Development Associate

Addison Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 63,039,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contribute to an organization doing aG

Broaden exposure to nonprofit ops

Build fundraising experience

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Development Associate in Washington, DC (Hybrid) for a 5–6 month contract. The role supports the fundraising team with donor recordkeeping, outreach coordination, event support, and general development functions, offering an entry point in donor relations and fundraising strategy.

Responsibilities include donor communications, donor research, CRM upkeep (Salesforce preferred), data analysis, and materials preparation for meetings and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, not required.
• 2–5 years of experience in fundraising, donor support, or nonprofit development work.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); CRM experience required, Salesforce preferred.
• Exposure to online giving platforms a plus; iCIMS experience preferred.
• Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communicator.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Support donor-facing communications, including campaign messaging, emails, and acknowledgment letters.
• Help coordinate stewardship activities, including mailing schedules and outreach timing.
• Research prospective donors and potential funding sources.
• Keep donor records current and accurate within CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred).
• Monitor donations, pledges, and giving patterns over time.
• Pull reports and assist with data analysis to inform fundraising decisions.
• Support logistics planning for donor meetings and events.
• Put together donor-facing materials like packets, decks, and proposals.
• Proofread and refine outgoing donor communications.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title: Development Associate

Industry: Nonprofit / Fundraising / Donor Relations

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Assignment Type: Contract (5–6 months)

Pay: $22 – $25 / Hour (commensurate with experience)

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours/week | Monday–Friday | Standard business hours

Benefits

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company

Our client is a mission-driven nonprofit focused on driving real community impact. Their work centers on fundraising, donor engagement, and outreach initiatives, and they're looking for a Development Associate to help strengthen team operations and donor relationships.

Job Description

This role supports the fundraising team across donor recordkeeping, outreach coordination, event support, and general development functions. It's a great fit for someone with some nonprofit background looking to build out their skills in donor relations and fundraising strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support donor-facing communications, including campaign messaging, emails, and acknowledgment letters
• Help coordinate stewardship activities, including mailing schedules and outreach timing
• Research prospective donors and potential funding sources
• Keep donor records current and accurate within CRM platforms (Salesforce preferred)
• Monitor donations, pledges, and giving patterns over time
• Pull reports and assist with data analysis to inform fundraising decisions
• Support logistics planning for donor meetings and events
• Put together donor-facing materials like packets, decks, and proposals
• Proofread and refine outgoing donor communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred, not required
• 2–5 years of experience in fundraising, donor support, or nonprofit development work
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); CRM experience required, Salesforce preferred
• Exposure to online giving platforms a plus; iCIMS experience preferred
• Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communicator
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative

Perks

• Contribute to an organization doing genuinely impactful work
• Broaden your exposure to nonprofit operations and donor engagement strategy
• Build professional experience in the fundraising space

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.