Development Coordinator

Bipartisan Policy Center • Washington, DC

6h • $55,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is seeking a talented and motivated Development Coordinator to join their team. This role is ideal for a newer development professional aiming to build a career in nonprofit fundraising. The Development Coordinator will provide essential support across BPC's corporate, foundation, and individual giving portfolios, offering broad exposure to the full development function and a strong foundation for long-term career growth in the field. The BPC Development Team leads, executes, and tracks all of BPC’s external fundraising and revenue generation, and stewards funding relationships. They aim to instill a culture of fundraising, business development, and donor stewardship throughout the organization by identifying, building, and maintaining donor relationships; ensuring fundraising efforts align with BPC’s strategy; exemplifying cross-organizational collaboration; meeting fundraising targets; and achieving excellence.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of fundraising experience, preferably at a nonprofit organization.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel and Outlook; knowledge of or willingness to learn Salesforce.
• Familiarity with fundraising processes and tools, including CRM software and wealth screening software.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, compile findings, and synthesize information for a lay audience.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; ability to drive projects independently and collaborate with a team.
• Proven organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive donor, political, and organizational strategy information.
• Commitment to BPC’s mission and ability to translate that passion into compelling written communications for donors and stakeholders.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage donor correspondence across all portfolios—corporate, foundation, and individual giving—including donation acknowledgments and fundraising outreach on behalf of the Managing Director and the Development team.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for the Development team across corporate, foundation, and individual giving portfolios, including planning and executing meetings and events (e.g., coordinating calendars, preparing materials, taking and distributing notes, and coordinating follow-up activities).
• Manage Development records and CRM data integrity, including constituent information in Salesforce and team files in SharePoint, ensuring accurate and up-to-date tracking across all portfolios.
• Conduct and compile prospect research on current and prospective donors across corporate, foundation, and individual giving portfolios, including creating briefing materials for BPC’s senior executives and preparing materials for donor meetings.
• Support the foundations portfolio with grant report coordination, including tracking deadlines, assembling required materials, and assisting with report submissions.
• Assist the corporate portfolio with invoice tracking and coordination for corporate renewals and sponsorship packages.
• Organize the monthly prospect meeting and track pipeline movement, liaising with portfolio leads on a regular basis to ensure opportunities are current and next steps are documented.
• Represent the Development team at BPC events, including summits and convenings such as the Housing Summit, supporting donor engagement and relationship stewardship on-site.
• Assist with material support for Development events and roundtables in Washington and across the country, including preparing materials and tracking RSVPs.
• Stay current on fundraising industry best practices by regularly reading relevant publications, attending webinars, and sharing key takeaways with the team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HSA, POS, or PPO plan.
• 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment).
• 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year.
• Education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment.
• $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment.
• Metro benefits of up to $130 per month.
• Company-provided life insurance.
• Dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed