Senior Development Associate at Alliance for Justice

Job title

Senior Development Associate

Reports to

Director of Individual Giving

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt Position

Alliance for Justice is at the heart of showing the progressivemovement the power the courts have in all our lives. Our more than130 organizations represent a broad array of groups committed toprogressive values. Since 1979, AFJ has been the leader inadvocating for a fair and independent justice system, and we havechanged the conversation around the critical importance of ourcourts. We are shaping a tomorrow where rights are safeguarded, andjustice prevails.

Job purpose

The Senior Development Associate is responsible for alladministrative aspects of development and donor cultivationactivities. This position is a critical role that supports AFJ’sleadership and development team in fundraising, donor cultivation,and administration aligned with its mission and strategic plan.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain EveryAction database records ensuring accurate and upto date information including gift entry, notes, contacts, andfollow ups.
• Communicate with the Finance Department to receive requiredreports, wire transfers, check scans, and stock gifts and toreconcile monthly gift data with accounting.
• Open and process mail and checks, coordinating with Operationsand Finance to ensure timely deposits and reporting.
• Generate, print, mail, and track timely and accurateacknowledgement letters for donations.
• Support the Foundations Relations Director with back-up supportfor data entry and tracking of grant payments.
• Pull reports on donor data from EveryAction database.
• Create and distribute weekly and monthly income reports.
• Assist with planning and execution of donor outreach eventsthroughout the year.
• Proofread and light editing of print and digitalmaterials.
• Maintain and update as needed ClickUp project managementsoftware.
• Maintain executive schedule and travel arrangements asneeded.
• Print and mail in house direct mail pieces throughout theyear.
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Two years prior experience in a related role.
• Demonstrated alignment with AFJ mission and politics, andpassion for its work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Comfortable working with database software programs such asEveryAction.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and deadlines.
• Capacity to maintain strong, positive, collegial workingrelationships.
• Ability to take ownership of a process and use problem-solvingskills to resolve issues and complete tasks.
• Strong professionalism with the ability to function efficientlyin a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Capacity to think critically understanding that there is no‘one size fits all’ approach to managing donors.
• Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision whileidentifying and solving areas of opportunity independently.

Alliance for Justice provides equal employment opportunities toall employees and applicants for employment and prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, or any other characteristic protected byfederal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, andtraining.

Racial Equity

Our employees share our commitment to increasing racialdiversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice andequity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizationalculture.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. While performing the duties ofthis job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Theemployee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands tofinger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. Thisrole routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other officeequipment.

Compensation

This is a union position covered under the terms of a collectivebargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWALocal 32035, which includes salary minimums based on job positioncategory. This position is in Group 2 with a starting salary rangeof $60,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience. 

The Collective Bargaining Agreement is available here.

AFJ offers a comprehensive and generous benefitsprogram:

Health

We offer medical, prescription, dental, vision benefits, as wellas an employee assistance program for physical and mentalwell-being.

Savings

Save for retirement with our 401K plan with employermatching.

Time

We have a generous paid time off policy.

Family

We provide up to 16 weeks of parental leave and a range of paidand unpaid family leave programs that allow our employees to bondwith and care for their children and other dependents.

Other

Flexible spending account, dependent care, life and disabilityinsurance, as well as commuter benefits.

Race Equity

Our employees share our commitment to increasing racialdiversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice andequity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizationalculture.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for thisposition.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may changeat any time with or without notice.

Job Location

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Mondaythrough Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Currently a hybridoffice/remote with staff expected to be on site (if based inWashington, D.C.) 2-3 days a week.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants please reference Senior DevelopmentAssociate in your subject line and submit a letter of interest,resume our website at https://www.afj.org/about/careers. (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE).

AFJ/AFJAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFJ/AFJACprohibits discrimination against its employees and applicants foremployment based on race, color, national origin, age, disability,sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, sero-status and whereapplicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parentalstatus, sexual orientation, or income.

Disclaimer

This description is intended to provide an overview of thisposition and is not all-inclusive.  The incumbent in thisposition will be expected to perform other duties asrequired. Responsibilities may change over time. Thisdescription is provided for informational purposes only and doesnot form the basis of a contract.