Coordinator, Development Research (Job ID: 2026-3838)

Overview

Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks!

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.

We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis. Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance, and metropolitan policy.

With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.

The Office of Development manages fundraising across the institution. Focused on a constituency-based fundraising model, our team works directly with the research programs and executive office to set an overarching fundraising strategy that supports the important work of our scholars.

In Brookings Development, we aim to: 

• Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects to raise critical financial resources in support of the institution’s fiscal health and to advance the mission of Brookings.  
• Safeguard Brookings’ institutional values of Quality, Independence, and Impact. 
• Amplify the impact of our scholars’ research and steward our donors’ generosity with compelling and innovative programming for our donor groups. 
• Support our Board of Trustees in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities to protect and sustain the institution. 
• Partner closely with our colleagues across Brookings by providing best-in-class fundraising and fundraising operations to benefit all research programs. 

In everything we do, strive for excellence, act with integrity, communicate with honesty, show respect and collegiality, be proactive, collaborative, creative, and solutions-oriented.

Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.

Please Note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Brookings United, affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union, and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

Ready to contribute to Brookings' success?

The Coordinator, Development Research (Coordinator) plays a key role in supporting the Development Research team. This position requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple assignments, take initiative, problem solve, and anticipate team needs, all while maintaining a strong commitment to the mission of The Brookings Institution. Core responsibilities include ensuring the integrity and accuracy of all development research data, supporting donor due diligence, and providing necessary administrative support to the Development Research team. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player eager to contribute to a high-performing development team.

Data Management and Due Diligence Support (80%)

• Ensure data integrity for the team; maintain the records of donors and prospects in Raiser’s Edge NXT (NXT) related to development research activities.
• Serve as the team’s expert for NXT, maximizing functionality, and identifying efficiency opportunities to enhance the team’s operations.
• Maintain the development research team’s SharePoint filing system to ensure accurate and up to date records. 
• Manage the initial due diligence screenings for new donors, in coordination with the Director. 

Administrative Support (20%)

• Provide administrative support, including meeting scheduling, travel arrangements, and expense reports, as required.
• Organize and participate in team meetings, create agendas, and track activities for discussion as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Ready to make an impact? In this role, you will support Brookings values of collegiality, respect, inclusion, diversity and community, and bring the following qualifications:

Education/Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; minimum two years related work experience. Excellent communication, database, and spreadsheet skills required. Experience in a related institution and/or familiarity with public policy organizations is highly desirable.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements 

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, administrative, analytical, and evaluative skills with attention to detail required.  Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and the capacity to quickly learn other types of software, including NXT, required. Must be able to extract information from a database and organize, analyze, and present it in Microsoft Excel or other formats for optimal utility. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while coordinating a variety of projects simultaneously and submit work products accurately and quickly. Capacity to exercise independent initiative and judgment. Self-starter with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team as a positive team player. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading, and editing skills a plus. 

Additional Information

What can we offer you? Brookings provides a generous benefit package that is comprehensive and includes both traditional benefits and unique offerings.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off, and workplace flexibility. For more information, please visit Brookings Benefits.   

Brookings requires that all applicants submit a cover letter and resume. Please attach your cover letter and resume as one document when you apply. Please note: If you have applied to more than one Brookings job opening, you should add a position-specific cover letter as a separate attachment.

Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment at Brookings.

Brookings welcomes and celebrates diversity in all its forms.  We welcome applications that reflect a variety of backgrounds based on ideology, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, first generation college goers, and other factors protected by law. Brookings is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Please Note: Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Salary : $48,600 - $60,000