Development Assistant / Associate

Constitution Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Health Savings Account (HSA) / Health…

Commuter Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Benefit

Job summary

The National Constitution Center is seeking a Development Assistant/Associate to support donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising operations. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Individual Giving, you will engage with donors, prepare briefings, and help manage donor relationships in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

This early-career role offers growth opportunities across activities including prospect research, mail and email appeals, events, and donor communications, with a strong emphasis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of nonprofit fundraising experience.
• Strong writing, communication, and donor service skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfort with databases; Salesforce or similar CRM a plus.
• Ability to work independently and across teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct donor research and maintain stewardship pipelines.
• Process gifts, respond to inquiries, and manage acknowledgments.
• Coordinate fundraising appeals and newsletters with teams and vendors.
• Support donor events, visits, and itineraries.
• Maintain Salesforce donor records and reporting.
• Help improve data quality and development operations.

Skills

Writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Project management

Attention to detail

Initiative

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Salesforce

Photoshop

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The National Constitution Center is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization devoted to teaching about the Constitution. Located on Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall, steps from where the Constitution was drafted and signed, it serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling its congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis in order to increase awareness and understanding of the Constitution among the American people.”

Why Work With Us?

• Work at one of the nation’s premier civic venues, frequently hosting leaders in law, government, education, and culture.
• Collaborate closely with passionate colleagues across the museum.
• Grow professionally in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
• Make an impact by supporting an organization that educates, engages, and inspires diverse audiences from across the country.
• Enjoy working at a one‑of‑a‑kind destination that blends history, civic learning, and innovative programming.

About the Role:

At a time of exciting growth and momentum, the National Constitution Center seeks a motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive Development Assistant/Associate to support the Center’s fundraising efforts and help strengthen relationships with its growing base of individual, foundation, and corporate donors and prospects.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Individual Giving, the Development Assistant/Associate will play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the Development team, with key responsibilities spanning donor cultivation and stewardship, prospect research, donor communications, fundraising appeals, database management, and event coordination. The Assistant/Associate will work closely with development colleagues and senior leadership to support fundraising initiatives and ensure the effective management of donor relationships.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional with 1-2 years of experience who is eager to develop their skills, take on increasing responsibility, and build a career in nonprofit fundraising. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of development activities, with opportunities to become increasingly involved in donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising strategy. As the individual develops in the role, there is potential to assume greater responsibilities across the team.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, writing, communication, and project management skills. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, exercises sound judgement, can manage multiple priorities with limited supervision, and is eager to learn, contribute ideas, and grow professionally. A strong commitment to the Center’s nonpartisan mission is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct donor and prospect research, prepare leadership briefings, and maintain cultivation and stewardship pipelines to guide engagement.
• Manage weekly donor acknowledgements and personalized correspondence; respond to inquiries, process phone gifts, and facilitate ticket requests.
• Coordinate quarterly mail and email fundraising appeals and support the monthly supporter newsletter with internal teams and external vendors.
• Support donor cultivation and stewardship events, including invitations, RSVPs, logistics, and on-site assistance; coordinate high-level donor visits, tours, and itineraries.
• Maintain accurate Salesforce donor and prospect records, including contact details, communications, gift and grant documentation, and constituent coding, to support engagement and reporting.
• Review and help process mailed gifts daily, scan checks, notify the department, and maintain mailing and stewardship supplies.
• Support effective use of database and tracking systems and identify improvements to data quality, administrative processes, and development operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of relevant experience, preferably in nonprofit development, fundraising, donor relations, or communications.
• Strong interest in the Center’s nonpartisan mission and a commitment to learning and growing in nonprofit development.
• Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on professional correspondence and donor service.
• Strong organization, project management, and attention to detail; ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, and ownership; ability to work independently and collaborate across departments.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion with confidential donor information.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; comfort with databases and new systems. Salesforce or similar CRM and Photoshop or design software experience are a plus.

The National Constitution Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals who share our mission to apply.

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking on an infrequent basis.
• Occasional light lifting (20 pounds or less) may be required on an infrequent basis.

Health and Wellness Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Flexible Spending Accounts, and Commuter Benefits.

Income Protection & Life Insurance

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Voluntary Life Insurance

Wellness & Support Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Mental Health Coaching & Virtual Therapy, Nutrition Counseling,Fitness & Lifestyle Reimbursements and College Tuition Benefit

Retirement Savings Plan

Includes Safe Harbor Employer Matching Contribution for eligible participants.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employees receive a competitive PTO package that includes:

• Vacation Days, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Paid Holidays

*Specific PTO accrual rates and eligibility details are provided upon hire and outlined in the employee handbook.