Development Associate: Donor Relations & Data Lead

Advancement Project - Washington, D.C.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Advancement Project National Office seeks a Development Associate to support fundraising campaigns, manage donor data in Raiser's Edge, and coordinate donor communications. This union position reports to the Managing Director for Development and Fundraising and is integral to the Development Team.

The role involves prospect research, event logistics, grant coordination, and updating a wide donor portfolio while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1–3 years of development experience.
• At least 1 year with Raisers Edge database including queries, reports, coding tables, and updating records.
• Experience with donor research tools and approaches.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Raisers Edge database to ensure accurate donor records, weekly gift entry, and acknowledgment process.
• Conduct prospect research on high-value funders including foundations, corporations, and individuals.
• Coordinate event logistics for donor cultivation events including scheduling, vendors, and contracts.
• Coordinate annual holiday card and year-end funder mailings with the Development Manager of Donor Relations.
• Schedule funder/donor meetings and internal briefings.
• Prepare high-dollar funder updates and coordinate emails from multiple teammates.

Skills

Raiser's Edge proficiency

Donor research

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge database

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Job description

Advancement Project National Office seeks a Development Associate to support fundraising campaigns, manage donor data in Raiser's Edge, and coordinate donor communications. This union position reports to the Managing Director for Development and Fundraising and is integral to the Development Team.

The role involves prospect research, event logistics, grant coordination, and updating a wide donor portfolio while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.