Development Associate at Brennan Center for Justice

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Customer Service, Fundraising, Research Skills, Database Management, Project Management, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Self-Starter, Time Management, Event Coordination, Donor Relations, Salesforce Proficiency, Microsoft Office Proficiency

Industry

Think Tanks

Description

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think-tank, part advocacy group, part cutting edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them – in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion. The Development team is responsible for raising revenues needed for the Brennan Center to operate and remain sustainable into the future. The Brennan Center entirely relies on donations; it receives no funding from NYU or the government. Position Overview We seek a strong Development Associate to join our Development team. The Development Associate will serve as a vital member of the Development department to help advance the Brennan Center’s mission. This motivated, highly organized, and detail-oriented individual will support the Direct Response and Donor Services team, which is responsible for raising funds from small and mid-level donors – a $9-12M annual portfolio consisting of tens of thousands of individual donors who give under $15K. Strategies include direct mail, planned giving, sustained giving, employee match giving, and pipeline movement. The team of five also is responsible for overall fundraising administration for the full Development team of 18, which also consists of a Major Gifts team and an Institutional Giving team. In this highly collaborative role, the Associate will help ensure gift records are entered and updated; coordinate direct mail tasks; handle donor inquiries; conduct donor and prospect research; edit donor correspondence and other written materials; support donor events; and perform other supportive, coordinating duties as needed that contribute to the success of the entire department. The Associate will report directly to the Senior Director, Direct Response and Donor Services. Note: This position is based at our headquarters in New York City. Responsibilities Track and coordinate Direct Mail campaigns to ensure timely delivery of materials, as well as coordinate outreach to programs teams to ensure up-to-date descriptions of the Brennan Center’s work Handle phone, mail, and email inquiries and provide customer service to the Brennan Center’s donors Help with mid-level donor projects and tasks such as preparing and producing both live and virtual donor events and briefings, and organizing, editing, and distributing communications/outreach materials Help generate mailing lists, event invitation lists, surveys, and fundraising reports and analyses for strategic planning and future fundraising activities Support gift entry activities and tasks, including coding donations, issuing acknowledgment materials, and maintaining accurate donor records in our database Coordinate updates to mailing permits, solicitation registrations, and charity accreditations Track acknowledgment material inventories with our gift processing vendor and direct mail consultant, as well as internal donor materials Conduct donor and prospect research, including helping to implement a systematic individual donor research program for the department Use Salesforce to manage logistics for large outreach campaigns, create and update contact lists, and ensure integrity of donor and prospect information Assist with invoice processing for direct mail vendors Help coordinate meetings with donors and internal staff as needed Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Minimum 1-2 years of work experience, preferably at a mission-driven organization; fundraising or customer service experience is a plus Highly organized with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy Excellent written and oral communication skills Proficiency with office systems and databases, including but not limited to: CRM proficiency (experience with programs such as Salesforce or Raisers Edge preferred) Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Project management tools (Asana) Ability to multi-task, track “next steps,” and thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment Maturity to work effectively with staff and leadership at all levels Sound judgment and discretion to maintain privacy and confidentiality Energetic team player who responds productively to direction and feedback and seeks opportunities for growth and learning Proactive and self-starting – able to work independently, problem solve, and issue spot Interest in a fundraising/direct marketing career Enthusiasm for and commitment to the Brennan Center’s mission and our organizational core values We are committed to considering a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to the nonprofit law and policy sector, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to make a career transition, or seeking to advance your professional path, we welcome your application. If you're uncertain about meeting 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. Therefore, please consider submitting your application. In your cover letter, please share your interest in the position and what you hope to contribute to the role. Application Instructions Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage interested applicants to apply early, as the position will be filled once a qualified candidate is found. To apply, visit >>LINK HERE

Responsibilities

The Development Associate will support the Direct Response and Donor Services team in fundraising efforts from small and mid-level donors. Responsibilities include managing gift records, coordinating direct mail tasks, and conducting donor research.