Associate II Development

The Education Trust • Washington, DC

6d • $59,890 - $74,860 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ed Trust seeks an Associate II, Development on our Development team. The Associate II will join a staff committed to fulfilling our mission of closing opportunity gaps that disproportionately affect students of color and students from low-income backgrounds. The Development Associate II is a key contributor across the grants management life cycle, including grant review and submission, donor engagement, stewardship and outreach. This role operates with a high amount of independence and supports the preparation of high-quality grant proposals, reports, and funder correspondence; tracks renewals; and writes and coordinates individual fundraising communications. This position interfaces with programmatic teams across the organization, including the communications team and content team grant managers, to ensure that we accurately report our activities and outcomes achieved to our funder partners. Ed Trust is committed to advancing policies and practices to dismantle the racial and economic barriers embedded in the U.S. education system. Through our research and advocacy, Ed Trust improves equity in education from preschool through college, engages diverse communities dedicated to equity and justice, and increases political and public will to build an education system where all students will thrive. Available immediately, this role is based in our Washington, DC office and is eligible for telework for up to 3 days per week under our current policy. The Development Associate II reports to the Chief Development Officer.

Requirements

• At least a bachelor’s degree
• At least 2-3 years of experience in related positions
• Demonstrated experience with grants and/or individual fundraising

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Salesforce or other similar CRM preferred
• Shared belief in Ed Trust’s mission and a commitment to improving educational equity with a focus on racial equity
• Dedication in contributing to and maintaining an equitable working environment
• High attention to detail
• Strong written, editorial, and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills, including being able to organize time to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Strong follow-through and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to balance the needs of various internal and external stakeholders
• Willingness to receive and act upon, as well as provide, constructive feedback

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program teams and development team members to draft, edit and prepare high-quality proposals and reports (including required attachments), letters of inquiry, funder presentations, and stewardship updates for submission to funders, meeting all internal and external deadlines
• Organize grant kick-off meetings and support grant managers in tracking grant deliverables throughout the grant period
• Prepare donor correspondence on behalf of the CDO and/or President & CEO proactively and as requested
• Write and coordinate all online donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship communications, working closely with the CDO and the Communications team to develop communications designed with individual donors in mind
• Build knowledge of EdTrust’s policy positions, research, and impact, applying that knowledge to the development of internal and external fundraising materials
• Keep abreast of best practices in fundraising and donor database management

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance are covered at 100% for the employee, with significant coverage also offered for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Sick leave, vacation leave, and personal leave
• Follow the federal government for most holiday closures.
• Office is closed for a week-long summer break and a week-long winter break.
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee
• Generous 7% contribution opportunity on a 403(b)-retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level