Development Associate; DC Washington, DC

Development Associate

The Development Associate is a valued member of the Living Classrooms Development team and the local National Capital Region team. This person must be a self-starter, problem-solver, team player, and flexible to changing schedules and programs. This person will have a variety of job duties. The ideal candidate has strong interpersonal, writing/communication, and organizational skills with the following core responsibilities:

• Network and build relationships with prospective and current donors
• Steward relationships with prospective and current donors
• Support our National Capital Region’s development efforts in order to achieve our fundraising goals
• Support capital campaign and identify sponsors for naming opportunities

• Write compelling proposals, solicitation letters, and reports
• Continually research and seek new sources of funding including government, corporate, and foundation grants
• Study and understand the history, structure, objectives, programs and financial needs of the organization
• Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies
• Draft grant proposals and supporting documents based on the funding requirements of the organization
• Work collaboratively with organization, department, and program leadership to produce grant proposals and reports
• Submit proposals to grant coordinators for approval
• Respond to internal and external queries on drafted and submitted proposals
• Maintain positive relationships with fund providers and other stakeholders
• Maintain records and submit reports related to grant opportunities

• Assist in planning and staffing fundraising special events
• Assist in selling sponsor ships and securing in-kind donations such as food, auction items, etc.
• Attend and assist at fundraisers and networking opportunities on behalf of the organization
• Any other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Development

• Support all administrative needs related to development, including mailings, tracking donations, and other tasks as assigned.

• Approach new prospects/corporations to identify volunteer partnership opportunities
• Support volunteer events in the National Capital Region as needed
• Cultivate positive relationships with corporate partners
• Collaborate with internal teams and the Director of Volunteerism to identify meaningful and high-impact volunteer opportunities
• Represent the organization at community fairs, corporate service days, and networking events to strengthen engagement

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, creative writing or a related area OR demonstrated superior writing skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail is a must
• Willingness and ability to travel around the DMV for events and meetings
• Comfortable bringing new donors to tour and learn more about Living Classrooms
• A minimum of two years of experience in grant writing is preferred
• Excellent knowledge of proposal submission and fundraising process
• Ability to work well under pressure and tight deadlines
• Strong research skills and knowledge of information sources
• Multitasking, organizational, and time management skills
• Familiarity with the DMV in general, Anacostia River, Kingman Island, DC history, culture, and current events/climate preferred

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The Development Associate reports to the Vice President of Development and works closely with the Managing Director of the National Capital Region, the Director of Grants, and the Director of Volunteerism. S/he will regularly receive both informal and formal feedback on job performance. LC-NCR manages multiple sites in the National Capital Region, and our…