Development/Strategic Planning

The Development department at the Center for American Progress works to ensure the long-term stability of the organization. The Development team maintains relationships with members of the progressive philanthropic community; coordinates the work of the Center’s various departments with the Center’s long-term goals; and furthers the Center’s mission through communication, coordination, and financial outreach. Responsibilities for Development interns may include managing the Center’s donor database, staying updated on the activities of the Center’s various policy teams, researching activities of the progressive philanthropic community and infrastructure, researching and learning about potential prospects, assisting with events and fundraisers, and other duties as assigned.

The work of the development team requires constant communication with all deparments and interns will be exposed to people and work being done across the Center. Interns may also have the opportunity to write for various purposes and are encouraged to be open about their specific interests. Due to the small size of the department, interns work closely with staff and can help shape various projects.

American Progress operates two separate nonprofit organizations to maximize our progressive agenda: The Center for American Progress and the Center for American Progress Action Fund. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “American Progress.” The Center for American Progress is a non-partisan 501(c)(3) tax-exempt research and educational institute. It undertakes research, public education and a limited amount of lobbying. The Center for American Progress Action Fund is a non-partisan 501(c)(4) tax-exempt organization dedicated to achieving progress through action. It works to transform progressive ideas into policy through rapid response communications, legislative action, grassroots organizing, political advocacy, and partnerships with other progressive leaders. The organizations share office space and employees.

American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information on the Center for American Progress, please go to www.americanprogress.org.

For more information on the Center for American Progress Action Fund, please go to www.americanprogressaaction.org.