Senior Development Associate
Washington, DC, DC
Full Time
Mid Level
Alliance for Justice is at the heart of showing the progressive movement the power the courts have in all our lives. Our more than 130 organizations represent a broad array of groups committed to progressive values. Since 1979, AFJ has been the leader in advocating for a fair and independent justice system, and we have changed the conversation around the critical importance of our courts. We are shaping a tomorrow where rights are safeguarded, and justice prevails.
The Senior Development Associate is responsible for all administrative aspects of development and donor cultivation activities. This position is a critical role that supports AFJ’s leadership and development team in fundraising, donor cultivation, and administration aligned with its mission and strategic plan.
This position will report to the Director, individual Giving.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other office equipment.
This is a non-exempt union position covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWA Local 32035, which includes salary minimums based on job position category. This position is in Group 2 with a starting salary range of $60,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The Collective Bargaining Agreement is available here.
AFJ offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program:
Health
We offer medical, prescription, dental, vision benefits, as well as an employee assistance program for physical and mental well-being.
Savings
Save for retirement with our 401K plan with employer matching.
Time
We have a generous paid time off policy.
Family
We provide up to 16 weeks of parental leave and a range of paid and unpaid family leave programs that allow our employees to bond with and care for their children and other dependents.
Other
Flexible spending account, dependent care, life and disability insurance, as well as commuter benefits.
Our employees share our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Currently a hybrid office/remote with staff expected to be on site (if based in Washington, D.C.) 2-3 days a week.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Alliance for Justice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, 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, and training.
This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all-inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.
You must live in the DMV to apply for this hybrid position.
If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email [email protected].
| Job purpose |
The Senior Development Associate is responsible for all administrative aspects of development and donor cultivation activities. This position is a critical role that supports AFJ’s leadership and development team in fundraising, donor cultivation, and administration aligned with its mission and strategic plan.
This position will report to the Director, individual Giving.
| Duties and Responsibilities |
- Maintain EveryAction database records ensuring accurate and up to date information including gift entry, notes, contacts, and follow ups.
- Communicate with the Finance Department to receive required reports, wire transfers, check scans, and stock gifts and to reconcile monthly gift data with accounting.
- Open and process mail and checks, coordinating with Operations and Finance to ensure timely deposits and reporting.
- Generate, print, mail, and track timely and accurate acknowledgement letters for donations.
- Support the Foundations Relations Director with back-up support for 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 events throughout the year.
- Proofread and light editing of print and digital materials.
- Maintain and update as needed ClickUp project management software.
- Maintain executive schedule and travel arrangements as needed.
- Print and mail in house direct mail pieces throughout the year.
- 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, and passion for its work.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Comfortable working with database software programs such as EveryAction.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Outstanding attention to detail and deadlines.
- Capacity to maintain strong, positive, collegial working relationships.
- Ability to take ownership of a process and use problem-solving skills to resolve issues and complete tasks.
- Strong professionalism with the ability to function efficiently in 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 while identifying and solving areas of opportunity independently.
| Physical Requirements |
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
| Work Environment |
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and other office equipment.
| Compensation |
This is a non-exempt union position covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWA Local 32035, which includes salary minimums based on job position category. This position is in Group 2 with a starting salary range of $60,000 - $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience.
The Collective Bargaining Agreement is available here.
AFJ offers a comprehensive and generous benefits program:
Health
We offer medical, prescription, dental, vision benefits, as well as an employee assistance program for physical and mental well-being.
Savings
Save for retirement with our 401K plan with employer matching.
Time
We have a generous paid time off policy.
Family
We provide up to 16 weeks of parental leave and a range of paid and unpaid family leave programs that allow our employees to bond with and care for their children and other dependents.
Other
Flexible spending account, dependent care, life and disability insurance, as well as commuter benefits.
| Race Equity |
Our employees share our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.
| Other Duties |
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
| Job Location |
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Currently a hybrid office/remote with staff expected to be on site (if based in Washington, D.C.) 2-3 days a week.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Alliance for Justice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, 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, and training.
| Disclaimer |
This description is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all-inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.
You must live in the DMV to apply for this hybrid position.
If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the hiring process, please email [email protected].
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