Junior Account Manager, Development and Corporate Relations

TITLE: Junior Account Manager, Development and Corporate Relations

REPORTS TO: Director, Development and Corporate Relations

LOCATION: Washington, DC - Hybrid In-Office & remote

POSITION SUMMARY

The Junior Account Manager plays a critical support role in advancing fundraising and donor engagement efforts for one of the nation's foremost Latino leadership organizations. This position manages a portfolio of corporate partners and donors while providing operational and administrative support to senior development staff. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the Junior Account Manager helps execute development campaigns, steward donor relationships, support large-scale convenings, and strengthen internal operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner and Donor Relations

• Manage a 60+ account portfolio made of corporations, foundations, trade associations, unions, and nonprofit organizations whose mission aligns with CHCI, with the goal of securing support for CHCI

• Responsible for stewardship and renewal of donors as well as identifying and researching prospects locally, nationally, and globally who can be cultivated to support CHCI

• Collaborate with senior leadership to cultivate major donor relationships through research, meeting coordination, and project support
• Conduct prospect research to support new donors and partner outreach

Fundraising Strategy and External Representation

• Help develop content for CHCI convenings on policy issues and other developments that impact the nation and Latino community and provide input as needed for all convenings with the goal of sustaining them and raising revenue
• Represent CHCI and attend external engagements and meetings that help strengthen CHCI's relationships with current mission partners and prospects

Development Operations & Compliance Support

• Support data-driven development operations, including CRM optimization, reporting, and performance analysis
• Utilize Salesforce to ensure accurate donor records, opportunity tracking, and stewardship workflows
• Assist in revenue reconciliation processes by completing initial matching of financial and donor data

Administrative & Team Support

• Provide administrative support to senior development leadership, including scheduling meetings, drafting agendas, and preparing materials
• Take meeting notes and manage follow-up actions as needed
• Provide occasional support to Account Managers during peak periods, including proposal preparation assistance, opportunity updates, and invoice requests

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 1-3 years of relevant work experience and/or education
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, development, and account management
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Virtual and in-person presentation skills
• Experience with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Tool (e.g. Salesforce)
• Independently meet time-sensitive deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Have a customer service mentality internally and externally
• Be flexible and have a positive attitude and willingness to step in where needed
• Commitment to the mission of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Preferred:

• Familiarity with corporate sponsorships, grants, donor stewardship, and fundraising events
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, web platforms, and Salesforce
• Demonstrated interest in Latino leadership development, civic engagement, or public policy

BENEFITS

CHCI offers an array of competitive benefits to its employees:

• Flexibility for Telework
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Basic Life Insurance Coverage
• Life Insurance Coverage for Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• WMATA SmarTrip Benefit/Parking Subsidy
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid federal holidays
• Paid Time Off - Vacation and Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance Option
• An organization-wide winter break between 12/25 and 1/1
• Furniture allowance for remote office

About the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI)

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 1978, dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders in the United States. CHCI provides leadership, public service, and policy experiences in the nation's capital to outstanding Latino students and young professionals from throughout the nation. CHCI manages a network of over 5,400 highly accomplished alumni, providing a pipeline of Latino talent to corporations, government, and nonprofits, to ensure the interests of the Latino community are represented across all sectors of society. CHCI also convenes a variety of community leaders that include Members of Congress, other public officials, corporate executives, advocates, and community leaders to discuss issues facing the Latino community and our nation and identify solutions that can be implemented in policy and practice.

CHCI is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, belief or spirituality, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, matriculation, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, personal appearance, political affiliation, credit information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.