Sr. Manager, Donor Relations and Events

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Donor Engagement and Events will be responsible for cultivating and stewarding a portfolio of mid-level donors to maintain and increase funding for CLC. They will also be responsible for the strategic development, execution, and management of in-person donor events around the country to introduce CLC to new high net worth individual donors, as well as managing a series of virtual donor briefings The Manager will work closely with the Vice President of Development to build and maintain a sustainable and diverse funding portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of mid-level ($10k-$999k) individual donors and family/community foundation funders and prospects, cultivating and stewarding them to maintain and increase gifts. Identify prospects for larger gifts.
• Plan and execute 8-10 in-person donor salons annually of various sizes across the US, to strengthen new relationships and showcase CLC’s work to prospects. This includes identifying and working with event hosts to develop invitation lists; leveraging the connections of CLC leadership, board members, and key donors; managing RSVPs, logistical needs, and event follow up.
• Coordinate a series of 6-8 virtual donor briefings throughout the year, highlighting CLC’s current priorities, and working closely with CLC program staff to showcase our expertise.
• Lead donor stewardship efforts to include coordinating private briefings with lead attorneys, and engaging board members and volunteers to enhance donor relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably within a mission-driven organization, including conducting face-to-face solicitations
• Proven success in securing five and six-figure gifts from individuals and family foundations
• Demonstrated donor cultivation and stewardship skills
• Familiarity with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred)
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with senior leadership
• A deep commitment to CLC’s mission of advancing democracy through legal reform

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.