Development Associate

TO APPLY:

Please submit a single PDF containing your cover letter and resume to HR@caregiving.org by Friday, May 23, 2025. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered—use this opportunity to share why you’re excited about joining NAC in this role! We look forward to learning more about you!

About the National Alliance for Caregiving 

Since 1996, the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) has been a catalyst for change, transforming how the United States recognizes, supports, and values our nation’s 53 million family caregivers providing complex care. Through our nationally recognized research and our advocacy for the first-ever National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers, we drive the policy, system, and culture change needed to make family caregivers a national priority. With more than 50 members, we build partnerships across aging, disability, healthcare, philanthropy, and the private sector to make caregiving more sustainable, equitable, and dignified.   

 About the Role 

The Development Associate will support member, corporate and foundation relationships to advance NAC’s mission and impact. Reporting to the Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations, this role will support the execution of membership recruitment, retention and engagement; sponsorship outreach; and grant-related activities. Envisioned as an entry-level position with 1-2 years of experience, the ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow in nonprofit fundraising and corporate partnerships.

This position can be remote or DC-based, with a preference for DC-based employment.

Key Responsibilities

Membership Growth & Retention

• Overall, support NAC’s Corporate/Member Relations program to strengthen member engagement and retention, grant and sponsorship opportunities.
• Assist the Senior Director Corporate & Foundation Relations to implement the 2026 dues structure/membership benefits.
• Lead the annual dues renewal process, including distributing invoices and supporting documentation, and completing online portal submissions for membership renewals.
• Coordinate with the Director of Operations to identify and follow-up on unpaid dues.
• Support the Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations in member recruitment, including researching and identifying prospects, scheduling calls, etc.
• Coordinate and distribute recruitment and new member information packets.
• Assist in the onboarding of new members.

Grant & Sponsorship Management

• Support work to secure new or renewal corporate and foundation funding, including researching funder opportunities, conducting outreach as needed, completing online submissions, etc.
• Track and manage submissions, agreements, reporting deadlines and other funder requirements.
• Organize funder and sponsor communications, including acknowledgment letters and other engagement touchpoints.
• Maintain a grant reporting calendar, working with departments and programs to adhere to reporting requirements and ensure timely submissions.

Donor Relations

• Support the Board Annual Appeal, in conjunction with the Chief Operating Officer.
• Create protocols and sustain a timely acknowledgement and tax documentation program for individual contributions.
• Support the CEO, COO and Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations in communications to individual donors.

Operations & Administration

• Maintain member, funder, and donor databases. Manage Salesforce data entry in collaboration with the Operations, Research, Advocacy and Health teams.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $45,000
• TIAA 403(b) Retirement: Quarterly contributions to a 403(b) retirement plan, at 10% of worked earnings, no match required.
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance, with employee contribution.
• Life and Disability Insurance, no employee share required.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health-related purchases and/or dependent care.
• Monthly stipend for mobile phone usage.
• 15 Days of Paid Time Off annually, accrued bi-weekly; pro-rated in first year to start date.
• 5 Paid Sick Days, pro-rated to start date (but not less than 3 days) and immediately available.
• Caregiving Support and Specialized Leave, including paid leave related to family and medical needs, bereavement leave, and other types of workplace accommodations, subject to state and local laws.
• Paid Federal Holidays and Winter Holiday (Office closed 12/24 through 1/1).
• Paid Monthly WMATA SmartBenefits or parking up to $130/monthly (DC employees).
• Flex-time and hybrid work scheduling available; strong preference for a candidate local to the Washington, DC area.
• Paid membership in an organization/association of your choosing – to be aligned with the work performed for NAC.

NAC is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Candidates of diverse backgrounds, minorities, women, people with disabilities, people of LGBT orientation, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 1-2 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, membership recruitment, corporate relations, or a related field (internship experience welcomed).
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Track record in supporting corporate or member relations, membership recruitment, grant management, donor engagement, and funding solicitation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, member/donor databases (Salesforce preferred), and online research tools.
• Self-starter who thrives in a team environment and takes initiative.
• Passion for NAC’s mission and a strong interest in corporate philanthropy and nonprofit fundraising.
• Detail-oriented with a track record of following up on opportunities and funding leads.
• Alignment with NAC’s core belief in the profound contributions of family caregivers -- a belief that is driven by compassion, equity and a fierce commitment to their well-being. We champion data-driven solutions, the power of lived experience, and the need for system change. This unwavering dedication fuels our vision to create a future where caregiving is sustainable, equitable, and dignified.