Senior Development Specialist

District of Columbia


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Type: Contract

Category: Administrative

Reference ID: 10064978

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Job Title: Senior Development Specialist

Industry: Nonprofit / Development / Fundraising

Location: Washington, DC

Assignment Type: Contract, up to 6 months to 1 year

Pay: $38 – $42/ Hour

Work Schedule: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 35 hours/week, hybrid (2 days onsite/week, flexible)

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).


About Our Client:

Our client is a leading nonprofit organization focused on conservation and sustainability, supporting major fundraising initiatives through data-driven development operations. Their Development team partners with Major Gifts, Annual Giving, Gift Planning, and Philanthropic Partnerships to advance strategic prospect management and donor engagement.


Job Description:

The Senior Development Specialist plays a key role in advancing fundraising strategy by managing donor pipelines, portfolios, and relationship strategies. This role partners closely with gift officers and Development leadership to ensure timely prospect movement, accurate reporting, and effective application of prospect management practices. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing prospect pipelines, supporting portfolio strategy, facilitating meetings, and contributing to forecasting and strategic decisions.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the primary prospect management liaison for Development teams
  • Track and monitor donor prospects to ensure timely movement through pipelines
  • Facilitate prospect management meetings and document updates in the CRM
  • Collaborate with gift officers to develop and execute prospect strategies
  • Analyze pipeline health and recommend actions to support fundraising goals
  • Support revenue forecasting and reporting based on pipeline and portfolio data
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and ensure consistent data standards
  • Lead initiatives to streamline prospect management processes and workflows
  • Provide training and guidance to team members on prospect management best practices
  • Serve as a bridge between Development and systems teams to operationalize reporting tools and dashboards
  • Assist with other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 4–6 years of experience in prospect management, development operations, or fundraising analytics
  • Experience supporting fundraising teams and portfolio management within a prospect management framework
  • Proficiency with CRM systems (Blackbaud CRM, Salesforce, RENXT) and reporting tools
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Experience facilitating meetings and collaborating effectively with stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Details:

  • Office location: Washington, DC (hybrid, 2 days onsite per week, flexible)
  • Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 35 hours/week
  • No overtime

Perks:

  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Opportunity to support strategic fundraising initiatives
  • Gain experience with high-level prospect management processes in a mission-driven organization

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.


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