Development Assistant Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

Founded in 2007, the Bipartisan Policy Center and its advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, are unique in their approach to solving the nation’s most pressing issues. As the only organization working across the full political spectrum on domestic issues, BPC brings together diverse perspectives to craft solutions that lower the everyday cost of living for families, expand opportunities, and strengthen the American economy. BPC Action works directly with legislators and other policymakers to turn those solutions into impactful results.

What sets us apart is our ability to operate at the intersection of policy development and political advocacy, building consensus across the aisle to advance reforms in Congress. For more than 20 years, BPC and BPC Action have consistently achieved results on complex issues, demonstrating that working together with both parties is not only possible but essential to achieve results.

We are trusted leaders in cutting through the division and creating common ground to solve the problems Americans care about most. We are an indispensable force to produce results in Washington and beyond. 

Ideas 
BPC recruits respected policy experts, former Hill and Administration staff, and private sector leaders to drive our core programs. We engage current and former policymakers, CEOs and business leaders, and leading policy experts to work together with our nation’s leaders to generate solutions to America’s challenges.

Action 
Policy development is only the beginning of BPC’s work. Our advocacy affiliate, BPC Action, advances legislation by providing political and technical assistance, identifying and supporting legislative champions, and leveraging key relationships to support members of Congress working together to enact solutions and produce results for Americans.

Results 
In 2025, BPC and BPC Action mobilized to introduce over 120 bills in the House and Senate and helped advance over 40 bills beyond committee. We met with over half of all congressional offices, expanding our reach to both parties.

We are seeking a talented and motivated Development Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a newer development professional looking to build a career in nonprofit fundraising. The Development Assistant will provide essential support to the full development team across BPC’s six program areas and BPC Action, gaining exposure to fundraising across all three portfolios: corporate, foundation, and individual giving.

About the Development Team

In support of BPC’s mission, organizational strategy, and priorities, the BPC Development Team leads, executes, and tracks all of BPC’s external fundraising and revenue generation, and stewards funding relationships. Instilling a culture of fundraising, business development, and donor stewardship throughout the organization, the development team identifies, builds, and maintains donor relationships; ensures fundraising efforts align with BPC’s strategy; exemplifies cross-organizational collaboration; meets fundraising targets; and achieves excellence.

As a development team, we will:

• Leverage all BPC networks to represent the organization positively and professionally in development and engagement efforts
• Increase, diversify, and sustain BPC’s donor base that supports an enterprise-wide strategy for revenue generation and sustainability; assess impact; and meet milestones to revenue growth
• Work closely with program teams to develop strategies for engagement with new funders
• Establish, operate, and monitor effective fundraising systems and ensure data integrity via donor data tracking, donor reports, and donor recognition
• With finance, strategy, and leadership colleagues, develop external revenue projections
• Achieve high standards of performance in project planning, use of systems, tools, and resources, and a working environment conducive to teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation

Responsibilities

Administrative Support and Data Management (60% of time)

• Provide administrative and logistical support to gift officers and the broader Development team
• Act as a coordinator for the Development team, including planning and executing meetings and events (e.g., coordinating calendars, preparing materials, taking and distributing notes, and coordinating follow-up activities)
• Assist gift officers with donor correspondence, including donation acknowledgments and fundraising outreach on behalf of the Managing Director and the Development team
• Assist gift officers with invoice tracking and coordination for corporate renewals and sponsorship packages
• Provide surge support to the Development Coordinator with grant reports, helping with tracking deadlines, assembling required materials, and assisting with final report submissions
• Assist in maintaining Development records and CRM data, including constituent information in Salesforce and team files in SharePoint, supporting accurate and up-to-date tracking across all fundraising activity

Prospect Research and Memo Drafting (30% of time)

• Support prospect research on current and prospective donors, including assisting gift officers with briefing materials for BPC’s senior executives and preparing materials for donor meetings
• Assist with background research to support the monthly prospect meeting, including pulling donor histories and preparing relevant materials in advance

External Engagement (10% of time)

• Represent the Development team at BPC events, including summits and convenings such as the Housing Summit, supporting donor engagement and relationship stewardship on-site
• Assist with material support for Development events and roundtables in Washington and across the country, including preparing materials and tracking RSVPs
• Stay current on fundraising industry best practices by regularly reading relevant publications, attending webinars, and sharing key takeaways with the team

Qualifications

• Up to 1 year of relevant experience in fundraising or a related field, preferably at a nonprofit organization, and a demonstrated interest in building a career in fundraising
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn fundraising tools including CRM and wealth screening software such as Salesforce, Candid Foundation Directory, DonorSearch and iWave
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, compile findings, and synthesize information for a lay audience
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; ability to take direction and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision and collaborate with a team
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and tasks while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive donor, political, and organizational strategy information
• Commitment to BPC’s mission and ability to translate that passion into compelling written communications for donors and stakeholders

Application Process

Please submit a writing sample along with your resume and cover letter.

Compensation & Benefits

BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $50,000–$55,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.

BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HSA, POS, or PPO plan. Additional benefits include 403(b) matching contributions of up to 7% of salary in addition to a non-elective contribution of 2% of salary (both after 90 days of employment); 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 15 sick days, and 12 holidays per year; education benefits up to $5,250 per year after one year of employment; $2,000 for professional development expenses after six months of employment; Metro benefits of up to $130 per month; company-provided life insurance; and dental and vision insurance coverage with a Flexible Spending Plan.

Work Schedule

The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule, with employees coming into the office three times a week. Exact schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.

BPC is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.