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Employment Opportunity
Development Associate
The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) believes in transparency and accountability for the federal government. POGO is an independent nonprofit that investigates and exposes corruption and other misconduct in order to achieve a more accountable federal government. POGO, in its efforts to shed light on the government’s activities, works with whistleblowers and anonymous sources, and accesses information through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in order not only to expose problems but -- in what sets us apart from other groups -- to propose systemic solutions and work towards their implementation.
POGO seeks a Development Associate to assist the Development Director in implementing diverse aspects of POGO’s overall fundraising strategy. The primary responsibilities of the Development Associate will be:
- Identify and research potential donors.
- Craft letters of inquiry.
- Aid in the planning and organization of donor events.
- Manage donor acknowledgement process.
- Help writing direct mail fundraising appeals.
- Coordinate on-line giving.
- Field and respond to inquiries from donors.
- Input and update information into the donor database.
- Represent the organization at CFC fairs and other public events.
- Maintain files.
The following skills are encouraged for the successful applicant:
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Detail-oriented, with good organizational skills and follow-through.
- Ability to work under own initiative, as well as part of a team, with tact and diplomacy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Etapestry database.
- Two years experience in fundraising for a non profit organization or for a political campaign.
Compensation depends upon qualifications and experience. Generous employee benefits package including health and dental insurance; sick leave; and paid vacation.
This is a full time position based in Washington DC. The POGO office is located across the street from the 11th street entrance to Metro Center.
To Apply: Interested candidates should send their resume by email to Cpabon@pogo.org with the subject line Development Associate or by regular mail to:
Chris Pabon, Development Director,
Project On Government Oversight,
666 Eleventh Street NW, Suite 900
Washington DC 20001
No phone calls.
Project On Government Oversight is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About the Project On Government Oversight (POGO)
Founded in 1981, POGO is an independent nonprofit that investigates and exposes corruption and other misconduct in order to achieve a more accountable federal government. POGO is a multi-issue organization with an expertise in working with inside sources and whistleblowers to expose evidence of waste, fraud, or abuse in the federal government. In recent years, POGO’s investigations and outreach programs have addressed shortcomings in national security, the lack of oversight of government spending, outmoded nuclear weapons programs, inadequate whistleblower protections, excessive government secrecy, and Congress’ inability to conduct effective government oversight. POGO’s investigations have also been responsible for billions in saved tax dollars and for major policy reforms affecting millions of Americans.
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