Development Associate

Development Associate

FTE: 100%

Salary: $55,000 to $58,000

Location: Washington, DC

About Stimson

The Henry L. Stimson Center (Stimson), a nonpartisan global security think tank located in Washington, DC, seeks a Development Associate reporting to the Vice President of External Affairs. This role ensures that our practices support our mission-driven work, align with Stimson's vision, values, strategic goals, standards of conduct, and operational objectives, and demonstrate our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee well-being.

We seek a highly motivated, organized, entrepreneurial, and collaborative individual committed to Stimson's mission and core values. This person understands that any organization is only as good as the people working there and the relationships they build and sustain. This job will require building authentic relationships with staff and affiliates that facilitate the successful candidate's ability to challenge, develop, and support them.

About the Program and Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of External Affairs, this position is a critical member of the Stimson Center team with a primary focus on helping the organization to build and maintain a diverse organizational and programmatic funding base. Tasks range from supporting prospect research efforts to assisting in grant proposal and reporting processes to maintaining an accurate organizational pipeline. The Development Associate also provides support for donor cultivation and ongoing stewardship.

The Development Associate is responsible for three main areas of work: (1) managing institutional coordination and database integrity for all proposals and reports; (2) prospect research and outreach planning toward the execution of broad organizational fundraising goals; and (3) providing administrative and private event support, as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in Salesforce database and grant calendar management, including data entry and monitoring upcoming deadlines;
• Supporting programmatic grant proposal and reporting processes;
• Leading regular programmatic and institutional prospect research;
• Supporting relationship management and donor stewardship with individual donors, corporations, and foundations;
• Developing and executing organizational fundraising campaigns;
• Supporting the development and production of fundraising communications materials;
• Working closely with research program staff and finance team to support proposal submissions and reports;
• Executing in-person engagements, including occasional evening or weekend events;
• Building development strategies and outreach efforts to meet development objectives;
• Supporting other development initiatives, as needed;
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications – required:

• Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of work experience in a similar role;
• Superior organizational and project management skills;
• Keen attention to detail;
• Proposal writing experience and a strong, compelling writing style;
• Experience and skill in using Salesforce or other CRM platforms
• Experience in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, etc)
• Spirit of teamwork and strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and think creatively to solve problems;
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities; and
• Interest in and/or background in international relations, U.S. foreign policy, or related issue area.

Qualifications – preferred:

• Experience working in a non-profit fundraising environment;
• Experience with think tanks or academic institutions;
• Experience working specifically in grants management, Board support, individual giving, and/or organizational management;
• Prior fundraising experience in a think tank, research or academic institution; and
• Grant writing/editing experience.

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet all preferred qualifications.

Application requirements:

• Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Employee Benefits

15 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 13 Paid Holidays, Medical and Dental Insurance, Retirement Match, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan, Commuting, Wellness, Education Benefits, Parental Leave, and Bereavement Leave.

Stimson is an equal-opportunity employer. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable laws.