Development Associate, Senior Development Associate

Movement Labs

Development Associate or Senior Development Associate supporting Movement Labs' fundraising operations through detailed data management and automation. Working fully remote to help power the progressive movement.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $60,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong attention to detail and organizational skills in managing fundraising processes, including data entry, grant reporting, and prospect research. Proficient in using CRM systems and AI tools to enhance team effectiveness and support outreach efforts.

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Fundraising ExperienceCRM ProficiencyProspect ResearchGrant ReportingProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data EntryGrant ReportingProspect ResearchList-BuildingSpreadsheet Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM (EveryAction or Similar)AI Tools (Claude, ChatGPT)

Industry Keywords

501(c)(3) Funding501(c)(4) FundingPAC FundingFundraising TacticsAdvocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain accurate gift-tracking and reporting processes, both internally and externally, in coordination with partners (e.g., our 501c3 fiscal sponsor) as needed.
Enter, update, and verify data to ensure call notes, donations, and pledges are appropriately tracked.
Ensure that grant agreements and reporting timelines are tracked and executed.
Pull lists from the CRM and edit as needed to support outreach, major donor briefings for Principals, and reporting needs.
Draft grant reports by compiling program updates, impact data, and other required information for submission to funders.
Support Principal call time by researching prospects and preparing briefing materials in coordination with call time managers.
Conduct ad hoc prospect research as directed.
Manage projects to improve the effectiveness of the team and ensure routine processes happen regularly and with quality.
Run established automations that support the team’s daily work (e.g., identifying top prospects for upgrades from current donors, generating donor briefing materials ahead of donor calls, etc.).
Produce and interpret reports to understand the effectiveness of fundraising tactics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong attention to detail, especially with written communications, data entry, and spreadsheet work.
Prior experience in a fundraising, development, or grants environment. 1+ year for Associate or 3+ years for Senior Associate
Comfort working in a CRM (EveryAction or similar) or a demonstrated ability to learn unfamiliar software quickly and enthusiastically. 1+ year for Associate or 2+ years for Senior Associate
Comfort using AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, or similar for day-to-day tasks.
Strong organizational skills, the ability to juggle multiple ad hoc requests from different people on the team, and the ability to manage projects, including influencing stakeholders laterally and upward.
Interest in progressive politics, advocacy, or electoral work.
Experience with prospect research or list-building tools.
Understanding the differences between 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC funding.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual salary of $60,000-$70,000 (Associate, Level 1) or $70,000-80,000 (Senior Associate, Level 2), a $5,000 end of cycle bonus, and a worklife stipend of $1,875 in pre-tax dollars to support employees during our highest intensity work period.
Excellent health, dental, and vision benefits, 401(k) matching
Remote‑first culture with teammates across the country
This position includes possible on-call requirements
This is a temporary cycle role and runs through November 13, 2026.
This position is eligible for the collective bargaining unit.