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) & 401
K 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:
Co-Develop and track fundraising materials and solicitations Identify, perform outreach and cultivation for prospective donors
Communications Support:
Integrate fundraising communications with our programmatic communications Co-Develop and oversee regular outreach to constituents Coordinate donor stewardship, including acknowledgements, donor updates, renewal reminders and follow-up tracking Create new pathways to give, including streamlining giving platforms and reducing friction for potential donors Assist Executive Director to encourage Donor Advised Fund and similar long-term giving vehicles 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 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 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.