Nonprofit
Published 9/30/25 5:45PM

Major Gifts Assistant

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Washington, DC
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Experience Level:
    Entry level
    Cause Areas:
    Consumer Protection, Energy, Environment & Sustainability, Human Rights & Civil Liberties

    Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:  This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who is passionate about fundraising and progressive politics to get started in the major gifts sector. We are seeking a development professional to serve as Major Gifts Assistant. This position reports to the Director of Development and will work as a part of a large development office. The development assistant is a key member of the major gifts team that ensures all procedures run smoothly, donations are properly tracked and acknowledged, and all databases and systems are up to date. RESPONSIBILITES:
    • Batching and coding all major gifts, planned gifts and bequests;
    • Managing the Major Gifts Donor Acknowledgement Program;
    • Maintaining, standardizing, and mining donor data;
    • Reconciling donations each month received through multi-channeled outreach efforts;
    • Preparing documentation for the annual audit for major gifts;
    • Ensuring donor communications and correspondence are processed and filed;
    • Opening and sorting mail, scanning checks;
    • Support the events team with logistical and administrative support, including taking RSVPs, creating name tags, preparing on-site needs, attending all meetings and recording action items;
    • Ad-hoc duties at events including, but not limited to, guest list management, showing guests to tables set up and take down;
    • Calling previous event attendees to make sure they received their invitation and various other customer service calls.
    • Other tasks as assigned.
    REQUIREMENTS:
    • High school diploma and desire to work in the fundraising field.
    • 0-1 years administrative or office experience.
    • Strong commitment to the public interest.
    • Word press and social media experience required.
    • Excellent communication and solicitation skills, both oral and written.
    • Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.
    • Level-headed and good judgment; a sense of humor; willingness to learn.
    SALARY AND BENEFITS:Competitive salary and benefit package. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). Salary range:  $58,656 - $74,734Benefits include:
    • Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for children;
    • Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days;
    • Paid leave Christmas – New Years.
    • 401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment;
    • 12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment;
    • Sabbatical after 8 years of employment; and
    • Student loan reimbursement program.
    TO APPLY: Please send cover letter and resume to: Amanda Fleming, afleming@citizen.org. No phone calls please.  

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    On-site
    Washington, DC 20009, US

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