Development Associate, DC

The ICCT is an award-winning, independent, global, non-profit research organization that supports the effective design and implementation of policies to address the impacts of the global transportation sector on climate change and public health. Our organization achieves this by providing high-quality and timely data-driven research to public officials at all levels of government - city, state, national, regional, and international - as well as to civil society and the media. The ICCT offers a mission-driven and culturally diverse workplace where intelligence, flexibility, transparency, and good humor are highly valued. Join our growing team of talented researchers with offices in Washington D.C., San Francisco, CA, Berlin, Germany, Beijing, China, São Paulo, Brazil, and New Delhi India.

The Development Associate will perform duties related to fundraising and will gain firsthand experience in strategic planning to increase the capacity of a growing non-profit organization. The Development Associate will be involved in prospect research and donor stewardship activities related to non-profit fundraising and relationship management, including working with a team to create and implement the fundraising, development, and communications strategy for the ICCT, as well as donor and grant research and tracking.

This is an entry-level position that will report to the Director of Development, and will serve as the catalyst for a successful career in non-profit fundraising and relationship management for the right candidate.

You Will:

• Development and Fundraising:
• Work closely with the Director of Development to support new donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to diversify and grow ICCT’s existing donor base.
• Conduct prospecting research to identify and source potential fundraising opportunities.
• Assist with the cataloging of written proposal materials that can be used as a resource by ICCT development staff for future proposals.
• Provide support as needed to monitor and track grant management deliverables and reporting requirements.
• Prepare briefing materials for funder engagement meetings and new funder meetings.
• Communication and Coordination:Collaborate with programmatic teams for data collection, management, and reporting on program outcomes and impact.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation as needed.
• Facilitate communication within the organization and with external partners.
• Support ad-hoc project management activities and ensure project timelines are met.
• Schedule and coordinate logistics for internal and external meetings and fundraising activities.
• Maintain a calendar of events for donor cultivation and stewardship activity.
• Administrative Support
• Maintain accurate and up to date donor list.
• Provide administrative support as needed to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the Development team.
• Manage and maintain the Development team’s records, databases, and filing systems.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business Administration, Non-profit Management, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience working in development and fundraising.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Office) and Salesforce a plus.
• Familiarity with non-profit operations and regulations is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently.
• Familiarity with the philanthropic landscape of foundations.
• Strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, and project management skills.
• Flexibility in varied job assignments.
• Willingness to pitch in when/where needed.
• Ability to take initiative, be proactive, creative, and enthusiastic.
• Strong familiarity with climate change policy and philanthropy and transportation policy desired but not required.
• Interest and desire to learn how to become an impactful development professional.

Our Benefits

This is a full-time position that will be based in our Washington, D.C., or San Francisco office and have a salary of $68,700 (DC) and $75,600 (SF). We offer an excellent benefits package, including health insurance, substantial paid vacation, retirement contribution with a generous 7% employer contribution, transportation subsidies, and other benefits.

Application

Please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest, qualifications, and earliest available start date.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.