KAP 2026-2027 - Development Associate - Young Voices

The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country’s most pressing challenges in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs—individuals 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 Young Voices

Young Voices identifies, develops, and promotes the next generation of pro-liberty communicators in policy, journalism, and academia. Founded in 2013, we operate a talent pipeline that takes early-career writers and turns them into nationally recognized voices.

In 2025, Young Voices secured over 2,100 media placements across outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, BBC, Fox News, and Politico, reaching an audience of more than 150 million.

Our programs include the Contributor Program, which develops emerging media talent, the Dissident Project, which brings firsthand accounts of life under authoritarian regimes into U.S. classrooms, and a growing set of initiatives designed to shape the national conversation around freedom.

 

About the Role

Young Voices is seeking a Development Associate to support and expand the organization’s fundraising efforts.

The Development Associate will work closely with the Director of Development to execute fundraising strategy, manage donor communications, and build a strong pipeline of supporters. This role will have direct responsibility for prospecting, grant writing, direct mail, and managing a portfolio of donors.

This is an in-person role based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Development to implement an integrated fundraising strategy and annual development plans to enlist the partnership of supporters
• Research and qualify donor prospects, including individuals, foundations, and partner organizations
• Manage and grow a portfolio of donors through consistent outreach, stewardship, and follow-up
• Write and design donor communications, including email newsletters, reports, direct mail appeals, grant proposals, and thank-you correspondence
• Lead execution of direct mail campaigns, including drafting, segmentation, and coordination of sends
• Draft and manage grant applications, reports, and supporting materials for foundation partners
• Assist with events for Young Voices’ stakeholders, including writers, alumni, donors, and partners
• Pursue collaborative partnerships and projects with other nonprofits and foundations in return for financial support (e.g., fellowships, policy briefings)

Requirements

• 0–3+ years of experience in fundraising, development, sales, or a related field
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort with donor-facing communication
• Alignment with the mission of Young Voices

Preferred

• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot)
• Experience with prospect research or wealth screening tools
• Experience with direct mail or grant writing

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

• Cover letter including:
  • An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to Young Voices’ mission
  • Salary requirements
• Resume

 

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/

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