Development Associate

ACC is hiring a Development Associate to support our growing fundraising team. This role is ideal for someone at the start of their career, excited to learn the ins and outs of nonprofit development, philanthropy, and grant writing. The Development Associate position can be in person at the Washington, D.C. office or remote within the United States.

About American Conservation Coalition, Inc.

The American Conservation Coalition (ACC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing young people around environmental action through common-sense, market-based, and limited-government ideals.

Description

About the American Conservation Coalition (ACC)

The American Conservation Coalition (ACC) is building the conservative environmental movement, proving that caring for our planet and pursuing economic growth can go hand in hand. We empower young Americans to advance common-sense, market-driven, and local solutions that ensure prosperity and conservation thrive together.

About the Role

ACC is hiring a Development Associate to support our growing fundraising team. This role is ideal for someone at the start of their career, excited to learn the ins and outs of nonprofit development, philanthropy, and grant writing.

The Associate will support day-to-day fundraising operations, from proposal drafting and prospect research to donor outreach, event support, and stewardship, helping ACC build lasting relationships with individual, corporate, and foundation partners.

They will report to the Vice President of Development and work closely with the Major Gifts Officer, gaining hands-on mentorship and insight into how high-performing development teams engage and grow donor support.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and communicator, highly organized, personable, and eager to learn. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and wants to make a tangible impact early in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Proposal & Writing Support: Draft and edit proposals, impact reports, and donor communications; maintain boilerplate materials and project summaries.
• Prospect Research: Conduct research on prospective donors and partners; summarize findings and track cultivation activity in Monday.com CRM.
• Gift Processing & Data Entry: Work with the Finance & Operations manager to record gifts, pledges, and donor interactions in internal CRM; coordinate reconciliation with Finance to ensure accuracy.
• Stewardship & Acknowledgment: Work with the Finance & Operations Manager to draft thank-you letters and compile donor club materials; ensure prompt follow-up for all gifts and engagements.
• Donor Outreach & Scheduling: Support meeting coordination for the development team, prepare briefings, and assist with personalized donor outreach.
• Event Support: Assist with donor receptions, briefings, and national events, including setup, guest coordination, and post-event follow-up.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Interest in philanthropy, communications, or public policy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace; CRM experience a plus (training provided for Monday.com CRM).
• Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and support events outside standard hours.

What You Will Learn in This Role

• Write compelling donor proposals and impact reports
• Use a modern CRM (Monday.com CRM) to track fundraising activity
• Help plan and prepare for donor meetings and events
• Learn how nonprofit fundraising works, from strategy to donor relationships

Growth Opportunities

This role is a great starting point for a career in fundraising. As the Associate grows in skill and confidence, they will assume greater responsibility for donor follow-up, grant management, and prospect support. Early responsibilities will be key building blocks for understanding stewardship, effective research, and stakeholder management. Strong performers may advance into further roles within the department, gaining increasing ownership over strategy, relationships, and impact.

Values Alignment

ACC’s Development team is collaborative, fast-moving, and growth-oriented. We’re building a best-in-class fundraising shop for the next generation of center-right conservation and energy leadership.

We’re looking for a teammate who shares ACC’s belief that conservation and prosperity go hand in hand. Someone who embraces a conservative, market-driven approach to America’s energy and conservation challenges and values stewardship, entrepreneurship, and opportunity as the path to lasting impact.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Note to Applicants

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. ACC complies with applicable E-Verify requirements. ACC is an EEO Employer.

Salary

$58,000 - $68,000 per year