Development Associate

Washington, DC

Description

The National Partnership for Women & Families is a nonprofit, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization that fights for equity for all women and families. We’re passionate about making change on big issues such as equal pay for all women, paid leave for working families and access to affordable health care that provides abortion and reproductive care. We advocate on the Hill and for federal, state and local policy.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Development Associate to join our Development team. The Development Associate will play a key role in supporting our fundraising strategies, events, and donor engagement operations. This position is an excellent opportunity for a professional who is passionate about our mission and eager to expand skills in fundraising, donor relations, data management, and grant processes.

The Development Associate is a full-time position based in Washington, DC and reports to the Director of Institutional Relations. The National Partnership maintains a hybrid work environment and the Development Associate will be required to be in the office 2-3 days per week, with additional in-office and in-person days determined by your role and job responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Donor Engagement:

• Conduct research on prospective individual and institutional donors, including foundations and corporations, to support the team’s fundraising goals.
• Manage donor acknowledgment processes, ensuring all gifts are acknowledged promptly and appropriately.
• Assist with donor engagement initiatives including mailings, emails, events, and meetings including preparation of materials and summaries.
• Maintain and update donor records in Salesforce and the shared drive.

Grant Support:

• Assist with drafting and submitting grant proposals, applications, reports, and supporting documentation for institutional funders.
• Monitor grant deadlines and assist in ensuring timely submission of applications and reports.
• Collaborate with the Director of Institutional Relations to gather programmatic updates and outcomes to include in grant reports.
• Organize and maintain grant files on the shared drive.
• Support the reconciliation of grant payments with the Finance team.

Event Support:

• Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events, including our annual gala event

Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, or a related field (internship experience considered).
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce) is preferred but not required.
• Experience in grant writing, donor research, or event support is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and comfortable with data entry and management. Familiarity with project management tools (Asana) are preferred but not required.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Commitment to women’s rights.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related areas) or equivalent experience.

Classification

The National Partnership recognizes a staff bargaining unit, National Partnership United, affiliated with the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union/IFPTE Local 70, a union for non- profit workers. This position is included in the NP United bargaining unit.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $62,215-$68,110 with the exact salary determined by years of relevant experience, in alignment with NPWF’s compensation setting criteria.

The National Partnership provides a generous benefits package that includes generous paid time off including paid federal holidays plus an office closure the last week of December; comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; 403B and SEP-IRA retirement options; health, transit, parking, and dependent care flexible spending accounts; life insurance and long term disability insurance; paid family and medical leave for eligible employees; and more.

Probationary Period

All new employees shall serve a six (6) month probationary period beginning on their first day of work. During the probationary period, the National Partnership shall have the unlimited right to discipline or discharge the employee for reasons permissible by law, and such discipline or discharge shall not be subject to the grievance procedure.

Office and Team Culture

The National Partnership is a 50+ person staff that fosters a collaborative culture. We have a collegial work environment. The National Partnership is committed to protecting our employees and our communities from COVID-19. Toward that goal, the National Partnership requires all employees to be fully vaccinated and completely up to date via an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination. Fully Vaccinated is defined by the CDC as being 2 weeks after the final dose in a primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (2 doses of Pfizer or Moderna, 1 dose of Johnson & Johnson). Up to date means a person has received all recommended COVID- 19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. New employees must be fully vaccinated before their start date, and up-to-date as soon as eligible, unless an exemption due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice is granted.

The National Partnership is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to racial equity and social justice. We make a particular effort to recruit people of color to apply for open positions. People of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and people with other historically underrepresented identities are encouraged to apply. Please see EEO is the Law and Equal Employment Opportunity for more information.

If you require reasonable accommodations as part of the hiring process, please email jobs@nationalpartnership.org.

How to Apply: This position is open to applicants until Sunday, January 12th at 11:59pm. To apply you will upload your Resume and Cover Letter.

Requirements

Screener Questions: Development Associate

1) In 2-3 sentences, please describe why you are interested in this role. (required)

2) What experience, skills, or traits do you have that would make you a good candidate for this position (2-3 sentences, can include professional, personal, or academic experience). (required)

3) On a scale of 0-5 (with 0 being no experience), how much experience do you have with the following development elements? (required)

Prospect research 0

Prospect research 1

Prospect research 2

Prospect research 3 Correct

Prospect research 4 Correct

Prospect research 5 Correct

Grant proposals or applications 0

Grant proposals or applications 1

Grant proposals or applications 2

Grant proposals or applications 3 Correct

Grant proposals or applications 4 Correct

Grant proposals or applications 5 Correct

Writing fundraising appeals 0

Writing fundraising appeals 1

Writing fundraising appeals 2

Writing fundraising appeals 3 Correct

Writing fundraising appeals 4 Correct

Writing fundraising appeals 5 Correct

3 Cont.) On a scale of 0-5 (with 0 being no experience), how much experience do you have with the following development elements? (required)

Working with a mail house o

Working with a mail house 1

Working with a mail house 2

Working with a mail house 3 Correct

Working with a mail house 4 Correct

Working with a mail house 5 Correct

Producing and/or mailing acknowledgement letters 0

Producing and/or mailing acknowledgement letters 1

Producing and/or mailing acknowledgement letters 2

Producing and/or mailing acknowledgement letters 3 Correct

Producing and/or mailing acknowledgement letters 4 Correct

Producing and/or mailing acknowledgement letters 5 Correct

Supporting fundraising events 0

Supporting fundraising events 1

Supporting fundraising events 2

Supporting fundraising events 3 Correct

Supporting fundraising events 4 Correct

Supporting fundraising events 5 Correct

Cont. 3 On a scale of 0-5 (with 0 being no experience), how much experience do you have with the following development elements? (required)

0 -Compiling and writing information for written reports (for board, funders, etc) 0

1-Compiling and writing information for written reports (for board, funders, etc) 1

2-Compiling and writing information for written reports (for board, funders, etc) 2

3-Compiling and writing information for written reports (for board, funders, etc) 3 Correct

4-Compiling and writing information for written reports (for board, funders, etc) 4 Correct

5-Compiling and writing information for written reports (for board, funders, etc) 5 Correct

0 Updating donor records in a database (which database(s))

1 Updating donor records in a database (which database(s))

2 Updating donor records in a database (which database(s))

3 Updating donor records in a database (which database(s)) Correct

4 Updating donor records in a database (which database(s)) Correct

5 Updating donor records in a database (which database(s)) Correct

From Con. 3 Which Database(s) have you worked in? (required)