Philanthropy Operations & Communications Assistant

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wyoming foundationBuffalo (NY)

Fundraisers Grantmaking Foundations

SENIORITY

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About the role

The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is seeking a Giving Strategies and Communications Assistant to support the Giving Strategies team and Chief Philanthropy Officer. This full-time role is based at the Foundation’s Buffalo office with standard hours 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and may convert to a hybrid remote setting after a 90-day introductory period. The position emphasizes administrative and project management duties, calendar coordination, event logistics, and

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