Development Manager - Part Time

The APALRC is a non-profit legal services organization dedicated to advancing the legal and civil rights of Asian Pacific Islanders in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia through legal services, education, and advocacy. The mission of the APALRC is to provide linguistically accessible and culturally appropriate legal services to low-income Asian Pacific Islander immigrants to ensure their access to government services and the legal system, to protect and enforce their rights and to seek full participation in American society.

The APALRC provides legal services for a wide range of legal issues including immigration, crime victim rights, and housing.

The Development Manager will work closely with the executive director to increase the APALRC’s operational capacity by building revenue through securing grants, individual donations and major gifts. The APALRC is seeking a candidate with proven experience in donor engagement across diverse stakeholder landscapes, including foundation and corporate grants, local and federal grants, and individual and corporate giving.

• Grant Proposals and Reports
  • Research and identify local and federal grants that match the APALRC’s mission and priorities.
  • Conduct research on foundations and corporations to evaluate prospects for foundation and corporate grants for both restricted and unrestricted funds.
  • Coordinate with APALRC staff to identify operational requirements and needs, and synthesize the information into tangible goals and objectives for grant writing.
  • Draft and submit grant proposals, renewals, and reports. Track and manage grant reporting deadlines, and renewals.
  • Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships with program officers, grant managers, and others involved in the grants process.
• Donor Relationships and Engagement
  • Identify, solicit and cultivate individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
  • Draft donor communications and materials, such as newsletters, annual reports, emails, social media posts, other fundraising materials, and gift acknowledgments.
  • Develop and implement fundraising events and campaigns, including the APALRC’s annual fundraising event, Giving Tuesday, and United Way’s Do More 24. Events may require managing event sponsorship, logistical coordination and vendor management.
  • Create printed and online event materials such as invitations, programs, flyers, registration pages, etc. and coordinate printing and delivery.
  • Maintain donor records and manage donor databases.
  • Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability in securing major grants and gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations and other private funding sources.
• Experience in managing state, local, or federal grants.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with prospective donors and/or volunteers in a wide range of roles.
• Attention to details and excellent time management abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to think and act strategically, tactically and creatively.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to present effectively to large and small groups.
• Experience and expertise in working with a non-profit focused on the low-income immigrant community is preferred.
• Proficiency with donor management applications, Google docs, and social media platforms. Knowledge of grant/donor management databases preferred.
• Ability to work in-person in the Washington, DC office at least one (1) day a week and to work some evenings.

Salary: $30,000 - $40,000 depending on experience

How to Apply: Submit a cover letter detailing your interest in the position and work experience, along with a résumé, a brief writing sample, and three professional references to Naznin Saifi ase put “Development Manager” in the subject line of the email. No telephone inquiries, please.