Sr. Manager, Events and Donor Relations

Oct 23

Campaign Legal Center
Washington, DC

Anticipated Start Date: 12/01/2025

Description

The Senior Manager, Events and Donor Relations will be responsible for the strategic development, execution, and management of in-person donor events around the country to introduce CLC to new high net worth individual donors. This person will also cultivate and steward a portfolio of mid-level donors to maintain and increase funding for CLC. The Manager will work closely with the Vice President of Development to build and maintain a sustainable and diverse funding portfolio.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute 8-10 in-person donor salons annually of various sizes across the US, to strengthen new relationships and showcase CLC’s work to prospects. This includes identifying and working with event hosts to develop invitation lists; leveraging the connections of CLC leadership, board members, and key donors; managing RSVPs, logistical needs, and event follow up.
Coordinate a series of 6-8 virtual donor briefings throughout the year, highlighting CLC’s current priorities, and working closely with CLC program staff to showcase our expertise. Build and maintain strong relationships with a portfolio of mid-level ($10k-$999k) individual donors and family/community foundation funders and prospects, cultivating and stewarding them to maintain and increase gifts.
Identify prospects for larger gifts. Lead donor stewardship efforts to include coordinating private briefings with lead attorneys, and engaging board members and volunteers to enhance donor relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher. Local to DC Metro area (will be eligible for hybrid work schedule)
Minimum of 5 years of progressive fundraising experience, preferably within a mission-driven organization
Proven success in securing five and six-figure gifts from individuals and family foundations
Experience conducting face-to-face solicitations
Familiarity with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge preferred)
Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills, in addition to demonstrated donor cultivation and stewardship skills
Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with senior leadership
A deep commitment to CLC’s mission of advancing democracy through legal reform

Salary Range and Employee Benefits

$107,759.00 To $145,793.00

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