Strategic Development Director – Civil Rights Fundraising

WLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Flexible Spending Account

Transit benefits

Parking

Job summary

The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs (WLC) seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy and operations in the DC area. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will manage a small team and drive major gifts, events, and grant funding across individuals, law firms, corporations, foundations, and government contracts.

With a $5 million philanthropic portfolio and an engaged board, you’ll implement development systems, oversee budgets, and guide

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of nonprofit development experience.
• Experience coordinating major gifts, grants, and events.
• Strong track record building fundraising systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategy across individuals, law firms, corporations, foundations and government contracts.
• Build and manage a robust donor pipeline and grant calendar.
• Develop and execute development and stewardship plans to hit revenue goals.
• Collaborate with board and leadership on campaigns and events.
• Provide timely revenue reports to committees and executives.

Skills

Raiser's Edge

Donor cultivation

Major gifts

Project management

Data analysis

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

DonorSearch

iWave

Job description

The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs (WLC) seeks a Development Director to lead fundraising strategy and operations in the DC area. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will manage a small team and drive major gifts, events, and grant funding across individuals, law firms, corporations, foundations, and government contracts.

With a $5 million philanthropic portfolio and an engaged board, you’ll implement development systems, oversee budgets, and guide