Development Associate
<div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-time, Salaried, Exempt </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Location:</span></strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> Flexible (remote); Must be located and eligible to work in the U.S. now and in the future.</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Salary:</span></strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> $66,300</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Closing Date: </strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">May 5, 2026</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><em><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until we have a sufficient pool of diverse candidates who meet the job requirements, at which point we may pause the review of new applications before the stated deadline. Please understand you may not be contacted for several weeks after you apply. </span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> </span></em></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> </span><strong style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Ideal Start Date</strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>:</strong> 2-4 weeks after offer</span><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>About the Center for Disaster Philanthropy</strong> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">CDP began in 2010 with the goal of pioneering the practice of strategic disaster philanthropy. Since then, it has grown in its ambition, envisioning a world where the impact of disasters is minimized through thoughtful, equitable and responsive recovery for all. CDP has a $40 million budget and a team of more than 40 staff members working remotely across the U.S. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">CDP is a trusted partner, expert, and authoritative resource, helping hundreds of individuals, foundations, and corporations boost the impact of philanthropic giving in response to disasters and humanitarian crises by supporting equitable recovery and addressing the root causes of vulnerabilities worldwide. </span></p> </div> <div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">In 2024, CDP awarded approximately $16 million through 78 grants to grantee partners worldwide, demonstrated thought leadership through webinars, blog posts, featured speaking engagements and other events, and served 20+ philanthropic partners through consulting efforts. </span></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">In 2020, CDP was a featured nonprofit for the <a href="https://disasterphilanthropy.org/press/center-for-disaster-philanthropy-selected-as-a-featured-nonprofit-for-cnn-heroes-an-all-star-tribute/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">14th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute</a>. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">CDP has earned <a href="https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/455257937" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charity Navigator’s Four-Star Charity rating</a> and <a href="https://www.guidestar.org/profile/45-5257937" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Candid’s Platinum Transparency seal</a>. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">As an organization grounded in racial and intersectional equity, our team members are deeply committed to strengthening communities that are most vulnerable to disasters due to systemic inequities. We are guided by our values of integrity, boldness and innovation, humility, and empathy in all we do in pursuit of our mission. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Bottom line: We aspire to walk the talk of anti-racism and to treat each other and our partners in ways that inspire trust, creativity, learning and care. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Be a part of our fast-growing team that offers countless ways to help communities thrive. Join us! </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Responsibilities & duties </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">The development associate supports the vice president of development, acting to ensure the development team’s goals are met with precision and excellence. This is a high-impact role designed to keep the department’s programs on track, on time, and prioritized in alignment with CDP’s mission. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">The development associate will help bridge the gap between strategy and execution, tracking project management for all development initiatives, streamlining internal communications and collaborating with the vice president on priorities to ensure the department is focused on the highest-value activities. The ideal candidate is a master of organization, a diplomatic communicator and a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><em><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">The successful candidate will display the following traits: </span></em></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Anticipatory & proactive:</strong> You don’t wait for instructions; you look ahead to the vice president’s calendar and the department’s work plan to identify needs before they become urgent. You seek solutions and bring options, not just problems, to the table. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Meticulously organized:</strong><strong> </strong>You have a systems-first mindset. Whether it is managing complex project timelines in software or ensuring every data point in a board report is verified, your work is accurate and reliable. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Strategic simplifier:</strong><strong> </strong>You can take high-level, visionary ideas from leadership and break them down into actionable, tracked tasks. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Deeply equity-aligned:</strong> You understand racial and intersectional equity intellectually, and you embody these values in how you communicate, approach donor communications and collaborate with a diverse, remote team. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>Tech-fluent:</strong> You are a power user of CRM systems (ideally RENXT) and project management software, viewing these tools not as chores, but as essential levers for organizational transparency and growth. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><em><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Primary responsibilities include: </span></em></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Strategic alignment & execution </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Strategy implementation: Support the vice president with translating and tracking the long-term development strategy into actionable quarterly and annual work plans. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Prioritization: Act as a liaison to and support for the vice president, ensuring their time is focused on the most critical donor relationships and strategic initiatives, providing project management support as necessary. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Performance tracking: Develop and maintain dashboards to track progress toward fundraising goals, campaign milestones and departmental KPIs. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Board support: Assist the vice president and development team in preparing materials for board of directors meetings, ensuring data is accurate and narratives are compelling. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Development processes </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Process improvement: Identify bottlenecks in the development workflow and implement systems to increase the team’s efficiency and output. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Meeting management: Support in the design, execution and follow up of development team meetings, ensuring agendas are focused, action items are captured and accountabilities are clear </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Communication & special projects </span></strong></p> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Executive communications: Draft high-level briefings and correspondence on behalf of the vice president for internal and external audiences. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Crisis communications/rapid response: In the event of a major disaster, support the coordination of the development team’s fundraising efforts to ensure timely outreach and resource mobilization. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Other duties as assigned </span></strong></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Serve on committees, panels and task forces at CDP as appropriate and as available. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Represent CDP positively and professionally in meetings and other external engagements. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Perform other duties and job-related tasks that may be assigned. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">This position reports to the vice president of development and works in service of the whole organization. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><em><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Required qualifications and skills </span></em></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">3 years of professional experience, preferably in a project management, operations or development role. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Proven ability to see the "big picture" while maintaining rigorous attention to detail. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Thorough working knowledge of project management tools and CRM systems. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to mimic the "voice" of the vice president in various contexts. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">High level of discretion and diplomacy; ability to build relationships and influence others without formal authority. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Comfortable navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities in a dynamic, remote-work environment. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to navigate complex issues and coordinate effectively with various stakeholders, internally and externally. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to employ analytical and critical thinking with precise attention to detail and a strong sense of personal responsibility for work. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Proven ability to work remotely with minimal direct supervision, including managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and within a dispersed team. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><em><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Preferred qualifications and skills </span></em></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Demonstrated ability to manage projects. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Experience with RENXT software. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Experience with executive communications. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><em><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Personal characteristics </span></em></p> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Commitment to the values intrinsic to CDP’s mission and strategy. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">High tolerance of ambiguity and appetite to tackle issues constructively. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">A team player capable of cultivating productive relationships across teams. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <ul style="list-style-type: disc;"> <li> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Sense of humor. </span></p> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">We welcome and encourage applicants with non-traditional career paths. If you don’t meet the qualifications outlined here, please apply and tell us how your experiences would equip you for the job. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">CDP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;"> </span></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">To Apply </span></strong></p> </div> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Qualified candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter via <a href="https://app.trinethire.com/companies/20643-cdp/jobs/119375-development-associate">this link</a>. Applications must highlight competencies against requirements. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period. </span></p> </div> <div> <p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif;">Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls, please. </span></p> </div>
