Development Assistant, District of Columbia

The Washington Institute For Near East Policy; Washington, Baltimore (District of Columbia, MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings program

Job summary

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, based in Washington, DC, seeks a Development Assistant to provide essential support to the Development Department. The role involves fundraising data entry, donor relations, and program planning to strengthen philanthropic outreach.

Ideal candidates will hold a BA/BS in development, communications, or related fields, be highly organized, and demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. The position is full-time and located in our D.C.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in development, communications, business or related field.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and across organizational lines.
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Interest in the mission of The Washington Institute.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Development Department.
• Utilize fundraising database Raiser's Edge, including data entry, running reports and queries.
• Support donor relations through indirect means (mailings, emails, phone calls, etc.).
• Conduct outreach and follow-up, including mailing prospect kits and scheduling meetings.
• Assist with planning and organizing programs and events, both nationally and regionally.
• Identify and conduct research on high net worth prospective donors.
• Conduct foundation research, write foundation reports and grant proposals. Track multi-year gifts for renewals.
• Utilize events platforms, CVENT and ActOn to create invitations for events and track event rsvps.
• Prepare receipts and acknowledgment letters for all gifts received.
• Reconcile financial data on a daily and monthly basis.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Relationship building

Education

BA/BS in development, communications, business or related field

Tools

Raiser's Edge

CVENT

ActOn

Job description

Development Assistant, District of Columbia

The Washington Institute for Near East Policy is a nonpartisan think tank focused on advancing a balanced and realistic understanding of American interests in the Middle East. We are currently looking for a full-time Development Assistant in our Washington, D.C. office.

• Provide administrative support to the Development Department.
• Utilize fundraising database Raiser's Edge, including data entry, running reports and queries.
• Support donor relations through indirect means (mailings, emails, phone calls, etc.).
• Conduct outreach and follow-up, including mailing prospect kits and scheduling meetings.
• Assist with planning and organizing programs and events, both nationally and regionally.
• Identify and conduct research on high net worth prospective donors.
• Conduct foundation research, write foundation reports and grant proposals. Track multi-year gifts for renewals.
• Utilize events platforms, CVENT and ActOn to create invitations for events and track event rsvps.
• Prepare receipts and acknowledgment letters for all gifts received.
• Reconcile financial data on a daily and monthly basis.
• BA/BS in development, communications, business or related field
• Ability to work effectively in teams and across organizational lines
• Self-motivated, adept at multi-tasking and prioritizing work
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strength at building and maintaining relationships
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Interest in the mission of The Institute and the Middle East region

The Washington Institute offers its full-time employees a generous benefits package,

• including health, dental and vision insurance
• life and disability insurance
• generous paid time off
• a retirement savings program

Salary Range:

The full salary range for this position is $50,000–$60,000, with opportunities for continued growth and development within the range.

Vaccination and Booster Requirements:

To best protect our workforce, The Washington Institute requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This includes keeping up to date on any recommended booster shots. If hired, you will be asked to confirm that you have complied with this policy or to advise if you need to discuss a potential accommodation. Learn more about us at www.washingtoninstitute.org.

The Washington Institute is an equal opportunity employer.