Mission:
• Build connections.

• Negotiate policy.

• Achieve bipartisan solutions.

• Improve lives.

The Development department is recruiting an early-career fundraiser to join the organization’s foundation relations team. The development assistant will support the Director of Foundation Relations, Managing Director of Development, and the Development team in support of all Foundation and institutional funder related activities. Responsibilities include: prospect research, grant and data management, writing grant applications and correspondence for donors and prospects, assisting with foundation/institutional funder reporting, meeting scheduling, and assisting in other special fundraising projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure Foundation Relations team is tracking upcoming deadlines and following up on relevant action items.
• Conduct prospect research and prepare executive-level briefing materials on potential funders aligned with BPC’s program priorities
• Support the Foundation Relations team in grant management, tracking deliverables, and preparing formal applications and proposals.
• Lead scheduling of external donor cultivation and stewardship meetings with the Foundation Relations team and policy experts, and attend meetings, as appropriate.
• Maintain professional communication with donors, acting as the primary contact regarding grants management.
• Provide Microsoft Dynamics database support: create and maintain foundation contacts lists in CRM database for prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship activities; create and maintain foundation grant records; update and maintain the foundation revenue pipeline; and update donor interaction records for solicitations, invoices, acknowledgement letters, thank you notes etc.
• Maintain an awareness of philanthropic news and trends through reading publications and networking opportunities that could inform BPC’s foundation fundraising strategy.
• As needed, support development events through coordinating invitations to foundation representatives, helping with logistics, preparing materials, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years of fundraising/development or writing experience, preferably in a non-profit setting
• Strong organizational skills with ability to initiate, prioritize, and follow through on plans
• Knowledge and experience working with Excel is required
• Knowledge and experience with a fundraising and research database are a plus (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, Donorsearch, iWave, etc.)
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Commitment to the BPC’s mission and the ability to translate that understanding into compelling donor communications (grant applications, funder updates, thank you notes, etc.)

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

Additional benefits include 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; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.