Development Coordinator

Job Description

Chesapeake Legal Alliance (CLA) is a nonprofit environmental law center located in Annapolis, MD. We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented Development Coordinator to handle day-to-day development and fundraising needs as well as provide critical support to the CLA Board and staff. This is a new position which will serve as a key member of our team, reporting to the Executive Director, David Reed.

Position Vital Stats

• Salary Range: $63,000 to $90,000
• Benefits: Health reimbursement account (QSEHRA) & 401K
• Hours: Full Time
• Office Location: Annapolis, MD; hybrid/partial telework
• Deadline to apply: Rolling
• Start Date: As soon as practicable

Your Responsibilities

Development Management (80%)

You will enhance CLA’s effectiveness by overseeing the day-to-day development needs. These duties include:

• Systems: Co-manage CLA’s donor/constituent management system
• Direct Fundraising:
  1. Co-Develop and track fundraising materials and solicitations
  2. Identify, perform outreach and cultivation for prospective donors
• Communications Support:
  1. Integrate fundraising communications with our programmatic communications
  2. Co-Develop and oversee regular outreach to constituents
  3. Coordinate donor stewardship, including acknowledgements, donor updates, renewal reminders and follow-up tracking
  4. Create new pathways to give, including streamlining giving platforms and reducing friction for potential donors
  5. Assist Executive Director to encourage Donor Advised Fund and similar long-term giving vehicles
  6. Co-lead writing/tracking grant proposals and reports, with staff support

Board Support (20%)

Support CLA’s Executive Director and Board Officers with Board-related administrative needs. These duties include:

• Assist with fundraising documents and distribution to Board
• Work with Board members to identify and track current and potential donors

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Required Qualifications

• At least 2-5 years of prior experience in nonprofit communications, development and/or fundraising
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skilled database management and data entry
• Communications experience
• Strong goal-setting and planning skills
• Experience with a variety of personalities and backgrounds in the workplace
• Desire to become part of a dynamic, flexible, innovative team
• Sincere commitment to the values of CLA, including Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in our work and our workplace

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Your Life

Location

Annapolis, MD. CLA staff maintain a flexible in-office schedule (1-2 days per week).

Benefits

Chesapeake Legal Alliance values work-life balance as well as a family-friendly atmosphere. Benefits include:

• Paid time off, paid sick leave, 5 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays.
• Nine weeks paid parental leave (after 1 year of employment).
• Health reimbursement account (QSEHRA).
• Retirement account with employer contribution.

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Benefits

Chesapeake Legal Alliance values work-life balance as well as a family-friendly atmosphere. Benefits include:

• Paid time off, paid sick leave, 5 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays.
• Nine weeks paid parental leave (after 1 year of employment).
• Health reimbursement account (QSEHRA).
• Retirement account with employer contribution.