Development Associate

Job Description

Capital & Main, a nonprofit news publication, is seeking a development associate for a full-time position. The development associate will work directly with the publisher on a range of projects, including:

• Writing grant applications and grant reports
• Researching prospective foundation, private and corporate donors
• Managing the grants database
• Scheduling donor meetings
• Planning and assisting with donor events
• Managing publisher’s calendar and travel arrangements
• Overseeing letter distribution for tax deductible donations

 
Applicants should have the following skills:

• 1-2 years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising or grant writing or equivalent
• Strong writing skills
• Strong research skills
• Proficiency in database and spreadsheet management
• Highly organized
• Strong communications skills and ability to work well with a range of co-workers
• Interest in journalism and the issues that Capital & Main covers

 
The development associate will work primarily at Capital & Main’s Echo Park office but some hybrid flexibility can be discussed. The position may require some weekend and evening hours.
People of color and women are strongly encouraged to apply for this position, which offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Please send resume and a cover letter to dfeingold@capitalandmain.com.
 
About Capital & Main
Capital & Main is a nonprofit news publication whose mission is to report on two of the greatest challenges of our time: inequality and climate change. Its stories are co-published in a wide range of outlets, including USA Today, Newsweek, the Guardian, Fast Company, the American Prospect and many others. The publication has won more than 200 awards over the past decade from a range of regional and national contests.

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