Development Assistant

Position Summary

The Development Assistant is an integral member of the development team and will be primarily responsible for providing the administrative, operational, and analytical support necessary to manage and improve the team’s fundraising and relationships. This position requires strong organizational skills and an ability to independently prioritize as well as multi-task. This position reports to the Data and Analytics Manager, with additional oversight from the Individual Giving Manager as needed. This position is hybrid, with required in-person working days on Tuesday, Friday, and other days as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides general administrative support to the development team, including but not limited to scheduling meetings, taking meeting notes, tracking projects in Asana, following up with donors or vendors as needed, and having general awareness of the needs of the department
• Manages weekly gift approval, gift processing and acknowledgment process
• Maintains an accurate donor database in Raiser’s Edge by creating donor records, updating biographical and financial information, and managing processes related to data entry such as gift processing and donor contact records
• Assists with data imports and exports from Raiser’s Edge for various purposes, such as creating donor lists for grant reports, maintaining lists for development communications, and bulk uploading information
• Drafts short written materials, such as acknowledgement letters and customized short correspondence with donors
• Prepares staff for donor meetings and events by producing meeting memos and supplementary materials
• Assists in the production and distribution of reports, mailings, mass emails, and other communications materials to supporters
• Schedules meetings and manages trips for the VP of Development and CLC's President, which includes coordinating with donors and key stakeholders
• Leverages technologies such as iWave, Wealth Engine, and Impala to screen prospects and regularly produces donor prospect research profiles to inform donor strategies
• In collaboration with Manager of Data and Analytics, creates and maintains Power BI dashboards and Power Automate workflows
• Assists with virtual and occasional in-person events by developing event materials, tracking RSVPs, and helping with day-of logistics
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a fast-paced professional setting, preferably administrative and/or analytical in nature; demonstrated experience balancing competing demands and priorities
• Adept at and interested in data systems, databases, and technology for the purpose of data maintenance and data analysis. Experience with donor databases such as Raiser’s Edge a plus
• Capacity to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work independently while functioning as a member of a team
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both written and verbal
• Highly organized, superior attention to detail and follow-through; ability to organize self and others
• Ability to identify repeating patterns to help establish and refine protocols for a growing department
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Interest in pursuing a career in nonprofit fundraising

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training.

Compensation and Benefits

Campaign Legal Center is committed to fostering a workplace that supports every team member's personal and professional well-being. Our compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff.

Our benefits include:

• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting
• 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualify
• Office closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• A $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursement
• A $300 annual technology allowance
• Pre-tax metro smart benefits
• New family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcare
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.

At CLC, we believe that caring for our team is essential to sustaining our mission. We strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive inside and outside work.

Disclaimer: This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation 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 of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.