Donor Relations Officer (Mid-Level Giving)

Brennan Center For Justice • New York, NY

98d • $110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center's work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think-tank, part advocacy group, part cutting edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them - in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion. The Development team is responsible for raising revenues needed for the Brennan Center to operate and remain sustainable into the future. The Brennan Center entirely relies on donations; it receives no funding from NYU or the government. The team has raised $50-60 million in the last several fiscal years. It is organized around three principal revenue sources: major donors (individuals and family foundations); small and midlevel donors, and institutional foundations. The team also organizes an annual fundraising gala. The Development team is highly collaborative, including with organizational leadership and program staff. It has recently grown to 18 staffers to keep pace with steep revenues growth and a diversifying donor base - we are supported by 40,000+ donors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in nonprofit or other fundraising
• Demonstrated success managing a comparable fundraising portfolio
• Proficiency in donor prospecting and stewardship using data analysis and research - including use of CRM systems (preferably Salesforce), wealth screening apps, and other donor management tools
• Highly organized and detail-oriented to create and maintain systematized approaches to fundraising
• Strong project management skills involving multiple stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with talent at translating complex, detailed information into clear and compelling language to audiences of varying expertise
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment, meet tight timelines and multiple deadlines, and complete both priority projects and long-term goals
• Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to respond effectively to direction and feedback, and maturity to work with staff and leadership at all levels
• Strong sense of teamwork, work ethic, and humility
• Commitment to equity and inclusion, including across racial, gender, socio-economic, and other lines
• Alignment with the Brennan Center's mission and work
• Proficient in using office software such as Excel, Word, and team communication apps

Responsibilities

• Manage and secure gifts from the mid-level donor portfolio (1,300+ donors with gifts currently totaling $6M+)
• Ensure systems and processes that support accurate, effective management of midlevel donor data
• Create and project manage systems for identifying pipeline donors among the mid-level and small donor pools
• Create and execute cultivation strategies for mid-level donor prospects
• Produce compelling, succinct written products - including occasional grant reports and proposals - and correspondence to donors
• Coordinate and effectively participate in donor meetings and phone calls, prepare program leaders, and oversee donor research
• Plan and track fundraising goals

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous time off program
• 401k plan
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Wellness and office perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree