Brennan Center for Justice · 19 hours ago
Development Associate
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $70K/yr
1+ years expThe 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. The Development Associate will support the Direct Response and Donor Services team in raising funds from small and mid-level donors, ensuring effective communication and coordination within the department.
AssociationConsultingGovernmentLegal
Responsibilities
Track and coordinate Direct Mail campaigns to ensure timely delivery of materials, as well as coordinate outreach to programs teams to ensure up-to-date descriptions of the Brennan Center’s work
Handle phone, mail, and email inquiries and provide customer service to the Brennan Center’s donors
Help with mid-level donor projects and tasks such as preparing and producing both live and virtual donor events and briefings, and organizing, editing, and distributing communications/outreach materials
Help generate mailing lists, event invitation lists, surveys, and fundraising reports and analyses for strategic planning and future fundraising activities
Support gift entry activities and tasks, including coding donations, issuing acknowledgment materials, and maintaining accurate donor records in our database
Coordinate updates to mailing permits, solicitation registrations, and charity accreditations
Track acknowledgment material inventories with our gift processing vendor and direct mail consultant, as well as internal donor materials
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
Assist with invoice processing for direct mail vendors
Help coordinate meetings with donors and internal staff as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 1-2 years of work experience, preferably at a mission-driven organization; fundraising, marketing, or customer service experience is a plus
Highly organized with outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with office systems and databases, including but not limited to: CRM proficiency (experience with programs such as Salesforce or Raisers Edge preferred), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), 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 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 and self-starting – able to work independently, problem solve, and issue spot
Interest in a fundraising/direct marketing career
Enthusiasm for and commitment to the Brennan Center's mission and our organizational core values
Preferred
Experience with programs such as Salesforce or Raisers Edge
Benefits
Generous time off program
401k plan
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Wellness and office perks
Company
Brennan Center for Justice
Brennan Center for Justice is a non-partisan public policy and law institute that focuses on fundamental issues of democracy and justice.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Anthony Butler
Chief Operating Officer
Adrienne Yee
Senior Manager, Strategic Projects & Partnerships, Development
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