Development Associate

Jobtailor; North Carolina; On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Common Cause is seeking a fundraising coordinator to support the Development Director with strategy execution, donor engagement, and NC-based events. You will conduct donor research, draft briefs, and assist with stewardship and communications while maintaining accurate CRM records.

The role requires collaboration with multiple teams, travel within North Carolina, and a commitment to equity and nonpartisan civic engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to Common Cause's nonpartisan mission and advancing civil rights.
• Track record of collaborating with stakeholders with diverse interests.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects with attention to detail and resourcefulness.
• Commitment to equity in work goals and relationships.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Zoom; experience with Canva/Adobe Creative Suite is ideal.
• Willingness to travel 1-2 times per year; work in NC locations at least 4 days per month.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development Director in executing fundraising strategy and donor engagement plans.
• Conduct donor prospect research using wealth screening tools and public resources.
• Draft donor research briefs and portfolios for meetings and cultivation.
• Assist with donor stewardship and engagement.
• Plan and execute North Carolina-based fundraising events, including meetings, venues, logistics, materials, and communications.
• Draft fundraising Causenet emails and other communications.
• Provide administrative and research support for the Planned Giving program.
• Track key data in the CRM and coordinate stewardship for planned giving and bequest documentation.
• Maintain accurate donor records, notes, and activity tracking in the ROI CRM system.
• Collaborate with organizational teams and provide administrative support.
• Coordinate with program, communications, and leadership teams to align campaigns with fundraising initiatives.
• Support advisory board engagement, including agendas, follow-up communications, and logistics.
• Support development budgeting and revenue tracking, including analyzing CRM reports for outreach opportunities.
• Assist with budgeting preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Donor Research

Fundraising

Data Analysis

Budget Preparation

Planned Giving Support

Tools

ROI CRM System

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

• Support the Development Director in executing fundraising strategy and donor engagement plans
• Conduct donor prospect research using wealth screening tools and public resources
• Draft donor research briefs and portfolios for meetings and cultivation
• Assist with donor stewardship and engagement
• Plan and execute North Carolina-based fundraising events, including meetings, venues, logistics, materials, and communications
• Draft fundraising Causenet emails and other communications
• Provide administrative and research support for the Planned Giving program
• Track key data in the CRM and coordinate stewardship for planned giving and bequest documentation
• Maintain accurate donor records, notes, and activity tracking in the ROI CRM system
• Collaborate with organizational teams and provide administrative support
• Coordinate with program, communications, and leadership teams to align campaigns, organizing, advocacy, and other work with fundraising initiatives
• Support advisory board engagement, including agendas, follow-up communications, and logistics
• Support development budgeting and revenue tracking, including analyzing CRM reports for outreach opportunities
• Assist with budgeting preparation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong commitment to Common Cause's nonpartisan mission and advancing civil rights through its pro-democracy agenda
• Track record of working collaboratively and building relationships with stakeholders with diverse interests
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects with attention to detail and resourcefulness
• Commitment to equity in work goals and relationships
• Openness to feedback and awareness of strengths and growth areas
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Zoom
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms is ideal
• Demonstrated interest in fundraising
• Demonstrated interest in North Carolina's political dynamic, democracy issues, and/or civil rights
• Ability to travel 1-2 times per year for team and/or all-staff retreats
• Ability to work in person at various locations around North Carolina at least 4 days per month
• Willingness to maintain a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged in posts and creating organizational content as needed
• Must not currently hold elected office, be running for office, serve on a political candidate's Steering or Finance Committee, or be affiliated with political party leadership
• Position is in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, with specific employment terms subject to negotiations
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; Common Cause cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills, with a commitment to advancing civil rights and democracy. Proficient in donor engagement, fundraising strategy execution, and maintaining accurate records in CRM systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Fundraising Strategy Execution
• Donor Engagement
• CRM Data Tracking
• Event Planning
• Collaboration with Stakeholders

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Donor Research
• Fundraising
• Data Analysis
• Budget Preparation
• Planned Giving Support

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Resourcefulness
• Relationship Building
• Openness to Feedback
• Commitment to Equity

Industry Keywords

• Civil Rights
• Democracy Issues
• North Carolina Political Dynamic
• Nonpartisan Mission
• Stakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Zoom
• Canva
• Adobe Creative Suite
• ROI CRM System