Nonprofit
Published 1/7/26 10:11PM

Fundraising Manager

Remote, Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    March 9, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    February 6, 2026
    Salary:
    USD $60,000 - $65,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Immigrants or Refugees, Legal Assistance

    Description

    Job Title: Fundraising Manager

    Pay: $60,000-65,000 per year

    Location: Remote, within Continental U.S.

    Schedule: 40 hours per week, mandatory travel twice a year

    Application Deadline: February 6, 2026

    Immigration Law and Justice Network (ILJ Network) is a non-profit organization that is passionately engaged in serving immigrants as they seek legal status in the United States, by providing free or low-cost expert legal counsel, advocacy, and support services. Through 16 affiliated sites across the country, we pursue justice for all those we serve, while offering a sense of safety, trust, and belonging.

    Position Overview:

    This position is ideal for someone who enjoys persuasive writing, data analysis, and relationship management.

    • 60% of this position will be dedicated to identifying aligned grant opportunities, grant writing, and relationship development with funders.
    • 35% of this position will consist of donor development, donor management, and the design and execution of donor campaigns.
    • 5% of this position will focus on data collection and analysis.

    Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the ILJ Network.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Work with the internal team to identify funding needs
    • Create social media fundraising campaigns
    • Research and identify grant opportunities
    • Prepare formal grant applications with strong narratives and accurate budgets
    • Maintain strong relationships with funders
    • Draft fundraising appeals
    • Maintain multiple in-depth databases for donor management and grant management
    • Complete grant reports
    • Collect and analyze data from our nationwide network
    • Manage the production of our annual reports
    • Assist in the development of fundraising trainings for partners
    • As the face of ILJ Network in various forums, the Fundraising Manager will also cultivate meaningful partnerships with our sites and compellingly articulate our mission to a broader audience.

    Qualifications:

    • 3 years’ experience in grant writing in the non-profit sector
    • Experience in immigration or racial justice work is highly desired
    • Experience in data collection and analysis
    • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
    • Ability to communicate in writing and verbally, in a clear, concise, well-organized manner
    • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of MS Office - Outlook, Excel, Word, and grant databases
    • Critical thinking and organizational skills are a must
    • Motivated self-starter with the ability to work collaboratively and independently

    Benefits and Incentives Offered:

    • Medical insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • 403 (b) retirement plan
    • Eligible for 10-week renewal leave after 7 years with our organization
    • Paid company holidays
    • 22 vacation days

    Benefits

    Medical insurance

    Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    403 (b) retirement plan

    Eligible for 10-week renewal leave after 7 years with our organization

    Paid company holidays

    22 vacation days

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English: Ability to communicate, both in writing and verbally, in a clear, concise, and well-organized manner.

    Location

    Remote
    Work can be performed from anywhere in United States
    Associated Location
    7630 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA 22003, USA
    Suite 900

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