Development Operations Associate

Cornerstones; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstones is seeking a Development Associate to provide essential administrative support for fundraising and development activities in Reston, VA. You will manage gift processing, donor records, acknowledgments, and reporting to support campaigns and events.

You will coordinate in-kind donations, seasonal drives, and work closely with the Manager of Individual Giving and the development team to ensure accurate, timely operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1–3 years of nonprofit administration, fundraising operations, database administration, customer service, or related field preferred.
• Experience with a development or CRM database; Raiser’s Edge experience is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Reliable, adaptable, and self-directed with strong follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Passion for Cornerstones’ mission and making a difference in the community.

Responsibilities

• Process and accurately record monetary, recurring, pledge, and in-kind gifts in Raiser's Edge NXT.
• Maintain accurate donor records, including contact information and gift data.
• Prepare and process donor acknowledgments, tax receipts, and routine donor correspondence.
• Support gift batching and reconciliation in coordination with the Finance team.
• Assist with recurring gift administration and updating donor records.
• Maintain procedures for gift processing, database maintenance, and data integrity.
• Prepare donor reports, mailing lists, and data exports to support campaigns.
• Assist with donor mailings, appeals, and fundraising initiatives.
• Provide administrative support for donor meetings, campaigns, and development projects.
• Maintain development records, files, and calendars.
• Coordinate in-kind donations and seasonal drives; provide related logistics.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Raiser’s Edge NXT

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Cornerstones is seeking a Development Associate to provide essential administrative support for fundraising and development activities in Reston, VA. You will manage gift processing, donor records, acknowledgments, and reporting to support campaigns and events.

You will coordinate in-kind donations, seasonal drives, and work closely with the Manager of Individual Giving and the development team to ensure accurate, timely operations.