Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

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.

Salary Range: $58,000 to $92,000

Benefits: Health reimbursement account (QSEHRA) & 401K

Hours: Full Time

Office Location: Annapolis, MD; hybrid/partial telework

Deadline to apply: Rolling

Start Date: As soon as practicable

Your Responsibilities

Development Management (70%)

You will enhance CLA's effectiveness by overseeing the day-to-day development needs. These duties include:

• Systems: 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
• Manage and steward all existing and prospective donors for long term retention
• Create new pathways to give, including streamlining giving platforms and reducing friction for potential donors
• Assist Executive Director to develop Donor Advised Funds and similar longterm giving vehicles
• Assist staff with writing/tracking grant proposals and reports
• Communications Support:
• Integrate fundraising communications with our programmatic communications
• Co-Develop and oversee regular outreach to constituents

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

General Office Support (10%)

• Assist with administrative support to CLA team members
• Co-Coordinate CLA meetings, conferences and events

Required Qualifications

• At least 1-4 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 a plus
• 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.

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About Chesapeake Legal Alliance

CLA provides Bay advocates with FREE legal help in many forms: education, pro bono counsel, strategic legal counseling, and policy support. We apply the power of the law in order to achieve healthy communities, resilient ecosystems, and clean water across the Chesapeake Bay region. CLA is the only legal services organization solely dedicated to serving the Chesapeake region.

Chesapeake Legal Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for those of all ages and backgrounds. We recruit, employ, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe diversity creates an awareness of, and respect for differences, and ultimately translates into increased understanding that makes us better. We further encourage members of communities that are traditionally underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply to join our team.