Development Associate

Resilient Strategies; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Adalah Justice Project is seeking a Development Associate to support fundraising and donor relations. The role reports to the Development Director and Co-Executive Director, focusing on copywriting, data management, and event coordination for the annual appeal and rapid-response campaigns.

This is a temporary, part-time position running mid-October through mid-February, with a 20-hour workweek and a pay range of $25–$30 per hour. Remote work with occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2–4 years in nonprofit development, fundraising, or donor relations.
• Familiarity with the Palestine movement and fundraising strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to draft fundraising materials and manage multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and donor relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising appeals and donor outreach, including major donors.
• Draft and edit copy for campaigns and emails.
• Organize data, lists, and donor information.
• Schedule in-person visits and manage thank you notes.
• Coordinate events and rapid-response online fundraising opportunities.
• Maintain donor database accuracy and support team training.

Skills

Nonprofit fundraising

Donor relations

Copywriting

Project management

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Adalah Justice Project

Development Associate

About the Organization

Adalah Justice Project (AJP) is a Palestinian-led advocacy organization based in the U.S. that builds cross-movement coalitions to achieve collective liberation. We draw connections between U.S. policy abroad and repressive practices at home to fight to achieve justice for Palestinians and all oppressed communities. At AJP, our main goals are:

• To build up the progressive movement here in the U.S. that reflects our values, and ensures that Palestine is not only included in, but also informs, all movements for justice;
• To translate on the ground organizing in Palestine for an American audience, which our staff are uniquely positioned to do;
• To seed economic activism campaigns that divest resources from corporations and financial vehicles that maintain Israel’s oppression of the Palestinian people.

Position Overview

The Development Associate will play a vital role in resourcing Adalah Justice Project's movement work by partnering closely with the Development Director and Co-Executive Director to build the fundraising infrastructure that sustains our organizing and builds our collective power. This role reports to the Development Director and centers on cultivating relationships with major donors who share our commitment to Palestinian liberation and cross-movement solidarity, while providing administrative, copywriting, and logistical support for our annual appeal and rapid response fundraising efforts. The Associate will help shape how we communicate with our donor community by writing and editing compelling copy, managing donor data, and coordinating events, phonebanks and appeals. This is a temporary position running from mid-October through mid-February, with the possibility of extension to be determined in December or January.

Responsibilities

• Support Fundraising Appeals (45%)
  • Support the development team in ensuring both annual and other fundraising appeals, including monthly donor drives, are successful
  • Drafting & editing copy
  • Organizing data & lists
  • Conducting outreach to major donors
  • Supporting various other administrative tasks
  • Draft effective copy for email campaigns that engage supporters, grow the email list, and drive donations
• Donor Relations (30%)
  • Work with the Development Director to deepen relationships with major donors
  • Schedule in-person visits
  • Manage thank you phone calls
  • Draft & send handwritten notes
  • Draft personalized email updates
• Event Coordination (5%)
  • Support the planning & coordination of events for major donors, including house parties, in-person fundraisers, and virtual briefings
• Lapsed Donor Outreach (5%)
  • Conducting regular outreach to lapsed donors
• Data Management (5%)
  • Help maintain the donor database by ensuring accurate data input and regular updates
• Team Support (10%)
  • Provide support and guidance to other members of the development team
  • Coordinate training sessions for staff or volunteers, particularly on development tools or systems
  • Help identify opportunities for rapid response online fundraising opportunities that advance organizational priorities
  • Conduct research on prospective donors and foundations as needed to support cultivation and solicitation efforts
  • Provide support for additional tasks or projects as directed by leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• At least 2-4 years of experience in nonprofit development, grassroots fundraising, or donor relations
• Strong understanding of & familiarity with the Palestine movement.
• Familiarity with fundraising strategies, major donor cultivation, and small-dollar campaigns
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to draft compelling fundraising materials
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with donors and colleagues

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of fundraising strategies, major donor cultivation, and small-dollar campaigns
• Knowledge of grassroots fundraising strategies & donor engagement best practices
• Experience with event planning and coordination
• Ability to analyze data and generate reports that influence fundraising strategies
• Proficiency with digital tools, platforms, and data systems

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• This position is remote work
• Regular office hours are required each week to meet the 20 hr/ week hours (to be set with the Development Director), ideally between 9am-5pm with occasional evenings or weekends for events and campaign deadlines
• Must have access to a reliable internet connection and a professional remote work setup.
• Occasional travel may be required for donor meetings and events
• Ability to move around the office or event venues and perform tasks requiring walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment Terms

This is a temporary, part time position. The start date is October 13, 2026 and ends on February 19, 2027. This position is 20 hours per week. This position has an estimated pay range of $25-30 per hour. This position is non-exempt.

Adalah Justice Project contracts with Resilient Strategies LLC for backend and operational support including hiring and employment. Resilient Strategies is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Folks who are queer, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, caste-oppressed, people of color, disabled, parents, are/have been system-impacted, are immigrants, and anyone who has experienced systemic oppression and/or gender-based violence are encouraged to apply. Pursuant of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.