Development and Program Associate

Women’s Law Project, Western Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh, PA Development and Program Associate

About Women’s Law Project

The Women’s Law Project (WLP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit legal advocacy organization with offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA. Our mission is to create a more just and equitable society by advancing the rights and status of all women throughout their lives. To this end, we engage in high-impact litigation, advocacy, and public education. For more information about WLP’s work, please visit www.womenslawproject.org.

Development and Program Associate Position

The Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh) office is made up of two full-time staff attorneys and works with a variety of operational and programmatic consultants. The Development and Program Associate will support all functions of the development office (foundation, corporate, and individual giving and special events) and provide valuable support in a variety of statewide program areas.

The Development and Program Associate will work closely with the Associate Director of Development and development consultants as well as WLP staff.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Demonstrated commitment to gender equality
• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience

The ideal candidate will possess excellent written and oral communication skills, experience working with development-related and customer relationship databases, social media prowess, research skills, and proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs. The candidate must be a strong and clear communicator and comfortable interacting with existing and prospective supporters, donors, board members, and coalition members. Prior experience in grant writing and fundraising for nonprofits strongly preferred. Candidate must have a passion for women’s rights issues, the flexibility and aptitude for handling unanticipated tasks or challenges, and, importantly, a sense of humor. Tasks include but will not be limited to:

Individual Giving

• Monitor database for donor giving histories and trends
• Assist with all aspects of year end appeal initiatives and work place campaigns
• Coordinate logistics and carry out tasks associated with donor cultivation events
  • Conduct in-depth prospect research, including profiles and community involvement
• Draft and oversee all individual giving acknowledgements
• Help to develop and oversee events throughout the year

Rights to Realities (Annual Fundraiser)

Coordinate with development consultant to:

• Maintain event timeline and deliverables
• Coordinate and convene host committee meetings
• Manage volunteers, vendors, and day-of event program
• Solicit corporate sponsorships and in-kind donations for silent/live auction items
• Track all expenses and revenues
  • Ensure all donations are tracked with the necessary documentation and carry out all post-event acknowledgements
  • Coordinate and oversee event logistics: silent/live auction, food and beverage, music, and guest services
• Track attendee list
• Ensure fulfillment of all sponsor and donor benefits
• Generate financial summaries

Recordkeeping and Database Maintenance

Maintain Salsa database, including:

• Supporter information updates
• Donation recording
• Relationship tracking

Board Relations

• Assist development staff and development consultant in scheduling meetings and preparing all necessary meeting materials
• Ensure that all board contributions are accurately tracked
• Gather data and provide periodic board engagement reports
• Serve on Development Committee

Foundation Grant Management

• Conduct ongoing research for grant and sponsorship opportunities
• Maintain grant deadlines calendar
• Assist with drafting grant applications and reports

General Program Support

• Assist on assignments in support of the programs within WLP’s core focus areas: reproductive health, sex discrimination, Title IX, violence against women, economic justice and LGBTQ rights
• Helping to maintain and develop content for WLP’s various social media channels, including the Western Pennsylvania office’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, blog)
• Provide support for organizational initiatives and serve as lead contact and coordinator for several coalition partners
• Organize and convene Community Advocates, a network of supporters and advisors
• Recruit, interview, hire, and manage undergraduate interns and work-study students.

Office Management

• Manage intake calls and messages
• Invoice processing
• Expense tracking
• Correspondence and filing
• Communicating with vendors to maintain the office space and equipment
• Supply management
• Provide various kinds of administrative support to the legal staff

We promise a steep learning curve and great on-the-ground exposure to women’s rights advocacy and project development. Working at the WLP is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of women and girls.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and three employment references to infopitt@womenslawproject.org with “Development and Program Associate” in the subject line. No phone calls please. Deadline for applications is September 12, 2014.

The Women’s Law Project is an equal opportunity employer. Women, people of color,

persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. 

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