Fundraising Manager
- Employer
- American Association for Justice
- Location
- District of Columbia, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Oct 29, 2022
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- Position Type
- Fundraising, Donor Relations, Fundraising Administration, Grant Seeking, Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Other Fundraising, Special Events
- Fields
- Advocacy, Other Fields
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Fundraising Manager
The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) is seeking a
Fundraising 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 Fundraising 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. If you like working on a
small team that makes major impacts - this job is for
you!
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, preferably for a
nonprofit or professional association.
• Minimum of 2 or more years’ work experience in fundraising.
• 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!
Click here to apply! https://www.justice.org/about-us/aaj-careers
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