Development Associate

• Support the Development Director in executing fundraising strategy and donor engagement plans
• Conduct donor prospect research using wealth screening tools and public resources
• Draft donor research briefs and portfolios for meetings and cultivation
• Assist with donor stewardship and engagement
• Plan and execute North Carolina-based fundraising events, including meetings, venues, logistics, materials, and communications
• Draft fundraising Causenet emails and other communications
• Provide administrative and research support for the Planned Giving program
• Track key data in the CRM and coordinate stewardship for planned giving and bequest documentation
• Maintain accurate donor records, notes, and activity tracking in the ROI CRM system
• Collaborate with organizational teams and provide administrative support
• Coordinate with program, communications, and leadership teams to align campaigns, organizing, advocacy, and other work with fundraising initiatives
• Support advisory board engagement, including agendas, follow-up communications, and logistics
• Support development budgeting and revenue tracking, including analyzing CRM reports for outreach opportunities
• Assist with budgeting preparation
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Strong commitment to Common Cause's nonpartisan mission and advancing civil rights through its pro-democracy agenda
• Track record of working collaboratively and building relationships with stakeholders with diverse interests
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects with attention to detail and resourcefulness
• Commitment to equity in work goals and relationships
• Openness to feedback and awareness of strengths and growth areas
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Zoom
• Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms is ideal
• Demonstrated interest in fundraising
• Demonstrated interest in North Carolina's political dynamic, democracy issues, and/or civil rights
• Ability to travel 1-2 times per year for team and/or all-staff retreats
• Ability to work in person at various locations around North Carolina at least 4 days per month
• Willingness to maintain a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged in posts and creating organizational content as needed
• Must not currently hold elected office, be running for office, serve on a political candidate's Steering or Finance Committee, or be affiliated with political party leadership
• Position is in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, with specific employment terms subject to negotiations
• Must be authorized to work in the United States;
  Common Cause cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills, with a commitment to advancing civil rights and democracy. Proficient in donor engagement, fundraising strategy execution, and maintaining accurate records in CRM systems.

• Fundraising Strategy Execution
• Donor Engagement
• CRM Data Tracking
• Event Planning
• Collaboration with Stakeholders

• Donor Research
• Fundraising
• Data Analysis
• Budget Preparation
• Planned Giving Support

• Attention to Detail
• Resourcefulness
• Relationship Building
• Openness to Feedback
• Commitment to Equity

• Civil Rights
• Democracy Issues
• North Carolina Political Dynamic
• Nonpartisan Mission
• Stakeholder Engagement

• Microsoft Office
• Zoom
• Canva
• Adobe Creative Suite
• ROI CRM System