Development Associate

Overview

Job Title: Development Associate

Industry: Nonprofit / Fundraising / Donor Relations

Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

Assignment Type: Contract (3-4 months)

Pay: $22–$25/hour (commensurate with experience)

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours/week | Monday–Friday | Standard business hours

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client: Addison Group is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to creating meaningful social impact. The organization focuses on advancing its mission through fundraising, donor engagement, and community initiatives. The Development Associate will play a key role in supporting the team’s operations and enhancing donor relationships.

The Development Associate will assist the fundraising team in managing donor records, coordinating outreach, supporting events, and contributing to overall development operations. This role is ideal for someone with nonprofit experience who wants to expand their skills in donor relations and fundraising strategy.

• Assist with donor communications, including fundraising campaigns, emails, and thank-you letters.
• Support stewardship efforts by coordinating mailings and outreach timelines.
• Conduct research on prospective donors and funding opportunities.
• Maintain and update donor records in CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Track donations, pledges, and giving trends.
• Generate reports and contribute to data analysis to support fundraising strategy.
• Help coordinate logistics for donor meetings and events.
• Prepare materials such as donor packets, presentations, and proposals.
• Assist with proofreading and editing of donor-facing communications.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• 2–5 years of experience in fundraising, donor support, or nonprofit development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Familiarity with online donation platforms is a plus.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and team-oriented mindset.

• Work with a purpose-driven organization making meaningful social impact.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to nonprofit operations and donor engagement strategies.
• Support professional growth in the nonprofit fundraising space.

Note:

The following is kept as-is for legal and compliance purposes. Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.