Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a leading nonprofit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. By bringing together Republicans and Democrats—and providing them with the space, policy insights, and evidence-based research needed to negotiate in good faith—BPC helps turn legislators’ best ideas into passable, durable laws. In the 17+ years since its founding, BPC has played an integral role in countless legislative accomplishments.
With projects in multiple issue areas including economic policy, energy, health, housing, human capital and democracy, BPC combines politically balanced policy making with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach. As the only Washington, D.C.-based organization that actively promotes bipartisanship, BPC works to address the key challenges facing the nation. Its policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both sides of the political spectrum.
BPC is committed to seeing its policy solutions enacted by lawmakers. Through BPC Action, its (c)(4) affiliate, BPC engages in advocacy and strategic outreach and education to bolster the legislative center and support efforts that bring Republicans and Democrats together on the difficult issues facing the country. While a healthy, civil debate among those with differing viewpoints is an essential component of our democracy, the current partisan tone in government is impeding progress. Through the Democracy Program and bridge-building events, political summits and timely policy discussions, BPC is fostering an ongoing conversation about how to overcome political divides and help make our government work better.
Mission:
• Build connections.
• Negotiate policy.
• Achieve bipartisan solutions.
• Improve lives.
The Development department is recruiting an early-career fundraiser to join the organization’s foundation relations team. The development assistant will support the Director of Foundation Relations, Managing Director of Development, and the Development team in support of all Foundation and institutional funder related activities. Responsibilities include: prospect research, grant and data management, writing grant applications and correspondence for donors and prospects, assisting with foundation/institutional funder reporting, meeting scheduling, and assisting in other special fundraising projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure Foundation Relations team is tracking upcoming deadlines and following up on relevant action items.
- Conduct prospect research and prepare executive-level briefing materials on potential funders aligned with BPC’s program priorities
- Support the Foundation Relations team in grant management, tracking deliverables, and preparing formal applications and proposals.
- Lead scheduling of external donor cultivation and stewardship meetings with the Foundation Relations team and policy experts, and attend meetings, as appropriate.
- Maintain professional communication with donors, acting as the primary contact regarding grants management.
- Provide Microsoft Dynamics database support: create and maintain foundation contacts lists in CRM database for prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship activities; create and maintain foundation grant records; update and maintain the foundation revenue pipeline; and update donor interaction records for solicitations, invoices, acknowledgement letters, thank you notes etc.
- Maintain an awareness of philanthropic news and trends through reading publications and networking opportunities that could inform BPC’s foundation fundraising strategy.
- As needed, support development events through coordinating invitations to foundation representatives, helping with logistics, preparing materials, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-2 years of fundraising/development or writing experience, preferably in a non-profit setting
- Strong organizational skills with ability to initiate, prioritize, and follow through on plans
- Knowledge and experience working with Excel is required
- Knowledge and experience with a fundraising and research database are a plus (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, Donorsearch, iWave, etc.)
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritize multiple concurrent projects
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Commitment to the BPC’s mission and the ability to translate that understanding into compelling donor communications (grant applications, funder updates, thank you notes, etc.)
BPC offers a highly competitive salary and provides generous benefits. Individuals interested in this position should send a resume, cover letter, and writing sample in one document. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. BPC does not sponsor employment visas.
BPC is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Work Schedule
The work/life balance of employees is a priority for the Bipartisan Policy Center. As a result, BPC is currently operating on a hybrid schedule. Employees at BPC are currently coming into the office three times a week. Exact time and schedules will be determined between an employee and their manager.
BPC offers comprehensive health insurance benefits with a choice of open access HMO, POS, or PPO plan. HMO and POS individual plans have a monthly premium cost share of 10%. Dependent and Family HMO and POS plans are offered with a monthly cost share equal to 20% of the difference between the plan premium and the individual HMO monthly premium. PPO plans are offered with a 20% premium cost-share for all plans.
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.
We reasonably believe that the base salary range for this position is $50,000 – $53,000. At BPC, a wide range of factors are considered when making compensation decisions including and not limited to skill set, experience, training, education, knowledge, and other business and organizational needs.