Job Description
The National LGBTQ+ Bar (“the Bar”) was founded over thirty years ago by a small group of family law practitioners at the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis. In 1987, the idea of creating a gay and lesbian bar association was formally introduced at the Lesbian & Gay March on Washington and the first Lavender Law® Conference took place the following year at the Golden Gate University in San Francisco. In 1992, the Bar became an official affiliate of the American Bar Association. The LGBTQ+ Bar’s annual Lavender Law® Conference & Career Fair now sees over 2500 registrants each summer, and the LGBTQ+ Bar supports thousands of LGBTQ+ and ally legal professionals through its law student programming, state and local bar affiliate program, and much more.
Job Summary and Primary Function
The LGBTQ+ Bar seeks a part-time Development Role (either Assistant or Coordinator) whose primary function is to provide substantive and administrative support to the development work of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, including the Bar’s largest annual event, the Annual Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair. This position will include database management, fundraising and membership support/communications, event support, and grant support. The Development Role reports to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and works closely with the entire Development team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Database Management
- Assist in maintaining the membership and donor database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records for donors, sponsors, and members
- Process incoming donations, pledges, and membership dues in a timely manner
- Create and schedule timely acknowledgment letters, tax receipts, and thank you notes to donors and sponsors
- Track expiring memberships through the database, and schedule timely reminders about renewals
- Analyze fundraising and membership data and prepare reports for Chief Development Officer
- Fundraising Support and Communications
- Assist with creating fundraising and membership materials, including appeals, event signage, and digital invitations as well as other communications to constituents
- Communicate with donors, members, sponsors, and partners to build and maintain relationships
- Provide support to the development team in the research and identification of potential individual donors and corporate/law firm and other sponsors
- Assist in tracking sponsor commitments and fulfilling sponsor benefits
- Event Support
- Provide administrative and logistical support for fundraising events, including the Lavender Law® Conference & Career Fair and smaller events
- Grant Support (as needed)
- Conduct prospect research on potential foundation and corporate donors
- Assist with writing and editing letters of inquiry, grant applications, and follow up reports
- Track grant deadlines and requirements
- Compile necessary documentation and attachments for grant proposals and reports
- Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with Bloomerang CRM and Fundraising systems, or other donor database
- Experience with mail merge, email marketing software (ex: Mailchimp), and basic graphic design tools (ex: Canva)
- If at the Coordinator level: Experience prospecting and cultivating relationships that lead to increased nonprofit funding, preferably in the legal and/or LGBTQ+ space
- Salary Range and Hours
- Part-time, hourly position with an expected 30 hours per week.
- Rate ranging from $20 - $40/hour, depending upon experience.
Hiring Locations
The National LGBTQ+ Bar is looking to hire in one of the following states: Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington State, or Washington DC.
Miscellaneous
If in the DC metro area, process mail, deposit checks, and order office supplies as needed (most likely need to work in-office once a week)
Location
Washington, District of Columbia (Remote)
Department
Development
Employment Type
Part-Time
Minimum Experience
Entry-level
Compensation
$20 - $40 Hourly DOE
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