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Posted by: Margaret Wood - 7/13/2018
Job Expires: 8/4/2018
Development/Communications Associate

 

LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK

Development/Communications Associate

 

 

The Legal Aid Society is a growing and dynamic advocacy organization that provides free civil legal services to low income people. We are hiring a development associate to be part of our expanding development team.  This fast paced environment requires a candidate who is well organized and adept at communications and development.

 

Reports to: Director of Development

 

Development:

  • Manage Development Database, including generating standard and nonstandard reports and ensuring the quality and accuracy of information entered into the system;

  • Assist with planning and coordination of fundraising and outreach events and activities,

  • Assist in the implementation of supporter and donor stewardship and cultivation strategies and activities including regular acknowledgements;

  • Manage small donor portfolio and conduct donor research.

  • Assemble grants attachments and data.

  • Assist with mail and on-line appeals and other donor communications; and

  • Research relevant foundations, law firms, corporations and individuals for giving potential as well as to follow philanthropic trends.

     

    Donor Communications:

  • Write personalized donor acknowledgement letters and follow up on pledges

  • Assist with implementation of Communications plan re: Constant Contact, Social Media, Email and Letter merges; research and remain current on relevant emerging social media tools and crowd funding opportunities.

  • Assist in drafting press releases.

  • Work with Webmaster to make sure website is current and web functionality projects are implemented.

  • Manage print jobs and publication timelines

  • Daily responsibility for content and graphic creation on social media platforms Twitter, Facebook

  • Update Constant Contact

     

    Qualifications

  • Excellent organizational and communications skills including attention to detail and ability to multi-task; excellent writing skills essential

  • Experience working with at least one Donor Management system

  • Familiarity with Excel, Outlook and Word.

  • Understanding of donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship concepts and procedures;

  • BA and 1-3 years of related experience;

  • Ability to speak Spanish is preferred and

  • A passion for working in the non-profit sector. Commitment: Full-time, immediate availability

     

    Salary:    $42,000-$50,000, commensurate with experience; generous benefits

     

    Application Deadline:   August 3, 2018 

     

    Any applications that do not have a cover letter, resume and writing sample will not be considered.

           

    To apply, please go to www.lasnny.org OR

     

         1) Complete the Application linked here, or the mobile-friendly application linked here

     

         2) Complete the Demographic Survey linked here

     

    We are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Minorities, women, the elderly, LGBTQ persons, Protected Veterans and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

     

 
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