Full-time · Remote

Development Associate

This is a high-impact operational role designed for a master of organization who wants to support the leadership of a major disaster philanthropy organization. It combines project management with strategic communication to ensure fundraising goals are met with excellence. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to make complex systems run smoothly.

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Hiring company

Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Washington, District of Columbia, United States · Posted 29 April 2026

The role

Overview

This is a high-impact operational role designed for a master of organization who wants to support the leadership of a major disaster philanthropy organization. It combines project management with strategic communication to ensure fundraising goals are met with excellence. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes to make complex systems run smoothly.

The hiring side

About Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Center for Disaster Philanthropy is a mid-sized employer working in nonprofit / philanthropy, based in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Industry

Nonprofit / Philanthropy

Size

Medium

Location

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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What they need

Requirements & Skills

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Vice President of Development in meeting departmental goals
  • Track and manage project timelines for all development initiatives
  • Streamline internal communications within the development team
  • Verify data accuracy for board reports and strategic documents
  • Anticipate scheduling and departmental needs before they become urgent

Essential

  • Must be located and eligible to work in the U.S. currently and in the future
  • Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment
  • Commitment to racial and intersectional equity
  • Strong alignment with organizational values of integrity, boldness, and empathy

Preferred

  • Experience in a mission-driven or nonprofit environment
  • Background in project management for development or fundraising teams
  • Familiarity with philanthropic data and board reporting

Key Skills

Meticulous organizational skillsProactive and anticipatory problem solvingStrategic thinking and simplification of complex tasksDiplomatic communicationProject management software proficiencyData verification and accuracySystems-first mindset

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Perks

Benefits & perks

  • Salaried, exempt position
  • Fully remote work flexibility
  • Opportunity to work for a Charity Navigator Four-Star rated organization
  • Collaborative and equity-focused culture
  • Impactful work in global disaster recovery

Next step

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