Development Assistant/ Intern

This position reports to the Vice President of Philanthropy and Development. The primary function of the Development Assistant is to assist the VP and the entire Development Department in building stronger relationships with our supporters.

Responsibilities

• Make donor thank you calls and send thank you notes.

• Research donor contact information using the internet and other resources to obtain most up-to-date information.

• Enter contact information and other selected data for donors and prospects into our donor database. 

• Assist with donor visit preparation.

• Research prospective individual donors, foundations, and companies using Google, Guidestar, and other online sources. (Capital Research Center has a subscription to Wealth Engine and other subscription databases.)

• Organize constituent files and their corresponding materials. 

• Prepare donor acknowledgement mailings, including printing and copying letters, enclosing appropriate inserts, and mailing envelopes. 

• File copies of outgoing correspondence into constituent files. 

• Access files from various physical locations and replace files alphabetically. 

• Work with the development team to continually improve the processes and procedures so that best practices are used to maximize fundraising effectiveness. 

• Assist with online fundraising, planned giving and other development activities.  

• You are encouraged to attend intern events in the DC area.  

Beyond a bachelor’s degree (or in progress), a great attitude! You must be trustworthy and maintain confidentiality. A strong work ethic is a must, as is strong attention to the details and follow through. The individual chosen will be a self-starter, seeking a challenge with a commitment to the work of Capital Research Center.  

Proficiency in MS Office is necessary (Word, Excel, Outlook). Priority will go to candidates who have experience working with donor databases, but all interested should apply.