grant submissions and reports, donor appeals, and sponsorship materials to secure financial support. Support program staff to produce data for grant reports.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor and grant databases and records (e.g., documenting relationships and timelines) and send timely acknowledgements for gifts.
- Support donor appeal campaigns through list development, follow-up correspondence, and tracking of gifts.
- Assist with maintaining MAC’s website, social media channels, and other digital platforms with engaging and relevant content.
- Create marketing materials consistent with MAC’s branding (e.g., brochures, newsletters, and promotional materials).
- Support the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events with the development team.
- Assist with logistics for events, including venue coordination, guest lists and invitations, guest communications, and day‑of event staffing and coordination.
- Provide general development and communications-related administrative support including support with maintaining deadlines in Outlook and other programs, scheduling internal and external meetings, and coordinating translation of communications materials.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized. Able to handle multiple tasks and deadlines independently.
- Previous experience in fundraising, development, or communications in a nonprofit or analogous setting is preferred but not required.
- Commitment to social justice and belief in MAC’s mission.
- Great communication skills. Ability to explain the organization’s mission and impact effectively.
- Strong digital skills: experience using Microsoft Office Suite and basic design experience (for example Canva or equivalent program) required. At ease with learning or already experienced with other platforms…
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