Who We Are
Children’s Law Center is a mission-driven organization focused on providing high-quality legal services to children and families in DC. As an organization, we envision a world in which all children have a strong foundation of family, health and education and are free from poverty, trauma, racism and other forms of oppression. Our mission is to do this work together with DC children and families, Children’s Law Center uses the law to solve children’s urgent problems today, improve the systems that will affect their lives tomorrow and strengthen our community so that change endures. A key part of our mission is to challenge and reduce ways in which racism and other biases – structural and interpersonal – prevent each of us, our organization and the systems in which we work from providing children a strong foundation from which to thrive.
Our greatest assets are our people. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our ability to provide the best outcomes for our clients and our community. Staff members at Children’s Law Center advance the organization’s mission through their leadership, result-orientated mindset and commitment to cultural humility. We are looking for individuals who like to be challenged to grow both personally and professionally and value the opportunity to make a difference in their community. Children's Law Center's continued success depends on recruiting and retaining individuals who possess and exemplify these attributes.
The Development Team at Children’s Law Center (CLC) is charged with raising philanthropic dollars to fund the essential work that our staff do each year to carry out the mission of the organization. Development staff build relationships and steward local, regional and national foundations, law firms, corporations, and individuals who give annual and multi-year gifts.
In 2024, the Development team’s goal is to secure $5.9M through a diverse set of appeals, events, campaigns and personal solicitations. In preparation for the organization’s 30th anniversary and the implementation of an essential and ambitious new strategic framework, CLC aims to scale charitable revenue to reach $9M annually in five years.
The Development Associate for Corporate Relations (DACR) is primarily a direct fundraiser, solicitating donations both personally and through a network of volunteer fundraisers. This position plays a critical role in CLC’s annual giving program, helping to research and grow a pipeline of donors, especially firm and corporate donors, by engaging in strategic cultivation, stewardship and personalized solicitations. The DACR also manages our annual Hope Drive. The Hope Drive helps to connect new contacts to the organization and broaden our financial support. In addition, the DACR co-leads the execution of development-focused events, including happy hours, dinners and cocktail receptions that board members and other volunteers host to increase exposure and support for CLC.
Corporate Donor Relations – 50%
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As a frontline fundraiser, coordinate the identification, prospecting, solicitation and stewardship of donors, especially firm and corporate, to help meet annual fundraising targets.
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In partnership with the Director of Corporate & Legal Philanthropy, secure and grow strategic partnerships with the business community to accelerate awareness and interests in CLC.
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Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 donors, including firms and corporations donating between $500 and $10,000 each year.
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Help 10+ volunteer coordinators execute annual Champions for Children (giving) campaigns at their respective firms/corporations and coordinate with the Director of Corporate & Legal Philanthropy on the announcement of each year’s winners.
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Research current and prospective donors.
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Draft/edit solicitations and talking points for donors and volunteers as well as other written/graphic materials as needed.
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Manage the Hope Drive, including drafting/editing internal and external communications.
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Manage placement of donors with children participating in Hope Drive.
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Facilitate corporate/law firm participation in Hope Drive in conjunction with Director of Corporate & Legal Philanthropy.
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Strategically identify prospective financial donors and cultivate this portfolio throughout the year.
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Coordinate event services, logistics and programmatic needs.
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Act as the point of contact for host, guests and vendors.
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Manage the guest invitations, RSVPs and follow-up.
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Facilitate the donation process and collateral affiliated with each event/program.
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Track and analyze event/project data points for future evaluation.
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Act as the event manager during the event, coordinating vendors, volunteers, programing and the run-of-show.
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Maintain and ensure accurate, up-to-date information on partnership records in the donor database.
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Schedule, prepare for and follow-up on donor meetings, including helping to customize sponsorship materials.
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Help to track and ensure compliance with law firm and corporate recognition.
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Liaise with the Communications Team on a variety of tasks, including drafting/copy-editing development materials and updating recognition and event opportunities via our website.
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Other tasks as assigned.
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Experience writing fundraising appeals, collateral, reports and other development-related materials for print and digital platforms.
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Strong project management skills.
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Experience with events management.
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Experience with volunteer management.
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Proficient at managing multiple assignments with clear and direct communication.
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Excellent professional judgment and ability to maintain confidential information.
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Adept at working independently and as a team member.
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Ability to work efficiently, think creatively and problem-solve.
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Strong capability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
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Self-reflective, open to feedback and supervision.
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Experience executing fundraising strategies to grow relationships with donors, with a preference for experience with corporate donors.
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Experience with prospect research.
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Experience working in non-profit setting preferred.
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Experience with creating presentations (PowerPoint) and/or graphic design (e.g., Canva, InDesign, Photoshop) preferred.
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Experience with fundraising/Customer Relationship Management software preferred (e.g., DonorPerfect, Raiser’s Edge).
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3-6 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 2 years of combined experience in the following areas:
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cultivation;
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stewardship;
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direct solicitation (verbal and written);
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events; and/or
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customer relations.
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Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
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Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 or 2016, especially Word and Excel.
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Cultural Humility – an openness to self-reflection and to understanding and respecting other cultural experiences and points of view and viewing individuals as experts in their own culture and experiences.
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Giving and Receiving Feedback – the ability to be self-reflective, give and receive appreciative, coaching, constructive, interpersonal and evaluative feedback.
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Conflict Management – a process which is designed to guide individuals and groups from the moment of conflict to the implementation of an identified solution. This process incorporates skills and techniques, including recognizing points of conflict, identifying the facts and feelings involved to get to the root of the issue, investigating equitable solutions, implementing and evaluating solutions, and supporting and guiding others throughout the process.
Salary and Benefits
The salary for this position ranges from $55,000-$65,000 annually based on relevant experience. Children’s Law Center offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance; employer-provided retirement contributions; flexible spending plans; and vacation, sick, holiday, family and medical leave. You can find more details about Children’s Law Center’s comprehensive benefits package at https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/employee-benefits/.
Children’s Law Center is a 501(c)(3) organization. Employees with federal student loan debt can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. For more information, go to https://myfedloan.org/borrowers/special-programs/pslf.
Application Instructions
To apply, please submit a resume as a PDF file via CLC's careers page (https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/).
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Children’s Law Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
Children’s Law Center is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need accommodation to search for, or apply for, one of our positions please send an email to Jobs@ChildrensLawCenter.org. In your email, please include the accommodation you are requesting and the job title you are applying for. It may take up to three business days to receive a response to your request.
Hybrid Working Conditions
Children’s Law Center is currently operating on a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to work in-person from Children’s Law Center’s office a minimum of two days per week. At least one of these days must be either Tuesday or Wednesday. The hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on organizational needs and/or best practices for health and safety. Hybrid work expectations may vary depending upon role responsibilities.
Background Checks
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment will be subject to a background check.
EEO
Children’s Law Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and existing employees. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our company and our career opportunities (https://childrenslawcenter.org/get-involved/careers/).
DEI Statement
Children’s Law Center is dedicated to building a world that is inclusive in approach and has equal opportunities and equitable outcomes for all. Our organization is committed to developing and supporting a robustly diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist community, where all members can create and feel a sense of belonging. Through our collective deliberate efforts, we work toward racial and social justice for children and families in DC.