Development & Membership Associate

Are you interested in fundraising and communications and striving to effect positive change in this world? If so, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) may have the perfect job for you. ELI is looking for a highly organized and skilled Development & Membership Associate to help us fulfill our mission of fostering innovative, just, and practical law and policy solutions to enable leaders across borders and sectors to make environmental, economic, and social progress. The Development & Membership Associate will report to the Vice President of Development and Membership along with the Senior Manager of Foundations and Donor Relationships and will work to secure the resources needed to meet future environmental challenges. Major areas of focus will be on raising the restricted and unrestricted funds for the operation of the Institute, promoting the communications of the organization, and ensuring donor and membership communication and engagement activities run smoothly.

·        Supports and participates in diversity, equity, and inclusion work within ELI and models sensitivity to the needs and priorities of the diverse communities who make up ELI’s broader constituency.

·        Broad knowledge and experience in: basic computer literacy including Database management and Customer Relationship Management Platforms, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, and email marketing

·        Excellent skills in: Written and verbal interpersonal communications, organization, attention to detail, time management, web research, and problem solving

·        Demonstrated ability to: Manage multiple tasks at once, work in a fast-paced event environment, collaborate, and respond to problems quickly and efficiently

·        General knowledge of: Fundraising, events, customer service, communications, and public relations

·        Willingness and ability to learn new skills

·        Superb attention to detail and ability to reliably adhere to deadlines

·        Accurate and reliable data entry skills

·        Demonstrated ability to:

o  represent ELI publically in a manner consistent with our mission and values

o  manage events and projects effectively and efficiently while producing high quality deliverables

o  collaborate effectively with others

o  effectively manage multiple projects/events and establish priorities with moderate supervision

o  confidentially and professionally communicate and interact with donors and Board members

·        Degree or equivalent experience: Bachelors or equivalent degree

·        Years of experience: 1 or more years in fundraising, customer relations or finance

·        Basic training in CRMs and databases such as Raiser’s Edge and CiviCRM or similar a plus, along with a knowledge of invoicing and finance reconciliation

Applications must be submitted no later than July 31, 2020 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis in an effort to fill this vacancy as soon as possible. You must use ELI’s online application system; ELI cannot accept applications submitted by email, USPS or other shipping service, or hand delivery. No phone calls, please.