Development Associate: Grants & Sponsorships

Council on Foundations; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Council on Foundations is seeking a Development Associate to support the Revenue Team (Development & Membership). You will assist with grant reports, prospect research, and lead event sponsorship fundraising, while owning development administration and scheduling tasks.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, maintain grant calendars, and prepare updates on fundraising progress. This role emphasizes relationship-building, detail orientation, and effective communication across departments.

Qualifications

• We’re seeking a relationship-oriented individual who excels at managing competing projects, maintaining efficient administrative systems, and communicating effectively.
• 1-3 years relevant experience, preferably in a nonprofit fundraising environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; Some database experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to change and successfully meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with a range of working styles and with people at all levels.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team.
• Interest and curiosity about the field of philanthropy

Responsibilities

• Lead event sponsorship fundraising, including coordinating with the programs team, prospecting, drafting collateral, making asks, tracking sponsorship benefits, creating post-event reports, and maintaining all sponsorship administration.
• Understand Council initiatives to develop concept notes for priority programs.
• Manage grant reporting processes, including generating content, tracking timelines, and coordinating stakeholder input across the organization.
• Research potential funders and assess fit based on connections to Council’s mission.
• Own all administration related to grants and sponsorships, including drafting donor acknowledgements, payment processing, Salesforce data entry, and web updates.
• Schedule meetings, take notes, and follow up on action items with key stakeholders.
• Maintain grants calendar to ensure timely submission of deliverables
• Support departmental policies and processes that ensure efficiency and transparency.
• Create easy-to-read updates or reports to inform staff of fundraising progress

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Database experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Council on Foundations is seeking a Development Associate to support the Revenue Team (Development & Membership). You will assist with grant reports, prospect research, and lead event sponsorship fundraising, while owning development administration and scheduling tasks.

You will coordinate with stakeholders, maintain grant calendars, and prepare updates on fundraising progress. This role emphasizes relationship-building, detail orientation, and effective communication across departments.