Development Associate - Washington Area Women's Foundation

Lindsey Loyd

Note that although all foundation employees are telecommuting (working from home), we meet together as a staff intermittently, and the Development Associate must reside in the greater-Washington, DC area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Development Associate will be responsible for effectively managing the administrative and operational aspects of a growing annual giving program and the accompanying database of donors. The associate will execute multiple direct mail and e-appeals, online fundraising and social media campaigns in conjunction with the communications team, reporting and analysis, list management, and relationship management. The Associate will work closely with the Director of Development on the major gift program, particularly in relation to prospect research and donor stewardship.

The responsibilities of the Development Associate will include, but is not limited, to:

● Organize, produce, and maintain annual fund materials, communications, and data

● In collaboration with the Development and Communications leadership, implement consistent donor communications to share inspiring updates on the foundation’s work

● Oversee timely donor acknowledgements and thank you letters

● Maintain an accurate donor database ensuring appropriate tracking and accounting of gifts and donor notes

● Work with Director of Development and Development Manager to support their activities in the mid- major gifts program, including prospect research, drafting outreach, and gift acknowledgement

● Prepare monthly giving reports for Development Manager and Director of Development

● Act as an external face for the organization to engage volunteers and donors

● As needed, work with Board Members to manage small and mid-sized events and receptions to steward donors and acquire prospects

● Support foundation grant proposal submissions and reporting, as needed.

Qualifications:

● Strong command of donor database management and advanced computer skills — experience with Raiser’s Edge and RENXT is strongly preferred.

● Minimum 2 years of annual fund or related experience

● Exceptional written and verbal communication, including excellent interpersonal, networking, and presentation skills

● Effectively use Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, etc. to promote ideas and events

BENEFITS:

We offer our employees a total rewards model, pairing a compensation package that reflects our organizational values, culture, and mission with meaningful and significant work content, a supportive environment, and work-life flexibility.

The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000. The Women’s Foundation compensation package also includes comprehensive, 100% paid medical, dental and vision insurance for employees, a 401K plan, generous paid time off, and flexible work hours within a 36-hour work week.

People with lived experience relevant to the position program area and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates with strong ties to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter and resume to jobs@wawf.org with the subject line "Development Associate."