Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is hiring a Project On Government Oversight

The Project On Government Oversight (POGO) is looking for a Development Associate to play a crucial role in advancing its mission by managing aspects of its grant-related fundraising activities. This position reports directly to the Director of Development.

What You'll Do

• Help POGO meet its foundation revenue goals.
• Assist in preparing foundation materials, including proposals, letters of inquiry, grant reports, and acknowledgment letters.
• Research the giving interests of foundation funders and stay abreast of philanthropic trends.
• Help identify new opportunities for funding that align with POGO’s programs through prospect research.
• Maintain and update as needed a list of foundation prospects.
• Track grant requirements and deadlines between POGO and its funders.
• Assist with planning and executing quarterly meetings on the spend down of project-specific grants.
• Prepare quarterly program updates for the Board of Directors.
• Work with communications and editorial staff to create the annual report.
• Use program knowledge to aid in crafting solicitation letters for individuals three times a year.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years of foundation relations experience or comparable work with foundations.
• Experience writing foundation grant proposals and reports, as well as reviewing budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in the area of solicitations.
• Strong analytical and prospective research skills.
• Ability to adapt to circumstances, prioritize, and handle multiple deadlines on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.
• Demonstrated track record of taking initiative to solve problems and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrated knowledge of foundations and grantmaking.
• Willingness to work on building relationships with law firms.
• Ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.
• Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Nice to Have

• Preference given to work carried out at a policy-oriented organization.
• Working understanding of the relationship between all three branches of government.
• Experience working with CRM databases.

Team & Environment

You will report directly to the Director of Development within a staff of over 50 employees.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: $56K – 65K, based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) employee investment plan available, with employer retirement contribution once eligible.
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC.

POGO is a nonpartisan independent watchdog that champions reforms to achieve a more effective, ethical, and accountable federal government. POGO is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.