Development Associate

About CAC

The Constitutional Accountability Center (CAC) is a nonprofit, public interest law firm and think tank dedicated to making real the progressive promise of our Constitution’s text, history, and values. We work in our courts, through our government, and with legal scholars to preserve the rights and freedoms of all in America.

At the Constitutional Accountability Center, we view the Constitution as an inherently progressive document—amended over the generations to become more just, equitable, and inclusive. To make real the promises of our national charter, we must honor and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds, and especially the contributions of historically marginalized communities. As an organization, we make every effort to live by these ideals and help create the conditions that will allow all individuals and communities to thrive.

We are committed to the recruitment, development, and retention of talented and diverse staff who believe in true justice and equality for all people. The Constitutional Accountability Center is an equal opportunity employer, and we particularly encourage people who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latino/Latina or Latinx, Asian American or Pacific Islander, and from other underrepresented communities to join us.

CAC has adopted a hybrid work schedule with all staff working in the Washington, DC office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

To learn more about the Constitutional Accountability Center, please visit www.theusconstitution.org.

Position Summary

CAC seeks a highly effective, organized, and detail-oriented individual to serve as our Development Associate. The candidate must be an enthusiastic learner who can confidently steer fundraising operations to support the Director of Development, and ultimately, to help sustain and increase the organization’s annual budget (currently $3M).

The position’s chief responsibilities involve maintaining and updating the donor database and acknowledging gifts; ensuring that all deadlines and grant deliverables are met; and serving as a central contact for development projects and activities.

Previous development/nonprofit experience is not necessary, but candidates must demonstrate enthusiasm for and interest in CAC’s mission for the progressive Constitution.

The Development Associate will:

• Function day-to-day as central contact to manage flow of development department accountabilities, both internal and external;
• Maintain a calendar of all grant proposal and reporting deadlines, and communicate those deadlines to appropriate staff in a timely manner;
• Develop and maintain relationships with program teams to ensure timely tracking and completion of grant deliverables;
• Assist with research on potential institutional and individual funders;
• Help create bimonthly donor updates, and implement year-end giving campaigns;
• Assist in compiling evaluation metrics for use in reports and other donor communications;
• Prepare for donor meetings;
• Process thank you notes;
• Track all gifts and fundraising communications in our donor database (EveryAction);
• Create initial drafts of proposals and reports to foundation funders; and
• Help to execute small-scale fundraising events.

The Development Associate reports to the Director of Development.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree;
• At least two years of relevant work experience;
• Some experience with individual donor giving a plus;
• Experience tracking detailed and accurate information in a database;
• Experience with online communications systems and/or graphic design a plus;
• Outstanding research and writing skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Demonstrated commitment to a progressive vision; and
• Ability to be a team player as well as a self-starter within CAC’s small team.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000, depending on experience.

CAC provides an excellent benefits package to our staff, including health, dental, and vision insurance, FSA, SmarTrip commuter benefits, a 403(b) match, three weeks of paid vacation, one week of paid sick leave, and paid leave for federal holidays.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a résumé, cover letter, and relevant writing sample in one PDF to Olurotimi Odewole: Olurotimi@theusconstitution.org.