Homeoffice Sr. Manager, Grants and Donor Relations bei Campaign Legal Center

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Grants and Donor Relations is responsible for grant-writing and reporting and developing donor-facing written materials for use in cultivation and stewardship efforts. Supervised by the Director of Development, this position will manage a portfolio of institutional funders and family/community foundations and will also plan and execute CLC’s Annual Fund email fundraising program. This position also works closely with the VP, Development, and requires exceptional writing and organizational skills, and experience with foundation fundraising.

While this position is open to candidates nationwide, preference may be given to qualified candidates in the DC metro area.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage grant-writing efforts for CLC’s portfolio of 30+ foundation supporters, by tracking grant deadlines, generating drafts, and coordinating with relevant program staff to ensure high-quality, timely submissions.
• Create and maintain written materials about CLC’s priorities, strategies, and impact to use as external resources with donors and internal team talking points. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of institutional funders and family/community foundation donors, giving approximately $10K-$150K annually. Advance cultivation and stewardship strategies to maintain and increase grants and gifts.
• Support the expansion of CLC’s funder base by identifying and cultivating new foundation prospects.
• Manage the Annual Fund program, which includes writing quarterly email appeals to donors who give $10,000 or less, in collaboration with the Senior Manager, Data and Analytics.
• Create timely email updates about CLC’s impact for major donors, in close coordination with the Communications team. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in foundation relations, grant-writing, development and nonprofit fundraising 
• Track record of developing winning grant proposals and demonstrated understanding of grant cycles
• Experience cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a portfolio of funders 
• Proven written and communication skills and demonstrated ability to translate complex information into understandable language for different audiences
• Highly organized self-starter
• Familiarity with and knowledge of philanthropic trends
• Knowledge and experience with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred)
• Strong listening and relationship development skills and sensitivity to interpersonal dynamics
• Experience working in the democracy field and/or a legal or policy nonprofit preferred
• Commitment to CLC’s mission and willingness to develop/expand expertise in the legal advocacy space
• Capacity to take initiative, prioritize duties, and work independently while functioning as a member of a team

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Campaign Legal Center (CLC) is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory work environment. CLC is proud to be an inclusive organization. It does not make hiring or advancement, or other employment decisions, based on race, national origin, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, familial status or responsibilities, personal appearance, pregnancy, political affiliation, ancestry, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability, record of arrest or conviction, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, District of Columbia, or local law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, termination, benefits, and training. 

Compensation and Benefits 

Campaign Legal Center is committed to fostering a workplace that supports every team member's personal and professional well-being. Our compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package tailored to meet the diverse needs of our staff. 

Our benefits include: 

• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance with low employee premiums
• A 401(k) retirement plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, with immediate vesting
• 20 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 3 floating holidays annually
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 10 days of bereavement leave, and 8 weeks of sabbatical leave for those who qualify
• Office closures for all federal holidays, plus typically a week in late summer, and a week in the winter.
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• A $1,000 annual professional development stipend and bar membership reimbursement
• A $300 annual technology allowance
• Pre-tax metro smart benefits
• New family and family planning support, including reimbursement for travel to access legal reproductive healthcare
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.

At CLC, we believe that caring for our team is essential to sustaining our mission. We strive to create a culture where everyone can thrive inside and outside work. 

Disclaimer: This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is intended to provide an overview of this position and is not all inclusive. The incumbent in this position will be expected to perform other duties as required. Responsibilities may change over time. This description of the position summary, key responsibilities, benefits, and compensation is provided for informational purposes only and does not form the basis of a contract.