Development Associate

Development Associate Cornerstone Schools - 3.4 Washington, DC Job Details Full-time $35,982.04 - $45,010.63 a year 20 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Record keeping Google Workspace Teamwork Google Sheets Google Docs Google Drive Financial data reconciliation Writing skills Graphic design Database management Fundraising Data entry Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Development Associate is a mission-critical, hybrid role that sits at the intersection of donor data management, fundraising operations, and organizational communications. This person ensures that Cornerstone's development infrastructure is accurate, consistent, and donor-centered — and that our communications reflect the impact of our work with clarity and purpose. This role is ideal for someone who is both detail-oriented and creative: someone who finds meaning in clean data and compelling storytelling, and who understands that both are essential to building lasting donor relationships.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Gift Processing & Acknowledgment (Est. 30% of time) Enter all donations into Bloomerang weekly (checks, EFTs, stock gifts, in-kind, pledges) Run Transaction Monitoring report to verify: soft credits, campaign assignment, receipting, new donor onboarding, relationship manager assignment, and pipeline status Generate and send thank-you letters and email acknowledgments in batches; mail paper receipts to donors without email on file Track tribute gifts and pledge schedules; monitor recurring gift plans for lapses Merge duplicate constituent records; maintain data hygiene standards Prepare and distribute annual tax letters each January to all donors giving $250+ in the prior calendar year 2. Database Management & Reporting (Est. 25% of time) Maintain accurate and complete donor records in

Bloomerang:

contact information, relationship attributes, church partner assignments, volunteer history Generate standard reports including LYBUNT, retention, volunteer interactions, and church partner engagement Produce segmented lists for appeals, events, mailings, and major gift officer outreach Ensure Bloomerang and Google Donor Pipeline/Interaction spreadsheets remain in sync Audit gift records at end of calendar and fiscal year; provide Finance with weekly Stripe, and Givebutter reports Update applications for Benevity, CFC, and other matching gift platforms as needed Troubleshoot Bloomerang issues, including automated email failures, with vendor support 3. Campaign & Appeal Support (Est. 10% of time) Prepare segmentation lists and track responses for annual appeals, mini-campaigns, and targeted outreach Flag donors needing follow-up by the major gift officer or Director of Philanthropy Update campaign tracker for team meetings; assist with partner program tracking and attribute management At fiscal year start: Lion's Roar email list, partner attributes, and report date filters 4. Communications Content & Execution (Est. 20% of time) Write, design, and schedule newsletters, prayer team emails, social media posts, and website content Maintain a consistent, mission-driven voice and visual identity across all platforms Collect copy and distribute the monthly prayer team email; review communications drafts for consistency Build and maintain an annual communications calendar aligned with fundraising campaigns Create mailing lists as needed to support outreach and stewardship 5. Campaign Collateral & Storytelling (Est. 10% of time) Partner with the Director of Philanthropy and MGO to develop donor-centered collateral for annual appeals and campaigns Interview students, parents, church partners, and volunteers to document impact stories, quotes, and visuals Develop a content bank of testimonials and impact materials for grants, donor stewardship, and digital platforms Create graphics, video snippets, and other assets to support fundraising and communications goals 6. Event Support (Est. 5% of time) Manage event guest list data entry and attendance tracking in Bloomerang Lead event communications: invitations, programs, digital promotion, and post-event follow-up Coordinate with the development team to ensure event lists and communications are aligned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience in nonprofit development, communications, or database administration Proficiency with a donor CRM (Bloomerang preferred) or demonstrated ability to learn new systems quickly Strong written communication skills with the ability to write in an organizational voice High attention to detail, especially in data entry, record-keeping, and financial reconciliation Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a part-time or fast-paced environment Proficiency with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Drive) Preferred Experience with email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar) Graphic design skills (Canva, Adobe Express, or similar) Social media scheduling tools Experience with video capture or editing for short-form storytelling content Understanding of nonprofit fundraising cycles, annual appeals, and donor stewardship practices

ATTRIBUTES FOR SUCCESS

The ideal candidate is someone who: Sees data accuracy and donor storytelling as two sides of the same coin Takes ownership of systems and proactively identifies gaps or inefficiencies Communicates clearly and asks good questions when priorities are unclear Genuinely cares about the mission and wants the work to reflect it Thrives in a collaborative, small-team environment where roles overlap and flexibility matters

A NOTE ON THIS ROLE

This position was designed to bridge a common gap in small development teams: the space between operational infrastructure and donor-facing communication. At Cornerstone, we believe that well-maintained data and compelling storytelling are not separate functions — they are both expressions of how seriously we take our relationships with donors, partners, and the communities we serve. The person in this role will play a significant part in shaping how Cornerstone is experienced by its donors and community — and in ensuring that our development team has the information and tools it needs to build those relationships well.

Pay:

$35,982.04 - $45,010.63 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20019