ALIGHT (Alliance to Lead Impact in Global Human Trafficking) · 2 days ago
Development Manger: Legal Care for Human Trafficking Survivors
United States
Part-time
Remote
Mid Level
3+ years expALIGHT (Alliance to Lead Impact in Global Human Trafficking) is a nonprofit organization that helps survivors of human trafficking access legal support. The Development Manager will manage fundraising functions including donor stewardship, grant management, and donor communications to support ALIGHT's mission and expand its donor base.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Stewardship program: Lead the stewardship program, ensuring donors feel valued and remain engaged so giving increases year-over-year
Pipeline development & management: Independently build and manage a donor pipeline in the CRM, actively cultivating relationships and taking responsibility for moving prospects toward giving
Donor growth: Lead efforts to re-engage lapsed donors and secure new supporters across individuals, corporations, foundations and government sources
Prospect fit: Take responsibility for vetting opportunities, ensuring they align with ALIGHT’s mission and positioning ALIGHT’s work to inspire support from different funder types
Grant calendar: Run the grant calendar, ensuring all applications and reports are delivered on time
Proposal coordination: Take the lead in preparing and coordinating relevant parties to submit high-quality proposals that result in grants
Resource bank: Maintain up-to-date core attachments so grant submissions are always complete and compliant
CRM system: Lead the development and daily use of the donor CRM, ensuring it is accurate, reliable and used effectively to support fundraising
Training: Take responsibility for training staff, board and volunteers on CRM practices so data stays clean and consistent
Tracking: Own the tracking of donor metrics (new donors, lapsed donors, major gift capacity) and provide leadership with clear reports that guide fundraising growth
Communications: Lead donor communications, ensuring newsletters, impact reports, social media and updates actively inspire giving and highlight ALIGHT’s impact
Website: Take responsibility for website messaging, ensuring it clearly communicates the mission, highlights survivors’ stories and attracts donor support
Events: Plan and deliver events, appeals and campaigns that directly generate contributions
Representation: Proactively meet with donors and funders, soliciting gifts and building ongoing support for ALIGHT
Strategy partnership: Work closely with leadership to set fundraising targets and growth strategies, then take full ownership of achieving them
Coordination: Take responsibility for keeping development operations on track, including meetings, processes and deadlines, to ensure fundraising goals are met
Board & volunteers: Lead and support board members and volunteers in donor outreach and fundraising activities
Leadership support: Free up leadership to focus on the highest-value donor relationships by owning day-to-day fundraising tasks
Domestic travel may be required for training and outreach
Additional duties as assigned in alignment with ALIGHT’s strategic goals
Qualification
Required
At least 3 years of progressive responsibility in nonprofit fundraising, with a track record in donor stewardship, pipeline development and grants (or a related field showcasing your ability to excel in this role)
Proven ability to design and implement stewardship plans that build strong donor relationships, improve retention and increase giving
Experience identifying, qualifying and cultivating individual, corporate, foundation and government prospects, including first-level vetting for mission fit
Demonstrated skill in managing grant calendars, coordinating proposals and reporting, and maintaining compliance documents
Hands-on experience with donor CRM systems (implementation or migration preferred), with strong skills in data integrity, reporting and donor analysis
Ability to plan donor events and produce clear, donor-centered communications across newsletters, impact reports, social media and websites
Understanding of the US fundraising market, preferably with knowledge of human trafficking and related funding streams in ALIGHT's program regions (Colorado, Utah, California and Greater Los Angeles)
Experience in growing networks, developing partnerships and building relationships across diverse stakeholders
Commitment to trauma-informed, survivor-centered practice, grounded in respect, dignity and cultural humility
Demonstrated ability to engage ethically with vulnerable populations, including knowledge of confidentiality and mandatory reporting
Demonstrated ability to work independently and remotely in an entrepreneurial setting, using tools like Google Workspace, Zoom, mobile apps and CRMs
Proven ability to manage time, data and complex information across multiple systems, platforms and stakeholders
Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions, bringing a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Demonstrated ability to adapt to fast-changing program needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills including content creation
Ability to remain calm under pressure, maintain professional boundaries and model self-care and resilience
Company
ALIGHT (Alliance to Lead Impact in Global Human Trafficking)
ALIGHT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that exists to empower human trafficking survivors by connecting them to pro bono legal services.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Marianna Kosharovsky
Founder & Executive Director
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