Development Manager, Political Outreach and Development
- Employer
- American Association for Justice
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Sep 30, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Capital Campaigns, Direct Marketing, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Other Fundraising, Special Events, Administrative, Public Relations and Communications
- Fields
- Advocacy, Legal Services, Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) is seeking a
Development Manager for its
Political Outreach and Development department. AAJ
works to preserve the constitutional
right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance
to seek justice when they
are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others—even when it
means taking on the
most powerful corporations.
The Development Manager is responsible for creating and supporting
the implementation of fundraising plans and
engagement strategies for the major donor
and planned giving programs, and special projects.
Job duties include:
• Create strategic fundraising plans, foster stewardship, and
manage convention related
initiatives.
• Create and manage a marketing plan for major donor
campaign.
• Develop and maintain a case and verdict tracking system for
prospecting.
• Plan and execute legislative fundraising and events on an as
needed basis.
• Manage fundraising logistics and lists.
• Lead communications and planning with member-driven
committees.
• Provide department support with database and website.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 or more years’ work experience in a fundraising
position, preferably for a nonprofit or professional
association.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication
skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, composure,
and discretion.
• Ability to provide high-level customer service, respond quickly
to requests, anticipate members’ needs, and maintain a
positive attitude.
• Must be detail-orientated, mission-focused and the ability to
work in a team.
• Project management with ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously and meet specified timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially
Word and Excel. Prior database experience is preferred. Prior
NetForum experience is strongly preferred.
• Travel required for meetings and events (approximately 20%).
*AAJ is currently working a hybrid schedule.
**The American Association for Justice (AAJ) requires all
employees to show proof
of vaccination, including booster vaccination. AAJ will
allow for exceptions to
COVID-19 vaccination and booster vaccination based on a
medical exemption,
disability accommodation, or religious objection; pregnant
individuals may also
request a deferral if they wish for the duration of the
pregnancy.
Unvaccinated staff and staff who have not received the booster shot
with approved
exemptions or accommodations will be required to comply with weekly
testing and
to follow CDC guidelines for unvaccinated individuals, which may
include wearing
a mask at all times.
AAJ offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. AAJ is
an Equal Opportunity
Employer. No phone calls please!
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