KAP 2025-2026 - Development Associate - Atlas Network

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 Atlas Network:Atlas Network is a leading global community committed to advancing freedom and prosperity worldwide. We collaborate with over 500 partner organizations in more than 100 countries, focusing on the principles of limited government, the rule of law, private property, and free markets. The Development Department is crucial for securing the resources needed for our partners and initiatives to thrive.
Position Summary:The Development Associate provides essential support across the development team’s operations, communications, and donor stewardship activities. This entry-level role is ideal for an individual interested in growing a career in nonprofit fundraising and offers exposure to all facets of a dynamic development program.
Location:This position is located at Atlas Network headquarters in Arlington, VA. Candidates who are available for an in-person or hybrid schedule will be given preference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with gift acknowledgments, donor correspondence, and stewardship initiatives.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for donor events, including planning and execution.
• Conduct prospect research and maintain accurate donor records in the CRM system.
• Collaborate with communications staff on the production and distribution of donor materials.
• Contribute to team meetings, special projects, and campaign execution.

Qualifications:

• No experience required, 1–2 years of experience in a nonprofit or administrative setting preferred (internships acceptable).
• Excellent writing, organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn CRM/database systems.
• Interest in philanthropy, nonprofit development, and the mission of Atlas Network.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

About Stand Together Fellowships Learn more about Stand 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 participants and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color, race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual 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 and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.