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About the Role

The Associate, Development & External Relations supports ARI’s development work across ARI, CRI, and ARI PAC by managing fundraising data and records, supporting compliance, conducting research, drafting materials, and coordinating events. This fast-paced position requires agility, discretion, and agency.

Responsibilities

Maintain fundraising databases, handling day-to-day data entry and keeping records accurate and complete.
Align PAC contribution records with the fundraising database.
Prepare fundraising reports and dashboards for leadership.
Support FEC and IRS compliance by maintaining donor documentation and flagging potential issues.
Track upcoming government affairs events, fundraising targets, and deadlines.
Track external trends in philanthropy and policy and summarize potential opportunities.
Draft donor communications, including updates, acknowledgments, and proposals.
Coordinate logistics for fundraisers and events, including invitations, RSVPs, vendors, and follow-up.
Attend external events, supporting logistics, note-taking, and follow-up.
Proactively identify and research prospective donors and prepare prospect profiles.
Maintain the donor pipeline and track follow-ups and stewardship touchpoints.
Prepare donor memos, briefing materials, and correspondence.

Requirements

1–3 years of professional experience.
Strong data and CRM management skills with close attention to detail.
Proficiency in Google Workspace and LLMs.
Comfort learning new systems quickly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Integrity, discretion, and interpersonal awareness to work effectively with donors, stakeholders, and partners.
Familiarity with AI and AI policy issues.
Alignment with ARI’s mission and vision.
Proactive and resourceful with sound judgment.
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Motivated to grow in the field of philanthropy.
Familiarity with PAC, FEC, or IRS compliance for 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) fundraising is a plus.

Skills

Data management
CRM management
Google Workspace
LLMs
Written communication
Verbal communication
Interpersonal skills
AI policy
Fundraising
Compliance
Event coordination
Prospect research

Location

San Francisco Bay Area

Work Type

Full-time
Hybrid
Occasional travel to Washington, DC

Experience Level

1-3 years

Salary/Compensations

$90,000 to $110,000

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (85% premium coverage for employees, partners, and dependents)
Discretionary Paid Time Off
~20 office holidays
401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% employer match
Professional Development Stipend (up to $2,500 annually)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care, Medical, Transit, Parking)
100% employer-paid Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
Wellness Benefit ($150/month taxable stipend)
Internet & Utilities Reimbursement ($150/month taxable stipend)
Home Office Expenses for New Employees (up to $500)

About the Company

Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization advocating for artificial intelligence policy in the public interest.
ARI believes in establishing a thoughtful governance framework for rapidly advancing AI technology that protects the public from harm while continuing to foster innovation.
ARI takes a bipartisan approach, building coalitions across the political spectrum.
The Center for Responsible Innovation (CRI) is a 501(c)(3) focused on promoting responsible innovation through conducting AI policy research and providing nonpartisan educational programming.
Americans for Responsible Innovation Ltd. Political Action Committee (ARI PAC) is a Separate Segregated Fund within ARI, supporting bipartisan candidates.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, age, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or protected veteran status.