Junior Account Manager, Development and Corporate Relations

CHCI•Washington, DC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Account Manager plays a critical support role in advancing fundraising and donor engagement efforts for one of the nation’s foremost Latino leadership organizations. This position manages a portfolio of corporate partners and donors while providing operational and administrative support to senior development staff. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the Junior Account Manager helps execute development campaigns, steward donor relationships, support large-scale convenings, and strengthen internal operations.

Requirements

1-3 years of relevant work experience and/or education
Demonstrated success in fundraising, development, and account management
Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Virtual and in-person presentation skills
Experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Tool (e.g. Salesforce)
Independently meet time-sensitive deadlines and manage multiple tasks
Have a customer service mentality internally and externally
Be flexible and have a positive attitude and willingness to step in where needed
Commitment to the mission of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with corporate sponsorships, grants, donor stewardship, and fundraising events
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, web platforms, and Salesforce
Demonstrated interest in Latino leadership development, civic engagement, or public policy

Responsibilities

Manage a 60+ account portfolio made of corporations, foundations, trade associations, unions, and nonprofit organizations whose mission aligns with CHCI, with the goal of securing support for CHCI
Responsible for stewardship and renewal of donors as well as identifying and researching prospects locally, nationally, and globally who can be cultivated to support CHCI
Collaborate with senior leadership to cultivate major donor relationships through research, meeting coordination, and project support
Conduct prospect research to support new donors and partner outreach
Help develop content for CHCI convenings on policy issues and other developments that impact the nation and Latino community and provide input as needed for all convenings with the goal of sustaining them and raising revenue
Represent CHCI and attend external engagements and meetings that help strengthen CHCI’s relationships with current mission partners and prospects
Support data-driven development operations, including CRM optimization, reporting, and performance analysis
Utilize Salesforce to ensure accurate donor records, opportunity tracking, and stewardship workflows
Assist in revenue reconciliation processes by completing initial matching of financial and donor data
Provide administrative support to senior development leadership, including scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, and preparing materials
Take meeting notes and manage follow-up actions as needed
Provide occasional support to Account Managers during peak periods, including proposal preparation assistance, opportunity updates, and invoice requests