Development Associate

Summary

Join Project On Government Oversight (POGO) as a Development Associate and play a crucial role in advancing POGO’s mission by managing grant-related fundraising activities. You will help POGO meet its foundation revenue goals, prepare foundation materials (proposals, reports, etc.), research funding opportunities, track grant requirements, and assist in planning meetings. This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical skills, and experience with foundation relations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and a commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Remote work is available, but occasional travel to Washington, D.C., may be required. The position offers a competitive salary, health benefits, retirement plan, and paid time off.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of foundation relations experience or comparable work with foundations, with preference given to work carried out at a policy-oriented organization
• Experience writing foundation grant proposals and reports, as well as reviewing budgets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in the area of solicitations, including the ability to translate technical and complicated information into brief, simple yet compelling narratives for prospective and current donors
• Strong analytical and prospective research skills
• Ability to adapt to circumstances, prioritize and handle multiple deadlines on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Demonstrated track record of taking initiative to solve problems and adapt to changing circumstances
• Demonstrated knowledge of foundations and grantmaking
• Willingness to work in building relationships with law firms
• Deals with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment
• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Helping POGO meet its foundation revenue goals as proposed by the leadership team and approved each year by the POGO Board of Directors
• Assisting in the preparation of foundation materials, including but not limited to proposals, letters of inquiry, grant reports, agreements, emails, presentations, and acknowledgment letters. This includes drafting original copy, editing, and formatting as needed
• Researching the giving interests of foundation funders and stay abreast of philanthropic trends and recent foundation giving
• Helping to identify new opportunities for funding that align with POGO’s programs through prospect research. Maintain and update as needed list of foundation prospects
• Tracking grant requirements and deadlines between POGO and its funders
• Assisting with the planning and execution of quarterly meetings with Executive team members on spend down of project specific grants
• Responsible for preparing quarterly program updates to the Board of Directors, as well as working with communications and editorial staff to create the annual report
• Uses program knowledge to aid in crafting solicitation letters for individuals three times a year
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to move forward POGO’s foundation relation
• Other duties as required to aid POGO in accomplishing its mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Working understanding of the relationship between all three branches of government
• Experience working CRM databases

Benefits

• Competitive nonprofit salary in the range of $56K – 65K, based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) employee investment plan available, with employer retirement contribution once eligible
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave