Fundraising/Development Manager

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

AAJ is seeking a Fundraising/Development Manager for its Political Outreach & Fundraising department. The Fundraising/Development Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of fundraising plans and engagement strategies for federal political projects and for the major donor program.  

Responsibilities:

• Create comprehensive fundraising plans and execute a variety of projects to meet the goals for AAJ’s federal political projects and major donor programs. The federal political projects include federal incumbents, candidates, and committees.
• Fundraising plans include:
  • Create and execute marketing and communication plans,
  • Draft marketing emails, and member talking points,
  • Communicate fundraising goals and updates to members and staff, and
  • Expand the donor base of first-time donors and increase board participation.
• Plan and staff all political events.
• Track all contributions and pledges, analyze fundraising trends, and format data into presentations and reports for members and staff.
• Advise AAJ members about their political giving and assist with fundraisers they host.
• Liaise between AAJ members and campaigns/committees, serving as the point person for the trial lawyer community and managing onsite logistics for political candidates and campaigns during conventions and board meetings.
• Staff and assist with organizational committees associated with the Political Outreach Department (e.g., National Finance Council).
• Assist the public affairs and state affairs departments when requested, including managing AAJ’s Key Contacts program.
• Coordinate fundraising with state associations as needed.
• Coordinate and lead projects with the IT Department to related member’s past giving history.

• BA/BS required.
• Minimum of 3 or more years’ work experience in political fundraising, preferably for a nonprofit or professional association.
• Knowledge of federal campaign law.
• Previously demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to multi-task. 
• Proficiency with the entire Microsoft Office Suite. Intermediate Excel skills required.  
• Computer database experience.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to work in a team environment.  

Salary Range: $65,500-$80,000

Benefits and Perks for Working with AAJ:

• Hybrid work schedule, onsite Tuesday through Thursday and 100% remote work for the month of August (for most employees)
• Comprehensive health insurance which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and 401K with an employer match
• Generous paid leave (e.g., vacation, sick, personal, parental), 11 federal holidays, and paid time off between Christmas and New Years
• Subsidized metro transit and/or parking benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Company social events
• Office conveniently located ½ block from Gallery Place/Chinatown metro station in downtown Washington, DC

AAJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No phone calls please!