Job Description

Title: Regional Development Associate

Reports to: Director of GIFFORDS Regional Development Program

Direct reports: none

Hours full-time, non-exempt (eligible for overtime)

Location: Washington, DC

For more than three decades, we've been on the front lines of the movement to create a safer America. Our organization was forged in the aftermath of two horrific tragedies that redefined the fight for gun safety. In 1993, a mass shooting at a San Francisco law firm led to the creation of the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, the nation's early, preeminent force for researching and defending gun safety laws. In 2016, the Law Center joined forces with Americans for Responsible Solutions, the political organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, to form a legal, federal, political, and state-based powerhouse. Our work depends on building wide, sometimes unlikely coalitions – working with everyone from frontline violence interrupters to moderate Republicans and gun owners.

Today, GIFFORDS addresses a crisis of epidemic proportions. With nearly 47,000 Americans dying from gun violence every year, this is a uniquely American problem that costs our economy an estimated $557 billion annually. But we know this cycle of violence is preventable. We fight for evidence-based solutions, including universal background checks, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and community violence intervention programs. We implement solutions that save lives – and it's working.

Built on a foundation of legal expertise and bold leadership, GIFFORDS stands as a courageous force for change. For more information, visitwww.GIFFORDS.org

GIFFORDS is seeking a Development Associate to join our team. The Development Associate is responsible for supporting all aspects of the Regional Development program for Giffords’ 501(c)(3) organization and 501(c)(4) organization. The Development Associate will serve as an integral member of the development team, assisting with mid-level (“GIFFORDS Club”) and major gifts programs, as well as supporting operations and database management. The Development Associate reports directly to the Director of Giffords Regional Development Program and will work closely with all members of the Regional Development team.

This is a full-time position based in our Washington DC office. This position requires occasional staffing of evening or weekend events, as well as occasional travel. This position will be expected to work in a hybrid remote/in person model.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants, no phone calls or emails, please.

Duties + Responsibilities

• Serve as manager of all GIFFORDS Club and major donor data in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database, creating regular revenue reports and analysis, ensuring accurate gift data, and pulling donor lists for national mailings
• Strategize ways to better utilize the tools, reports, and analytics in the database and communicate them to the development team for implementation
• Manage and provide support staffing for weekly principal call time process, including producing regular reports and analysis for team and principals
• Oversee principal memo process, serving as liaison to principal teams and contributing to research (online and via iWave tool) and writing as requested
• Support Regional Development Managers on GIFFORDS Club online programming, including newsletters and webinars, building Actionkit invitations and emails, managing Zoom logistics, and contributing to creative production
• Ensure incoming inquiries from supporters are responded to on a timely basis
• Manage acknowledgement letter process for the Development team
• Assist with the planning and execution of key fundraising events and meetings across all regions around the country
• Other duties as assigned

Required knowledge, skills + experience

• One to two years of part-time or full-time fundraising-related work experience
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, exceptional attention to detail, self-reliant, and results oriented
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Strong technical skills, including Microsoft Office, with specific knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel
• The ability to learn new databases or donation platforms
• Flexible and able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
• Proven ability to work well independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Support GIFFORDS internal inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism (IDEA) work

Valued non-essential knowledge, skills, + experience

• Non-profit or political fundraising experience
• Previous experience with database systems such as NGP or EveryAction and donation platforms

Salary + benefits

The salary range for this position is $55,880 - $59,450 annually, with the exact salary depending on experience. Competitive benefits include employer-funded health, dental, and vision insurance; health, transit, and parking flexible spending accounts; 401k plan with 4% employer match; reimbursement for cell phone and monthly wifi stipend; 25 days of paid time off (PTO) annually plus paid week closure at the end of the calendar year; and 10 paid federal holidays.

Applying + the interview process

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (400 words maximum) that outlines three specific ways that you would be a good fit for this position. Our interview process for this position consists of a phone interview, two Zoom interviews, reference checks, and a background check.

GIFFORDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. People of color, trans individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.