Development Assistant

The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chanceto seek justice when they are injuredby the negligence or misconduct of others—even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations.

AAJ is seeking an entry level Development Assistant for its Leaders Forum (Fundraising) department. Leaders Forum is an exclusive membership program for law firms. The Development Assistant is responsible for providing programmatic and administrative support on all fundraising initiatives including communications, correspondence, marketing, and logistical support for the department.

Job duties include:

• Create monthly invoices, process contributions and route contracts.
• Communicate with members regarding financial contributions and event registrations.
• Coordinate member retention and recruitment for special events.
• Create and maintain database records and departmental financial reports.
• Research prospects for fundraising.
• Curate and edit submissions for membership directory.
• Manage website content for the development department.
• Provide support to the development department on projects as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required, bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 or more years’ work experience in an administrative position, preferably for a nonprofit or professional association.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism, composure, and discretion
• Ability to provide high-level customer service, respond quickly to requests, anticipate members’ needs, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Must be detail-orientated, mission-focused and the ability to work in a team.
• Project management with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet specified timelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Word and Excel. Prior database experience is preferred. Prior Netforum experience is strongly preferred.
• Prior financial experience is beneficial.
• Junior campaign fundraising experience preferred.