Assistant Director, Member & Donor Relations

The Federalist Society • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Federalist Society, a DC-based non-profit organization committed to informing the legal and public policy debate on a national level, seeks an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Director to work on the Member & Donor Relations team. This is an entry level position suitable for someone attracted to our mission and eager to launch a career in the nonprofit sector, especially membership, operations, and fundraising. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with an attention span conducive to short and long term projects and an ability to toggle back and forth between them, doing high quality work without missing a beat. You will play a vital role in maintaining donor and member data, supporting financial reconciliation, ensuring accurate gift processing, and providing exceptional service to our members and supporters.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort with data entry and working in a CRM/database (Salesforce experience preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp) a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Collaborative skills and service-oriented mindset

Responsibilities

• Accurately process and track donations in our CRM system (Salesforce)
• Ensure timely generation of donor receipts and acknowledgments
• Maintain database integrity by regularly updating donor and member records
• Assist with monthly reconciliation between development and finance teams
• Help manage pledge reminders, invoicing, and donor follow-up
• Handle membership renewals and process membership payments
• Monitor and track membership status, ensuring up-to-date records
• Serve as the primary point of contact for membership inquiries
• Provide technical support for members using our online member portal
• Prepare and distribute event registration and membership data to internal teams and chapter leaders
• Regularly update email lists and support email campaign creation for retention and engagement
• Support logistics and planning for donor receptions, conferences, and fundraising events

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees