Hybrid Development Associate — Fundraising & Donor Ops

Jobless; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 3% employer match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid leave & holidays

Commuter benefits

Spanish language stipend

Job summary

DC Affordable Law Firm (DCALF) seeks a Development Associate to advance fundraising, donor relations, and communications. This role provides high‑level administrative and project support, reporting to the Development Director and assisting the Executive Director in growing the organization’s impact in DC.

The position covers gift entry, revenue tracking, donor acknowledgment, event coordination, and board support in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in fundraising, development operations, or administrative support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Experience with donor communications and CRM systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage gift entry, revenue tracking, and donation acknowledgements.
• Coordinate and support Executive Director’s donor notes, meetings, and travel logistics.
• Draft donor communications and prepare reports for funders and internal meetings.
• Support event planning, including the annual Celebration of Accessible Justice, and other fundraising activities.
• Assist with board meetings, materials, and governance documentation.
• Liaise with contractors and vendors to advance fundraising initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising operations

Administrative support

Project management

Relationship management

Writing & editing

Event planning

Communication

Tools

Network for Good

Salesforce

Keela

Raiser’s Edge

WordPress

Squarespace

Canva

Instagram

LinkedIn

Microsoft 365

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

DC Affordable Law Firm (DCALF) seeks a Development Associate to advance fundraising, donor relations, and communications. This role provides high‑level administrative and project support, reporting to the Development Director and assisting the Executive Director in growing the organization’s impact in DC.

The position covers gift entry, revenue tracking, donor acknowledgment, event coordination, and board support in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.