Manager, Donor Engagement

Position Summary

The Manager of Donor Engagement will support and grow fundraising efforts at Campaign Legal Center (CLC) to ensure the achievement of annual revenue goals and the expansion of CLC’s funding base. This role is responsible for the management of a donor portfolio focused on individual donors and will also have a significant focus on donor stewardship and communications, as well as assisting with grant writing and reporting. The Manager of Donor Engagement will work closely with the Vice President of Development and the Director of Development to build and maintain a sustainable and diverse funding portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Relationships and Stewardship

• Create donor stewardship and private briefing opportunities for major donors and prospects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with individual donors.

Donor Cultivation and Solicitation

• Develop and steward a portfolio of donors and prospects, documenting progress in Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Solicit major gifts of $5,000 and above.
• Collaborate with members of the Development Team to create individual donor goals and strategies.
• Partner with the Director of Development to support the institutional program with grant proposals and grant reports.

Development Communications

• Monitor program team efforts and organizational communications in order to collaborate across departments to create relevant, timely, and donor-centered communications.
• Coordinate development communications schedules to align with and build upon organizational messaging.

Prospect Research

• Conduct prospect research and participate in driving the prospect research process in conjunction with other team members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Local to Washington DC Metro area preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of fundraising or similar experience, preferably within a mission-driven organization.
• Proven success in face-to-face solicitations that lead to major gifts from individuals.
• Demonstrated experience with and interest in grant writing and reporting.
• Experience with foundation relations.
• Familiarity with donor database software, such as Raiser’s Edge NXT.
• Familiarity with best practices in donor identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and leadership skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with senior leadership.
• A deep commitment to CLC’s mission of advancing democracy through law.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non- discriminatory 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.