KAP 2026-2027 - Strategic Development Associate - Principled Business

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 Principled Business

Principled Business is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization activating capitalists to advance the principles of capitalism. We believe capitalism is the greatest force for good, and that those within the system have a responsibility to live up to its promise.

We convene and equip investors, executives, and entrepreneurs to see themselves as moral agents whose work advances human dignity, agency, prosperity, and happiness. We then activate them as advocates and exemplars of free enterprise in their companies, communities, and the broader culture, strengthening public understanding and support for capitalism.

Role Overview

We are seeking a full-time, remote Strategic Development Associate to support fundraising and partnership-building efforts across foundation outreach, high-net-worth donor engagement, development operations, and donor stewardship.

This role works directly with and supports the Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships. The Associate will help execute on fundraising strategy, manage key processes, and ensure that outreach, materials, and follow-through are consistently high quality.This is a strong execution role for someone who is sharp, detail-oriented, and able to translate direction into clear, well-structured outputs.

Key Responsibilities

1) Foundation Fundraising Support

• Conduct research and develop profiles on foundation prospects, including mission, priorities, giving history, and strategic fit.
• Draft and refine Letters of Inquiry, proposals, and supporting materials based on provided strategy and direction.
• Identify alignment points and supporting arguments to strengthen proposals.
• Track submissions, deadlines, and follow-ups across foundation outreach efforts.

2) High-Net-Worth Prospecting and Outreach Support

• Build and maintain lists of high-net-worth prospects and key connectors.
• Create concise prospect profiles summarizing capacity indicators, interests, and alignment.
• Draft and refine outreach emails, follow-ups, and direct mail pieces.
• Support cultivation efforts by organizing information and preparing materials for engagement.

3) Development Operations and Systems

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM and tracking systems, including contacts, proposals, gifts, and next steps.
• Generate lists, reports, and trackers to support ongoing fundraising efforts.
• Ensure data integrity, consistency, and usability across systems.

4) Events and Stewardship Support

• Research relevant events, conferences, and convenings for donor engagement.
• Prepare background memos and briefing materials for meetings.
• Draft thank-you notes and follow-up communications to support donor stewardship.
• Assist in coordinating next steps to ensure consistent and thoughtful follow-through.

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear and structured content.
• Comfort conducting research and turning information into concise, usable summaries.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational habits.
• Ability to execute reliably with direction and follow through on tasks.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, CRM systems, and structured tracking.
• Interest in philanthropy and the principles underlying free enterprise.

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.