Development Associate at 314 Action in Washington, DC

Development Associate
Starting Salary: $52,000-58,000 per year
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid – in office Tues-Thurs)
Travel Requirements: 0-5%
Reports To: Deputy Development Director
Timeline: Open to position filled

Position Summary
314 Action is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to electing Democratic scientists and STEM leaders who will champion facts, fight extremism, and deliver progressive change—from the U.S. Senate to local school boards.

Into the rest of 2026 and beyond, we are looking for a Development Associate to help us as the organization expands 314 Action’s nationwide fundraising network and grows our donor base. The ideal candidate would have 1-2 years of political fundraising experience or leadership experience in the development and fundraising space of a political organization, or 1-2 years of experience in major gifts fundraising at an institution. The Development Associate will report to the Deputy Development Director and will work closely with Senior Development Associates, the Senior Development Director and other members of our organization leadership staff, including the President. 

The Development Associate will work with department staff focused on major donor outreach to manage day-to-day operations of the following aspects of the Development program; schedule in-person and virtual meetings and calls; support national travel outreach and coordination; prepare memos, briefings and documents for meetings and travel; database management; in-person and virtual event support; conduct major donor stewardship. 

Responsibilities Include

• Help execute the meeting booking process including email, phone calls, and text message outreach to set up in-person and virtual meetings and scheduled calls
• Support the Deputy Development Director and development staff to coordinate and book national travel for organization leadership to meet with donors and potential funders
• Create memos for scheduled calls, meetings, and donor briefings for major donor stewardship
• Work with Deputy Development Director and department staff to conduct independent direct solicitation of mid-level donors through calls and event outreach 
• Work with Deputy Development Director and department staff on event programming and tracker management for organization led events, donor hosted fundraisers, and candidate events
• Assist in outreach and research contacts for corporate and foundation support 
• Help identify new prospects for organization and work with department staff to develop and implement cultivation and solicitation tactics to reach them
• Assist in drafting, designing and producing written materials for funders (i.e. briefing memos, funding proposals, email newsletters, invites)
• Continually update and correct database records
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-starter with 1-2 years of political / campaign / electoral or nonprofit experience 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Docs (Canva additional plus)
• Proficiency in NGP, ActBlue 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced atmosphere with extreme attention to detail
• An entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
• Hard working and highly organized

About 314 Action
314 Action is the nation’s leading organization dedicated to recruiting, training, and electing scientists, doctors, engineers, and other STEM professionals to public office. Since 2016, we’ve helped elect over 400 pro-science candidates—from U.S. Senators and Members of Congress to state legislators and local officials—supported by a grassroots network of more than 500,000 donors and six million science-aligned activists.

We believe evidence and facts should guide public policy. STEM leaders who are problem solvers bring critical expertise to some of the biggest challenges of our time—from climate change and public health to technological innovation and misinformation. Our work combines hands-on candidate training, strategic advising, and innovative fundraising strategies to help these leaders launch and win competitive races.

314 Action has raised over $60 million to support STEM candidates, helping elect three U.S. Senators, more than 15 Members of Congress, and hundreds of down-ballot officials. In 2024, we elected seven new STEM Members of Congress, including three of the six House seats flipped by Democrats nationwide.

In 2025, we launched Guardians of Public Health, a $25 million initiative to elect 100 doctors and public health experts to state legislatures and higher offices by 2030—ensuring science has a seat at the policymaking table.

Benefits (upon meeting eligibility criteria):
At 314 Action, we are committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package: 

• Health & Insurance: 100% employer-paid premiums for platinum health insurance and 99% for dental and vision—covering employees, spouses, and dependents. 
• Retirement: 401(k) with up to 6% employer match, fully vested from day one. 
• Paid Leave: 
  • Vacation: Employees start with 20 paid vacation days annually. After two years of service, they receive 2 additional days (22 total), and after four years, a total of 24 vacation days per year. 
  • Sick Leave: 10 paid sick days annually. 
  • Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave. 
  • Holidays: 14 paid holidays, with flexibility for religious observances. 
• Technology & Equipment: All employees receive a company-issued laptop (choice of Mac or PC) 
• Transit: $100 monthly transit benefit for DC-area staff. 

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply online via this online application form. This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from 314 Action. Thank you for your interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

314 Action provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.