Development Coordinator
Description:
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia has an immediate opening
for a development coordinator. This position will report to the development director and work closely with the attorneys and the Executive Director to help in the implementation of NLSP’s fundraising efforts.
ABOUT NLSP
Established in 1964, NLSP pioneered the concept of a law office rooted in the neighborhoods that it serves and established landmark precedents, which have retained their vitality and relevance. NLSP remains embedded in D.C.’s most low-income communities, builds its work on strong partnerships with community-based organizations, and seeks to achieve lasting change for its clients and their communities by using a full range of advocacy tools. Its diverse, multi-lingual and passionate staff embrace an explicitly anti-poverty mission and share a deep commitment to securing meaningful access to justice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist with the logistical and fundraising details associated with the annual event, Jazz for Justice and other donor events.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of major donor gift processing and acknowledgements.
• Manage all data entry into the organization’s fundraising database, Little Green Light.
• Generate and create all reports from the database that are needed to facilitate fundraising efforts.
• Assist in the updating of content for the organization’s website.
• Be fluent in the attorney’s case management database and generate needed reports.
• Monitor grant funded projects to ensure that all deliverables are met during the grant period.
• Conduct background research on donors, foundations and prospects.
• Manage the timeline and logistics for the low dollar donor campaigns – semi-annual appeals, Giving Tuesday campaigns, etc.
• Reconciling contributions with the finance staff.
• Provide support to the major gifts’ consultant.
• Other duties as assigned.
COMPENSATION
Competitive salary depends on experience and benefits package that includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-subsidized family health coverage; paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick leave; 8-week parental leave for birth or adoption of a child; employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; 403(b) Thrift Plan (voluntary retirement savings program); and tax- free transit benefits.
Requirements:
The successful candidate will possess:
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Previous experience in a development position is preferred.
• Comfortable and adept at utilizing digital and social communication platforms.
• Proven ability to interact and communicate across a variety of stakeholder groups.
• Ability to independently manage workload and know when to manage-up on work challenges.
• Superior organizational skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor databases.
• High level of experience using Microsoft Office.
• Analytical skills and the ability to engage in strategic thinking.
• Prioritize and plan work activities efficiently.
To Apply:
Interested persons should send a letter of interest, resume, contact information for three professional references and one writing sample to:
David Simmons, Chief Development Officer David.Simmons@nlsp.org Please put “Development Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, interested applicants are encouraged to submit applications by March 10, 2021. No telephone calls please. NLSP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia that no employee or applicant for employment or services will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, family responsibilities or family status, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by law, including the D.C. Human Rights Act and Language Access Act. COMPENSATION Competitive salary depends on experience and benefits package that includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; employer-subsidized family health coverage; paid vacation, holidays, personal days, and sick leave; 8-week parental leave for birth or adoption of a child; employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance; 403(b) Thrift Plan (voluntary retirement savings program); and tax- free transit benefits. APPLICATION PROCESS Interested persons should send a letter of interest, resume, contact information for three professional references and one writing sample to: David Simmons, Chief Development Officer David.Simmons@nlsp.org Please put “Development Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, interested applicants are encouraged to submit applications by March 10, 2021. No telephone calls please. NLSP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia that no employee or applicant for employment or services will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, family responsibilities or family status, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by law, including the D.C. Human Rights Act and Language Access Act.Information
Submission Deadline:
March 31, 2021
Organization Information:
Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia
64 New York Avenue, NE, Suite 180
Washington, DC
20002
United States
Phone:
202-832-6577
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