KAP 2026-2027 - Development Associate - Young Voices

Stand Together • Washington, DC

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country’s most pressing challenges in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs—individuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential. Young Voices identifies, develops, and promotes the next generation of pro-liberty communicators in policy, journalism, and academia. Founded in 2013, we operate a talent pipeline that takes early-career writers and turns them into nationally recognized voices. In 2025, Young Voices secured over 2,100 media placements across outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Fox News, and Politico, reaching an audience of more than 150 million. Our programs include the Contributor Program, which develops emerging media talent, the Dissident Project, which brings firsthand accounts of life under authoritarian regimes into U.S. classrooms, and a growing set of initiatives designed to shape the national conversation around freedom. Young Voices is seeking a Development Associate to support and expand the organization’s fundraising efforts. The Development Associate will work closely with the Director of Development to execute fundraising strategy, manage donor communications, and build a strong pipeline of supporters. This role will have direct responsibility for prospecting, grant writing, direct mail, and managing a portfolio of donors. This is an in-person role based in Washington, DC.

Requirements

• 0–3+ years of experience in fundraising, development, sales, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with donor-facing communication
• Alignment with the mission of Young Voices

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot)
• Experience with prospect research or wealth screening tools
• Experience with direct mail or grant writing

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Development to implement an integrated fundraising strategy and annual development plans to enlist the partnership of supporters
• Research and qualify donor prospects, including individuals, foundations, and partner organizations
• Manage and grow a portfolio of donors through consistent outreach, stewardship, and follow-up
• Write and design donor communications, including email newsletters, reports, direct mail appeals, grant proposals, and thank-you correspondence
• Lead execution of direct mail campaigns, including drafting, segmentation, and coordination of sends
• Draft and manage grant applications, reports, and supporting materials for foundation partners
• Assist with events for Young Voices’ stakeholders, including writers, alumni, donors, and partners
• Pursue collaborative partnerships and projects with other nonprofits and foundations in return for financial support (e.g., fellowships, policy briefings)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees