Development Associate, Pratham USA

Position Title: Development Associate
Location: Los Angeles, California
Reports to: Director of Philanthropy Operations
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote, Exempt
Region: West Region (Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Phoenix); Regional travel required across West Region chapters; occasional evening or weekend work
Salary: $55,000 - 67,000

About Pratham

Pratham, established in 1995, is a prominent non-governmental organization focused on providing quality education to underprivileged children in India. With a mission to ensure that "every child is in school and learning well," Pratham has grown into one of the largest education-focused NGOs in India, spanning operations across 21 of the country’s 29 states. Their approach is built on collaboration with governments, communities, parents, and volunteers, developing innovative, scalable programs to close gaps in the education system.

Pratham’s success lies in its dedication to building low-cost, replicable learning models that have a wide-reaching impact. The organization focuses on outcome-driven programs that challenge traditional, ineffective teaching methods, using continuous improvement to ensure accountability. Additionally, Pratham shares its data freely, working as an advocate for broader educational reforms and policy changes. Their flagship assessment tool, the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER), has inspired similar assessments across 14 countries.

In the U.S., Pratham USA operates through 13 volunteer-led chapters, raising both awareness and financial resources to support the organization’s efforts in India. With top-tier accountability and transparency ratings from Charity Navigator, Pratham USA plays a vital role in enabling the continued growth and success of Pratham’s mission on the ground.

For more information, you can visit Pratham USA’s website at https://prathamusa.org/

The Role

Pratham USA is seeking a dedicated Development Associate to support fundraising efforts in the West Region, which includes the Seattle, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Phoenix chapters. In this role, you’ll assist with managing donor data, coordinating events, engaging donors, and providing administrative support. This position is ideal for someone detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic, team-based environment. You’ll collaborate closely with volunteers, the development team, and chapter board members.

Impact Areas

• Data Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate CRM data, run reports, and provide insights to support fundraising and strategic planning in the West Region.

• Donor Engagement & Stewardship: Research and prepare materials for prospective and existing donors. Help manage donor communications and pledges to ensure strong ongoing relationships.

• Chapter Program Support & Volunteer Coordination: Serve as the liaison for chapter programs (like the Readathon, Young Professionals, and University chapters), working closely with volunteers to drive these initiatives.

• Event Planning & Execution: Support the planning and coordination of regional events. You’ll collaborate with the national events team and local development managers to ensure successful events.

• Administrative Support & Special Projects: Assist with scheduling, note-taking, and other administrative tasks for the development team. Lead or participate in special projects and fundraising campaigns as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, fundraising, communications, or a related field.
• Prior experience in nonprofit fundraising or development is preferred.
• Proficient with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work occasional evenings or weekends as needed.

Benefits

Pratham USA has retained the services of Charity Search Group to coordinate the search for this position. For more information or to discuss your suitability for the role, please contact Orlisha Fox at [email protected] or visit www.charitysearchgroup.com.

Pratham USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.