Development Associate

Posted: Jun 3, 2026

Development Associate

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) - Washington, DC

business_center Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Jun 30, 2026

Nonprofit

Development Associate

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) seeks a creative and motivated Development Associate to join our team to provide programmatic support to CREW's fundraising team and senior leadership. This position is a unique opportunity to be on the front lines of the fight for a more ethical, equitable and accountable government, while working alongside smart, mission-driven and kind people.

As a leading nonpartisan nonprofit government watchdog, CREW is dedicated to defending our democratic institutions, rooting out government corruption and fighting the influence of money in politics through legal action, policy innovation, and communications grounded by in-depth research. CREW is looking for a results-driven team member who is committed to our mission and cares deeply about protecting our democracy. We welcome diverse skills and experiences.

The Development Associate will play a key role in assisting the Development team with donor management and communication. This position reports to CREW’s Development Director and will work closely with the Operations team including the President and CEO.

This position is included in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, and specific employment terms and conditions are subject to collective bargaining. The position is based in Washington, D.C. with hybrid work options potentially available.

Responsibilities

• Providing executive support for senior leadership, including managing daily scheduling and calendars, and timely expense report submissions.
• Coordinating travel and logistics for work travel, including booking accommodations and transportation, and preparing itineraries.
• Managing the processing of donations through various platforms in a timely manner, and communicating results accordingly with the appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintaining the organization’s donor database (CRM), and exporting data for regular fundraising reports.
• Identifying opportunities to engage donors and allies in partnership with Development and Outreach teams.
• Answering or screening emails in the general inboxes, responding to or directing office voicemails.
• Managing confidential information with appropriate discretion.
• Tracking incoming development communications.
• Drafting donor outreach material, acknowledgement letters, and other correspondence.
• Managing state registration process and deadlines for all 50 states and DC, including tracking status and communicating with external stakeholders.
• Assisting in the planning and execution of CREW events as needed.
• Supporting the Vice President for External Affairs and Director of Operations with tasks as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum two years professional experience, preferably in non-profit or campaign fundraising.
• Demonstrated experience with grant writing or other persuasive writing.
• Database management experience, including but not limited to systems like Raisers Edge, EveryAction and/or Salesforce.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with an ability to respond quickly to fluctuating priorities.
• Ability to provide warm and professional customer service to donors, prospects, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with staff across the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and maintain an internal organizational system.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and sound judgment, including maintaining the discretion of confidential donor data, and executive calendars.
  
  

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000 based on experience and qualifications. CREW offers a compensation and benefits program that creates a supportive, respectful, sustainable environment that allows our employees to show up as their authentic selves and perform at their best. We’re in this work for the long-haul, and that means investing in our most important asset: our staff. We are always working to improve our benefits program, currently they include:

• Generous paid time off
• Platinum medical insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 55% of premium covered for dependents)
• Dental and vision insurance (99.9% of premium covered for employees and 55% of premium covered for dependents)
• 10 weeks paid family leave for non-birthing parent and 16 weeks paid family leave for birthing parent
• Family planning and gender affirming care benefits that include a $10k annual employer contribution with up to $30k over the term of your employment for employees AND their partners
• Option to enroll in FSA and dependent care FSA accounts with a $2,500 employer contribution to dependent care FSAs
• Option to enroll in commuter benefits with a $50/month employer contribution
• Flexible, hybrid work environment
• Fully vested 401k with 3% employer contribution starting on day one
• Paid holiday closures between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, as well as major national holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Summer Fridays all year long
• Free in-office lunches weekly (and snacks daily!)
• Free virtual yoga classes
  
  

CREW is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in our workplace and in our work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply.

How To Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to jobs@citizensforethics.org. Please include your last name and “Development Associate” in the subject line. No phone calls, please. We are only able to respond to candidates we are contacting for an interview.

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