Job description

The Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic is a small, faith-based non-profit organization founded in 1994 that believes everyone should have access to justice. We provide free legal services to low-income neighbors in four key areas: re-entry justice, immigration, housing, and tax law. By breaking down barriers to justice, in 2022 we were able to help:

• 2,700 visitors through our Re-Entry Justice Program, many of which were able to leave their past behind through Indiana’s Second Chance Law;
• 500 individuals and families facing eviction or poor living conditions;
• Low-income clients with IRS tax disputes, reaching resolutions that saved a total of over $740,000; and
• Dozens of immigrant survivors of domestic abuse and violent crime obtain green cards, as well as winning asylum trials and visa approvals to help families reunite after years of separation.

We are a United Way organization and deeply rooted within the community. Our partnerships include the City of Indianapolis, Raphael Health Center, the Indiana Bar Foundation, Shepherd Community Center, and Helping Veterans and Families of Indiana, Inc.

Diversity statement: We believe each person is unique and recognize that no two of us have the same set of life experiences. By embracing the diversity of culture, background, life experiences, thought, and perspective, we are better equipped to serve those around us. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are connected to our mission of justice for all and are critical to ensuring the well-being of our staff and the communities we serve.

The Clinic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.

Job Summary: The Donor and Community Relations Associate creates inspirational opportunities for donors and other community partners to engage in the Clinic’s mission. This position is responsible, with the support of the Development Consultant, for implementing the Clinic’s annual fundraising plan, including soliciting donors, and managing donations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Implement the Clinic’s annual fundraising plan (60%)

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and secure major gifts from foundations, corporations, churches, and individuals for programmatic and operational needs
• Manage relationships with donors and solicit donations from them on behalf of the Clinic
• Coordinate and distribute donor correspondence, including invites, appeals, follow-up letters, and thank-you letters
• Participate in Board level Clinic Development Committee meetings

Serve as a liaison and mission representative between the Clinic and the local community (40%)

• Provide presentations to relevant partners, community groups, churches, etc.
• Expand awareness of the Clinic’s programs and impact within the community

Serve as a backup to other development staff, as needed

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Outgoing, welcoming, and engaging personality with an ability to work well with a broad range of people
• Knowledge of or a willingness to learn about the services in which the Clinic engages
• Excellent public speaking and presentation skills
• Experience with maintaining databases and mining Excel data
• Highly skilled in communicating effectively and professionally with co-workers, vendors, volunteers, interns, and community partners
• Ability to be creative and develop innovative approaches to solving problems
• Self-starter who is passionate about the Clinic’s mission and can work with little supervision
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, stay organized, manage details and timelines, meet deadlines, and follow-through appropriately
• Results/solution-oriented in meeting immediate needs and identifying opportunities for improvement

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience with non-profit fundraising or outreach activities preferred
• Outreach or marketing campaign experience and public speaking experience strongly preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46208

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