Each year, the Carroll Center for the Blind helps nearly 1,300 blind or visually impaired children, adults, and senior citizens gain the skills they need to live active and fulfilling lives. Our Newton campus houses our rehabilitation program, computer training classes, low vision store, and administrative offices. A large portion of our programs are services conducted in public schools, clients’ homes, and their communities.

A mission-driven, highly professional, and dynamic person who is excited to connect people to a meaningful cause. Join our Development team and help power fundraising and engagement that truly make a difference.

*If this is you, we want to meet you!

The Development Associate plays a key role in supporting fundraising and engagement efforts through event coordination, donor support, and accurate gift processing, contributing directly to the success of our mission.

What You’ll Do:

• Help plan, support, and execute engaging fundraising and community events, including the Walk for Independence, Alumni and Family programs, and donor stewardship events.
• Coordinate event logistics such as registrations, vendors, volunteers, communications, and day-of support.
• Create and manage event registration forms, track attendance and payments, and assist with post-event reporting.
• Process donations accurately and confidentially, ensuring donor data is complete and up to date.
• Support donor acknowledgement efforts, so supporters receive timely, thoughtful, and personalized communications.
• Partner closely with Development and Marketing teammates on invitations, outreach, and campaign support.
• Provide general support for day-to-day development operations and special projects.

Why You’ll Love Working Here!

• Your work directly supports a mission that changes lives
• You’ll join a supportive, collaborative, and purpose-driven team
• You’ll gain hands-on experience in fundraising, events, and donor engagement

• Authentic passion for the Carroll Center for the Blind’s mission.
• Excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills are required, coupled with an established track record of meeting deadlines in a professional, fast-paced environment.
• Strong writing, research, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team are essential.
• Possess a clear understanding, comfort, and proficiency with using Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Docs required. Raiser’s Edge experience is a plus.  

We offer a generous benefits package to include health and dental coverage, vision, Flexible Spending Account, 3 weeks accrued vacation, personal day, sick days, 12 holidays, and a retirement program (403b) with up to a 4% employer match.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form (linked below) and also email a cover letter and resume to hr@carroll.org. Should you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please email hr@carroll.org, and we will be happy to assist you.