KAP 2026-2027 - Development Associate - Young Voices

Standtogether; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Voices in Washington, DC is seeking a Development Associate to support and expand fundraising efforts. This in-person role partners with the Director of Development to execute strategy, manage donor communications, and build a strong donor pipeline.

You will prospect, draft grant proposals and reports, oversee direct mail campaigns, and help plan events for donors, writers, and alumni.

Qualifications

• 0–3+ years of fundraising or development experience.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and donor‑facing communication.
• Alignment with Young Voices mission.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Development to implement an integrated fundraising strategy and annual development plans to enlist the partnership of supporters.
• Research and qualify donor prospects, including individuals, foundations, and partner organizations.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of donors through consistent outreach, stewardship, and follow‑up.
• Write and design donor communications, including email newsletters, reports, direct mail appeals, grant proposals, and thank‑you correspondence.
• Lead execution of direct mail campaigns, including drafting, segmentation, and coordination of sends.
• Draft and manage grant applications, reports, and supporting materials for foundation partners.
• Assist with events for Young Voices stakeholders, including writers, alumni, donors, and partners.
• Pursue collaborative partnerships and projects with other nonprofits and foundations in return for financial support (e.g., fellowships, policy briefings)

Skills

Fundraising experience

Written communication

Time management

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Mission alignment

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

About Young Voices

Young Voices identifies, develops, and promotes the next generation of pro‑liberty communicators in policy, journalism, and academia. Founded in 2013, we operate a talent pipeline that takes early‑career writers and turns them into nationally recognized voices.

In 2025, Young Voices secured over 2,100 media placements across outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Fox News, and Politico, reaching an audience of more than 150 million.

Our programs include the Contributor Program, which develops emerging media talent; the Dissident Project, which brings firsthand accounts of life under authoritarian regimes into U.S. classrooms; and a growing set of initiatives designed to shape the national conversation around freedom.

About the Role

Young Voices is seeking a Development Associate to support and expand the organization’s fundraising efforts. This is an in‑person role based in Washington, DC. The Development Associate will work closely with the Director of Development to execute fundraising strategy, manage donor communications, and build a strong pipeline of supporters. This role will have direct responsibility for prospecting, grant writing, direct mail, and managing a portfolio of donors.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Development to implement an integrated fundraising strategy and annual development plans to enlist the partnership of supporters
• Research and qualify donor prospects, including individuals, foundations, and partner organizations
• Manage and grow a portfolio of donors through consistent outreach, stewardship, and follow‑up
• Write and design donor communications, including email newsletters, reports, direct mail appeals, grant proposals, and thank‑you correspondence
• Lead execution of direct mail campaigns, including drafting, segmentation, and coordination of sends
• Draft and manage grant applications, reports, and supporting materials for foundation partners
• Assist with events for Young Voices stakeholders, including writers, alumni, donors, and partners
• Pursue collaborative partnerships and projects with other nonprofits and foundations in return for financial support (e.g., fellowships, policy briefings)

Qualifications

• 0–3+ years of experience in fundraising, development, sales, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with donor‑facing communication
• Alignment with the mission of Young Voices

Preferred Experience

• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot)
• Experience with prospect research or wealth screening tools
• Experience with direct mail or grant writing

Equal Opportunity

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.