Development Associate

Common Cause

Development Associate supporting Common Cause, a nonprofit democracy organization, with North Carolina fundraising and donor engagement. Researching donors, coordinating events, managing CRM records, and supporting planned giving and budgeting.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeNorth Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,776 - $82,750 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills, with a commitment to advancing civil rights and democracy. Proficient in donor engagement, fundraising strategy execution, and maintaining accurate records in CRM systems.

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Fundraising Strategy ExecutionDonor EngagementCRM Data TrackingEvent PlanningCollaboration with Stakeholders

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Hard Skills

Donor ResearchFundraisingData AnalysisBudget PreparationPlanned Giving Support

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailResourcefulnessRelationship BuildingOpenness to FeedbackCommitment to Equity

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeZoomCanvaAdobe Creative SuiteROI CRM System

Industry Keywords

Civil RightsDemocracy IssuesNorth Carolina Political DynamicNonpartisan MissionStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Development Director in executing fundraising strategy and donor engagement plans
Conduct donor prospect research using wealth screening tools and public resources
Draft donor research briefs and portfolios for meetings and cultivation
Assist with donor stewardship and engagement
Plan and execute North Carolina-based fundraising events, including meetings, venues, logistics, materials, and communications
Draft fundraising Causenet emails and other communications
Provide administrative and research support for the Planned Giving program
Track key data in the CRM and coordinate stewardship for planned giving and bequest documentation
Maintain accurate donor records, notes, and activity tracking in the ROI CRM system
Collaborate with organizational teams and provide administrative support
Coordinate with program, communications, and leadership teams to align campaigns, organizing, advocacy, and other work with fundraising initiatives
Support advisory board engagement, including agendas, follow-up communications, and logistics
Support development budgeting and revenue tracking, including analyzing CRM reports for outreach opportunities
Assist with budgeting preparation
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong commitment to Common Cause’s nonpartisan mission and advancing civil rights through its pro-democracy agenda
Track record of working collaboratively and building relationships with stakeholders with diverse interests
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects with attention to detail and resourcefulness
Commitment to equity in work goals and relationships
Openness to feedback and awareness of strengths and growth areas
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Zoom
Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar platforms is ideal
Demonstrated interest in fundraising
Demonstrated interest in North Carolina’s political dynamic, democracy issues, and/or civil rights
Ability to travel 1–2 times per year for team and/or all-staff retreats
Ability to work in person at various locations around North Carolina at least 4 days per month
Willingness to maintain a social media presence on behalf of Common Cause, including being tagged in posts and creating organizational content as needed
Must not currently hold elected office, be running for office, serve on a political candidate’s Steering or Finance Committee, or be affiliated with political party leadership
Position is in a union-represented collective bargaining unit, with specific employment terms subject to negotiations
Must be authorized to work in the United States; Common Cause cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

Robust healthcare plan covering 97% of employee medical care, 100% of employee vision and dental benefits, 75% of family medical care, and 100% of family vision and dental benefits
Long-term disability and life insurance
20 days of vacation per year
10 observed holidays per year
Additional days off for Thanksgiving and Winter break
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Flexible spending accounts
401k retirement savings plan with immediate employer match
Dependent Care and Pet Care Support when traveling for work
Funds for professional development
Generous benefits package