Development Assistant

2 weeks ago


Washington, United States American Association For Justice Full time

**Development Assistant**

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of otherseven when it means taking on the most powerful corporations.

AAJ is seeking an **entry level Development Assistant** for its Leaders Forum (Fundraising) department. Leaders Forum is an exclusive membership program for law firms.

The Development Assistant is responsible for providing programmatic and administrative support on all fundraising initiatives including, communications, correspondence, marketing, and logístical support for the department.

**Job duties include**:

- Create monthly invoices, process contributions and route contracts.
- Communicate with members regarding financial contributions and event registrations.
- Coordinate member retention and recruitment for special events.
- Create and maintain database records and departmental financial reports.
- Research prospects for fundraising.
- Curate and edit submissions for membership directory.
- Manage website content for the development department.
- Provide support to the development department on projects as needed.

**Requirements**:

- High school diploma or G.E.D. required, bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2 or more years’ work experience in an administrative position, preferably for a nonprofit or professional association.
- Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, composure, and discretion
- Ability to provide high-level customer service, respond quickly to requests, anticipate members’ needs, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Must be detail-orientated, mission-focused and the ability to work in a team.
- Project management with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet specified timelines.
- Prior financial experience beneficial.
- Junior campaign fundraising experience preferred.

**WHAT AAJ PROVIDES**:A hybrid schedule **three common days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and two days remote. Competitive salary and benefits including: paid time off (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, family leave) 11 federal holidays and paid time off between Christmas and New Years 401K employer match Subsidized healthcare plans for you and your dependents Dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options are available Flexible Spending Accounts, pre-tax parking/transit deductions and metro transit subsidy Company social events Tuition assistance Fitness reimbursement 100% remote for the month of August (for most employees) Offices conveniently located block from Gallery Place/Chinatown in downtown Washington, DC.

AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please

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