The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) is a nonpartisan research and policy institute that advances federal and state policies to help build a nation where everyone — regardless of income, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, ZIP code, immigration status, or disability status — has the resources they need to thrive and share in the nation’s prosperity.

CBPP combines rigorous research and analysis, strategic communications, and effective advocacy to shape debates, affect policy, and inform effective implementation both nationally and in states. It works closely with a broad set of national, state, and community organizations to design and advance policies that promote economic justice; improve health; broaden opportunity in areas like housing, health care, employment, and education; and lower structural barriers for people of color and others in communities that continue to face systemic barriers to opportunity. CBPP promotes policies that will build a more equitable nation and fair tax policies that can support these gains over the long term. CBPP also shows the harmful impacts of policies and proposals that would deepen poverty, widen disparities, and worsen health outcomes.

CBPP is seeking to hire a Development Associate to join the Development team. The Development Associate is an adaptable, highly motivated professional who will support and engage with multiple fundraising functions across the Development Team and contribute to our strategy to diversify and increase sustainable funding.

The Development Associate will report to the Deputy Chief Development Officer (DCDO) and will work on prospect research, funder outreach, virtual stewardship, fundraising event support, individual fundraising support, and database management. They will collaborate with a team of skilled development professionals and others across CBPP, including policy leadership to help CBPP achieve its fundraising goals.

Responsibilities:

Conduct prospect research and prepare executive-level briefing materials on potential funders aligned with CBPP’s program priorities under the supervision of the DCDO.  
Execute virtual communication and outreach to donors, often drafting original outreach for the DCDO to review.
Assist Deputy and/or Chief Development Officers in preparing briefings and materials for donor meetings.
Support the Director of Cultivation and Stewardship with development events through coordinating invitations to foundation representatives and individuals, helping with logistics, preparing event materials, and other tasks as needed.
Assist Managers of Development in preparing grant proposals and reports, including drafting budgets and narratives, and tailoring proposals to specific foundation priorities.
Conduct research and draft memos for the DCDO on prospective individual donors.
Support steps for cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation of prospective individual donors.
Assist the team with tracking fundraising appeals and campaigns targeting individual donors to support monitoring real-time fundraising targets.
Maintain contact and outreach lists, proactively manage information, and create dashboards, etc. in Salesforce.
Collaborate with policy program staff on assigned policy teams to understand program activities, outcomes, and impact for grant reporting purposes.
Maintain an awareness of philanthropic news and trends through reading publications and engaging in networking opportunities that could inform CBPP’s fundraising strategy.
Perform other job-related duties within the role’s scope as assigned to support the team’s goals.

Qualifications:

Minimum of two years of full-time, relevant experience, with at least one year in fundraising/development, preferably in a non-profit setting, or an advanced degree in a relevant field.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to initiate, prioritize, and follow through on plans.
Strong writing and editing skills and excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with foundation officers, donors, and internal stakeholders.
Knowledge of and experience working with Microsoft Excel are required.
Knowledge of and experience with fundraising and research databases area plus (e.g., Salesforce, iWave, etc.).
Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple concurrent projects.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
Commitment to the CBPP’s mission and the ability to translate that understanding into compelling donor communications (grant applications, funder updates, thank you notes, etc.).

This position reports to the Deputy Chief Development Officer.

Work Location and Hybrid Schedule Expectations: Employees are expected to work in the Washington, D.C. office for this position. CBPP is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule of two full in-office days (Tuesday and Wednesday) per week, as well as the first Thursday of each month in our Washington, D.C. office.

Terms of Employment: Full-time; exempt.

Bargaining Unit Status: This is a bargaining unit position.

Compensation: Salary for this position ranges from $58,655 to $63,000 per year; pay is based on a number of factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience and internal pay equity. Excellent benefits (including health insurance, vision and dental coverage, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement, MERP, and DCAP) and generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday schedules.

Please upload a cover letter, resume, and transcripts. In your cover letter, please include a discussion of what draws you to CBPP’s mission.

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and welcomes diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages all qualified persons to apply regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, credit information, pregnancy or parental status, family responsibilities, personal appearance, creed, military or veteran status, religion, ancestry or national origin, union activities, disability, or other status protected by applicable law.

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