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Development Associate, Mid-Level Giving

$1,000 per month
Full-time

Brennan Center for Justice

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think tank, part advocacy group, part cutting-edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them — in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion.

The Development team is responsible for raising revenues needed for the Brennan Center to operate and remain sustainable into the future. It is comprised of three portfolios: Major Donor Relations, Institutional Relations, and Direct Response & Donor Services. The Brennan Center entirely relies on donations; it receives no funding from NYU or the government.

Position Overview: 
We seek a Development Associate to join the Direct Response and Donor Services team, a vital part of our 20-person Development department. T his industrious, organized, and collaborative individual will support a portfolio that raises $9-$12M annually from donors who give under $15K.

The Associate will play a central, supportive role for a team overseeing fundraising strategies that include direct mail, planned giving, sustained giving, employee match giving, and gift processing. The Direct Response and Donor Services team of six is also responsible for overall fundraising administration for the full Development team.

In this highly collaborative role, the Associate will primarily support mid-level donor ($1K to <$15K) projects, as well as fundraising operations. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate donor and gift records; coordinating cultivation activities such as in-person meetings and webinars; handling donor inquiries; researching new and current donors within the portfolio; supporting donor pipeline activities between the small donor, mid-level, and major donor programs; coordinating donor outreach; editing donor correspondence and other written materials; and working with the other Development Associates to manage an array of supportive, coordinating duties as needed that contribute to the success of the entire department. 

The Associate will report to the Senior Director, Direct and Donor Services, but will regularly work under the Donor Relations Officer (Mid-Level).  This is a two year term limited position.



 

Note: This position is in-office 4 days/week (Monday through Thursday) and is based at our headquarters in New York City. This role may occasionally require in-person work on Fridays and supporting early morning, evening, or weekend events.


Responsibilities:

  • Help organize, edit, and distribute cultivation and stewardship materials aimed at mid-level donors 
  • Help track mid-level campaign performance, donor engagement, and pipeline activities
  • Help gather data (metrics, reports, project updates) from program teams to provide the most up-to-date information on the Brennan Center’s work for donor outreach
  • Help prepare mailing lists, event invitation lists, surveys, donor profiles, and fundraising reports and analyses for strategic planning and future fundraising activities 
  • Support the preparation and production of live and virtual donor events and briefings
  • Conduct donor and prospect research, including helping to implement a systematic individual donor research program for the department
  • Use Salesforce to manage logistics for large outreach campaigns, create and update contact lists, and ensure integrity of donor and prospect information
  • Participate in implementing fundraising initiatives and special projects to increase donor engagement
  • Support gift entry tasks, including cleanup, coding, issuing acknowledgments, and maintaining accurate donor records
  • Handle donor phone, mail, and email inquiries and customer service
  • Help coordinate meetings with donors and internal staff as needed 
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum 1-2 years of post-undergraduate, full-time work experience required, preferably at a mission-driven organization. Fundraising, marketing, administrative, or customer service experience is a plus
  • Highly organized with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency with office systems and databases, including but not limited to CRMs (experience with programs such as Salesforce or Raisers Edge preferred); Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), and project management tools (Asana) 
  • Ability to multi-task, track “next steps,” and thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment
  • Maturity to work effectively with staff, donors, external contacts, and leadership at all levels
  • Sound judgment and discretion to maintain privacy and confidentiality
  • Energetic team player who responds productively to direction and feedback and seeks opportunities for growth and learning
  • Proactive, able to work independently, problem solve, and issue spot
  • Enthusiasm for midlevel donor fundraising and the mix of donor/fundraising marketing and individualized approaches unique to it
  • Genuine commitment to the Brennan Center’s mission and our organizational core values


We are committed to considering a wide range of candidates, including those with diverse experiences and backgrounds. Whether you are new to the nonprofit law and policy sector, returning to work after a gap in employment, looking to make a career transition, or seeking to advance your professional path, we welcome your application.

If you’re uncertain about meeting 100 percent of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. In your cover letter, please describe your interest in the position and what you hope to contribute to the role.

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit >> this link << . Please upload the following documents: (1) cover letter, (2) résumé, and (3) contact information for three supervisor references. Applications without all the listed materials will not be considered.

Please, no phone calls or faxes; it is strongly preferred that you apply on our website. If you have difficulty with the online system, you may send your application by email to View email address on us.fitly.work with “Development Associate, Mid-level Giving” in the subject line, after registering in the online system.

Compensation and Benefits:  
The Brennan Center is a fantastic workplace! We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that is regularly assessed based on workplace trends and employee feedback.

The salary range assigned to this position is $65,000 – $70,000. We determine our salary ranges based on market competitiveness and internal equity for each job. However, the ultimate salary offered to a selected candidate will be contingent upon the candidate’s qualifications and internal equity considerations. Additionally, we offer a generous time off program, 401(k) plan, comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), and wellness and office perks.

In addition, this position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the National Organization of Legal Services Workers, UAW local 2320.



 

The Brennan Center for Justice is committed to a workplace based on equal opportunity and a strong belief in the increased effectiveness that comes from a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic identity, sexual orientation, national origin, previous incarceration, disability, military veteran/status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. To this end, we welcome all qualified applicants to apply.

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