CHILDREN'S LAW CENTER: DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Development Coordinator


Children’s Law Center (CLC) is a local non-profit based in Washington, DC which envisions a future for the District of Columbia in which every child has a safe home, a meaningful education and a healthy mind and body. CLC staff work toward this vision by providing legal services to at-risk children and their families and using the knowledge we gain from representing our individual clients to advocate for changes in the law.

Position Description:

The Development Coordinator will have primary responsibility for the implementation of CLC’s individual giving program, including the annual benefit, Helping Children Soar. Key responsibilities include:

 Initiate, coordinate, and implement all development special event activities. These include: annual benefit, smaller donor events / house parties, law firm events, major donor cultivation event and the CLC Adopt-a-Family Holiday Toy Drive.

 Manage individual giving program, including direct mail and on-line individual fundraising efforts.

 Prospect Development: Research, Review, Cultivation and support Solicitations.

Skills and Qualifications: Minimum 2-3 years experience in mid-level fundraising position in non-profit organization Event management experience Strong communication, writing and organizational skills Excellent planning, organizational and administrative skills Solid time management skills - ability to prioritize and meet deadlines Ability to work nights/weekends when necessary Good sense of humor

Salary and Benefits:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. CLC has an excellent benefits package, including full health, dental and vision coverage for all employees and their dependent children, short and long term disability and employer contribution to 401(k) plan.

Children’s Law Center is an equal opportunity employer. CLC’s policy is to provide equal opportunity at all times without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, physical or mental disability, medication or status as a veteran.

To Apply:

Applications will be considered immediately. No phone calls please. Send resume and cover letter to:

Development Coordinator Search Committee
Children’s Law Center
616 H Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20001
jobs@childrenslawcenter.org