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Development Associate

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POGO is looking for a talented Development Associate to play a crucial role in advancing POGO’s mission by managing aspects of POGO’s grant-related fundraising activities involving institutional sources of funding such as private foundations and community foundations. This position reports directly to the Director of Development.

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below. Responsibilities include:

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 proposals, letters of inquiry, grant reports, agreements, emails, presentations, and acknowledgment letters. This includes drafting, editing, and formatting as needed.

Researching the giving interests of foundation funders and staying abreast of philanthropic trends and recent foundation giving.

Identifying new funding opportunities that align with POGO’s programs through prospect research and maintaining a list of foundation prospects.

Tracking grant requirements and deadlines between POGO and its funders.

Assisting with quarterly meetings with the Executive team on spend down of project-specific grants.

Preparing quarterly program updates for the Board of Directors and working with communications staff on the annual report.

Using program knowledge to craft solicitation letters for individuals three times a year.

Performing other duties as assigned to support POGO’s foundation relations.

Qualifications include:

Minimum of 3 years of foundation relations experience or comparable work, preferably at a policy-oriented organization.

Experience writing foundation grant proposals and reports, reviewing budgets.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating technical information into compelling narratives.

Strong analytical and research skills.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple deadlines.

Proven initiative and adaptability.

Knowledge of foundations and grantmaking processes.

Willingness to build relationships with law firms.

Discretion in handling confidential information.

Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Understanding of the three branches of government (+).

Experience with CRM databases (+).

Compensation, benefits, and other information:

Location: Washington, DC preferred; remote work available with occasional travel for in-person meetings.

Salary: $56K – 65K based on experience.

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

403(b) plan with employer contribution.

Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To Apply:

Submit cover letter and resume. No phone calls.

Application Deadline:

August 5th

POGO is committed to diversity and inclusion and provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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