Development Advisor
Third Way is a national think tank and advocacy organization that champions moderate policy and political ideas. Since our founding in 2005, we have served as a critical bulwark against political extremism by advancing values-driven, reform-oriented solutions on the defining issues of our time. Our work is grounded in the mainstream American values of opportunity, freedom, security, and democratic capitalism, and we advocate for the vital center across seven major areas: climate and energy, economy, education, health care, national security, politics, and social policy.
Third Way’s Development & External Affairs team is looking for a highly organized, detailed oriented Development Advisor to support our individual fundraising efforts. This role is ideal for someone with foundational fundraising experience and a keen interest in advancing moderate democratic politics and policy. This position plays a key role in managing individual donor prospecting, coordinating development-related programming, conducting donor research, and ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting. If you love to dive deep on understanding donors, care about combatting extremism in our politics, and want to make a positive impact on the donor experience at Third Way…this is the job for you!
As the Development Advisor, a typical day might include…
Conducting prospect research, outreach, and follow-up tracking;
Coordinating internal and external logistics for all development activity related to individual giving;
Proactively advancing all individual fundraising tasks and tracking progress to ensure objectives are achieved;
Recording and processing all invoicing and reporting requirements for donations;
Maintaining relationship management tracking in Salesforce and assist with wealth screening tools;
Drafting acknowledgements to donors and providing receipts and/or compliance documents;
Preparing briefing materials for meetings with donors and prospects;
Helping to plan and execute fundraising events;
Performing other duties as assigned.
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Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000, annually
At Third Way, we are committed to non-discrimination and fair pay practices. The final starting salary offer will be determined based on your experience and qualifications.
