Apply to be UNRWA USA’s next development assistant - DMV based

Position: Development (Fundraising) Assistant
Organization: UNRWA USA
Classification: Regular, full-time, non-exempt
Location: Washington DC metropolitan Area (DMV) - required by job function
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (1-hour paid lunch). Some evenings/weekends to occasionally support events and fundraising initiatives
Reports to: Associate Director of Major Gifts 
Date posted: May 12, 2025

UNRWA USA National Committee (UNRWA USA) seeks a highly organized, results-oriented self-starter to join our dynamic fundraising team as a Development Assistant. This DMV-based helps power the fundraising efforts behind our work with Palestine refugees.

What you'll do:

You’ll be the go-to person for keeping our fundraising systems running smoothly. That means handling donations, managing our donor database, sending out thank-you notes and tax receipts, helping plan events, and keeping things organized. You’ll also help the team stay on track by producing reports, answering donor questions, and supporting campaigns and mailings. 

  • Running our annual giving program: Handle donations, data entry, donor communications, reports, and other admin tasks to keep things on track.

  • Keep our donor data clean and useful: Maintain and improve our Salesforce database to support smarter fundraising.

  • Acknowledging donors: Send timely, personalized thank-you notes and tax receipts.

  • Reporting: Provide helpful donor reports to guide strategy and track progress.

  • Events and campaign support: Assist with planning events, coordinating projects, managing shipments, and tracking expenses.

  • Serve as a key point of contact: Respond professionally and knowledgeably to internal and external inquiries regarding supporting UNRWA USA.

Why we’ll love you:

  • You’ve got at least 2 years of professional nonprofit or fundraising experience

  • You’re organized, detail-oriented, and a great communicator

  • You believe in our mission and care deeply about justice for Palestine refugees

  • You’ve used a CRM like Salesforce before (or you’re excited to learn)

  • You’re good at juggling multiple tasks and working on a deadline

  • You’re comfortable with Google Drive, Excel, and Word

  • Bonus: You understand basic accounting/bookkeeping (but it’s not required)

Why you’ll love us:

Our team is a passionate, progressive, and dedicated group united by our commitment to showing Palestine refugees that Americans care. We genuinely enjoy our work and collaborating towards our shared mission. 

We offer competitive salaries and an exceptional benefits package, including:

  • Minimum salary starting at $48,000 - $56,000 (based on experience)

  • Great health, vision, and dental insurance

  • Generous paid time off, including paid holidays

  • Flexible work-from-home options (with some in-office duties and a required in-person meeting/month in DC)

  • A beautiful shared office near Thomas Circle with lounges, coffee, and bike storage

How to apply:

Please send the following to talent@unrwausa.org, addressed to Hani Almadhoun, Senior Director of Philanthropy, by May 21, 2025:

  • Your resume (PDF, one page)

  • A short cover letter explaining why this role and mission matter to you

  • Contact info for two professional references

  • Your salary requirements

Due to the high number of applications we receive, only selected candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please. If selected, you will be invited via email for a first-round video call with the Director of Admin and Operations. Candidates who make it to the second round will meet (potentially face-to-face) with a panel of folks, including the Executive Director. The final number of interviews varies per position. Remember to be yourself and let your personality show, as we want more than just your resume!

About UNRWA USA: 

UNRWA USA is an American 501c3 nonprofit that lifts up the voices, experiences, and humanity of Palestine refugees to secure American support for resources essential to every human being, for the promise of a better life. UNRWA USA’s organizational culture is based on these four core values: shared purpose, integrity, growth mindset, and gratitude. UNRWA USA's core values inform everything we do, from our ongoing relationships with donors and partners to our daily interactions with colleagues across UNRWA USA and UNRWA. It’s what we look for in potential staff members, board members, and volunteers, and part of what staff is evaluated on in addition to their performance. 

UNRWA USA embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. The more inclusive we are, the better our work (and world) will be. UNRWA USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of a person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, weight, or height.