Development Operations Associate

About LWVUS:

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has fought for nearly 100 years to improve American systems of government and impact public policies through citizen education, advocacy, and litigation. The enduring vitality and resonance of the League as a trusted force for change and good government comes from its unique decentralized structure: a national organization with strong partnerships at the grassroots level with more than 750 state and local Leagues across the country including the District of Columbia. At the national level, League activities are coordinated and staffed by two distinct but complementary organizations: The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) and the League of Women Voters Education Fund (LWVEF).

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Development Associate is a key part of the Development team that provides the support by completing key, back-office functions.   

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a point of contact for donor-related inquiries, including mail, phone, and email.  
• Coordinates all aspects of LWV’s donor stewardship program, including drafting acknowledgment letters, processing contributions, and handling customer service requests.  
• Creates the monthly/quarterly Development newsletter, to provide relevant information for monthly donors.  
• Assists with production oversight for the local membership dues renewal pilot program.  
• Provides administrative support to departmental projects as needed. Assists with special projects and performs other duties as assigned.  

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills, including experience in coordinating a variety of tasks simultaneously, maintaining well-organized and detailed records, as well as proven ability to complete projects.  
• Provide excellent, timely, and prompt customer service and sensitive interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, both written and verbal.  
• Ability to work independently but also function as a team player.  
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload.  
• Prior experience with non-profits and/or membership groups preferred.  

BENEFITS

We have a generous benefits package that includes 95 percent employer-sponsored health insurance, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, vacation days, sick days, pre-tax transit benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to a 401(K) plan.

This job position is based in Washington, DC.  

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please send resumes to [email protected] with “Development Associate” in the subject line. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. If you have questions about this position, please direct them to the same email. No phone calls, please.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

The League of Women Voters of the United States is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace based on equal opportunity. The League is committed to hiring staff that reflects this country's full range of racial, ethnic, cultural, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic identity; a workplace where true diversity is fostered, and different perspectives are valued and freely exchanged. We actively seek and encourage women, minorities, persons with disabilities, immigrants, including DACA recipients, and individuals from traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. 

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La Liga de Mujeres Votantes de los Estados Unidos está comprometida con un lugar de trabajo diverso e inclusivo basado en la igualdad de oportunidades. La Liga se compromete a contratar personal que refleje la gama completa de la raza, etnia, cultura, orientación sexual y la identidad socioeconómica de este país; un lugar de trabajo donde se fomenta la verdadera diversidad y se valoran e intercambian libremente diferentes perspectivas. Buscamos y alentamos activamente a las mujeres, las minorías, las personas con discapacidades, los inmigrantes, incluyendo los beneficiarios de DACA y las personas de comunidades tradicionalmente subrepresentadas, a aplicar.