Development Associate | Senior Development Associate

RequirementsResponsibilities
Data & CRM Support
Maintain accurate gift-tracking and reporting processes, both internally and externally, in coordination with partners (e.g., our 501c3 fiscal sponsor) as needed.
Enter, update, and verify data to ensure call notes, donations, and pledges are appropriately tracked.
Ensure that grant agreements and reporting timelines are tracked and executed.
Pull lists from the CRM and edit as needed to support outreach, major donor briefings for Principals, and reporting needs.
Grants & Prospect Research
Draft grant reports by compiling program updates, impact data, and other required information for submission to funders.
Support Principal call time by researching prospects and preparing briefing materials in coordination with call time managers.
Conduct ad hoc prospect research as directed.
Project Management, Reporting and Automation Workflow Support
Manage projects to improve the effectiveness of the team and ensure routine processes happen regularly and with quality
Run established automations that support the team’s daily work (e.g., identifying top prospects for upgrades from current donors, generating donor briefing materials ahead of donor calls, etc.)
Produce and interpret reports to understand the effectiveness of fundraising tactics
Qualifications
Our preferred candidate will have many of these characteristics and experience:

Strong attention to detail, especially with written communications, data entry, and spreadsheet work.
Prior experience in a fundraising, development, or grants environment. 1+ year for Associate or 3+ years for Senior Associate
Comfort working in a CRM (EveryAction or similar) or a demonstrated ability to learn unfamiliar software quickly and enthusiastically. 1+ year for Associate or 2+ years for Senior Associate
Comfort using AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, or similar for day-to-day tasks.
Strong organizational skills, the ability to juggle multiple ad hoc requests from different people on the team, and the ability to manage projects, including influencing stakeholders laterally and upward.
Interest in progressive politics, advocacy, or electoral work.
Our preferred candidate may have some of these characteristics and experience:

Experience with prospect research or list-building tools.
Understanding the differences between 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC funding.

Benefits
Annual salary of $60,000-$70,000 (Associate, Level 1) or $70,000-80,000 (Senior Associate, Level 2), a $5,000 end of cycle bonus, and a worklife stipend of $700/month pre-tax dollars to support employees during our highest intensity work period (starting August 1, prorated for partial months).
Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) matching
Remote‑first culture with teammates across the country
This position includes possible on-call requirements
This is a temporary cycle role and runs through November 13, 2026.
This position is eligible for the collective bargaining unit.

Skills Required
Strong attention to detail, especially with written communications, data entry, and spreadsheet work.
Prior experience in fundraising, development, or grants environment (1+ year for Associate or 3+ years for Senior Associate).
Comfort working in a CRM (EveryAction or similar) or ability to learn unfamiliar software quickly (1+ year for Associate or 2+ years for Senior Associate).
Comfort using AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, or similar for day-to-day tasks.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage projects, juggle multiple ad hoc requests, and influence stakeholders.
Interest in progressive politics, advocacy, or electoral work.
Experience with prospect research or list-building tools.
Understanding differences between 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC funding.
Legally eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship provided).