KAP 2026-2027 Strategic Development Associate Principled Business

Harrisburg, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our countrys most pressing challenges in more effective principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools mindsets and community to succeed as social entrepreneursindividuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.

About Principled Business

Principled Business is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization activating capitalists to advance theprinciples of capitalism. We believe capitalism is the greatest force for good and that thosewithin the system have a responsibility to live up to its promise.

We convene and equip investors executives and entrepreneurs to see themselves as moralagents whose work advances human dignity agency prosperity and happiness. We thenactivate them as advocates and exemplars of free enterprise in their companies communitiesand the broader culture strengthening public understanding and support for capitalism.

Role Overview

We are seeking a full-time remote Strategic Development Associate to support fundraising andpartnership-building efforts across foundation outreach high-net-worth donor engagementdevelopment operations and donor stewardship.

This role works directly with and supports the Director of Development and StrategicPartnerships. The Associate will help execute on fundraising strategy manage key processesand ensure that outreach materials and follow-through are consistently high is a strong execution role for someone who is sharp detail-oriented and able to translatedirection into clear well-structured outputs.

Key Responsibilities

1) Foundation Fundraising Support

Conduct research and develop profiles on foundation prospects including missionpriorities giving history and strategic fit.
Draft and refine Letters of Inquiry proposals and supporting materials based onprovided strategy and direction.
Identify alignment points and supporting arguments to strengthen proposals.
Track submissions deadlines and follow-ups across foundation outreach efforts.

2) High-Net-Worth Prospecting and Outreach Support

Build and maintain lists of high-net-worth prospects and key connectors.
Create concise prospect profiles summarizing capacity indicators interests andalignment.
Draft and refine outreach emails follow-ups and direct mail pieces.
Support cultivation efforts by organizing information and preparing materials forengagement.

3) Development Operations and Systems

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM and tracking systems includingcontacts proposals gifts and next steps.
Generate lists reports and trackers to support ongoing fundraising efforts.
Ensure data integrity consistency and usability across systems.

4) Events and Stewardship Support

Research relevant events conferences and convenings for donor engagement.
Prepare background memos and briefing materials for meetings.
Draft thank-you notes and follow-up communications to support donor stewardship.
Assist in coordinating next steps to ensure consistent and thoughtful follow-through.

Ideal Qualifications

Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to produce clear and structured content.
Comfort conducting research and turning information into concise usable summaries.
High attention to detail and strong organizational habits.
Ability to execute reliably with direction and follow through on tasks.
Familiarity with spreadsheets CRM systems and structured tracking.
Interest in philanthropy and the principles underlying free enterprise.

About Stand Together Fellowships

Learn more aboutStand Together Fellowships.

Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences perspectives knowledge and ideas fuels creativity broadens knowledge and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participantsand applicantswith honesty dignity respectand welcome all qualified applicants regardless ofcolorracereligionreligious creedsexgenderor gender identitygender expressionsexual orientation national origin citizenship ethnicity ancestry age physical disability mental disability medical condition pregnancy(including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions)military andveteran statusgenetic informationmaritalor familialstatus political affiliationor any other legallyrecognized protected basis under federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

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