Institutional Partnerships Coordinator
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law See More Job Openings by This Employer
Job Description
Minimum Requirements and Competencies:
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Ready to Make an Impact? If you are passionate about civil rights, racial justice, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we want to hear from you. Join our mission to drive positive change and contribute to our dynamic team!
Apply Today: Be part of the force for civil rights and make a lasting impact. Submit your application to help us create a more equitable and inclusive world.
Benefits: The Lawyers' Committee offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision), parental leave, 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions, voluntary short- and long-term disability and an employer paid monthly cell phone stipend.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Lawyers’ Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers’ Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union. Employment terms, including wages and benefits, are subject to collective bargaining agreements.
The expected range for this role will be: $58,000 - $75,000.
Salary
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.
Job Title: Institutional Partnerships Coordinator
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Affiliation: Union
Accountable to: Chief Operating Officer
About the Role:
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.
The Institutional Partnerships Coordinator helps advance our mission through strategic institutional fundraising. This key team member will manage a dynamic portfolio of foundation and institutional funders, driving both external engagement and internal coordination. With responsibilities ranging from crafting compelling proposals and reports to stewarding funder relationships and tracking complex grant deliverables, this role is ideal for a proactive development professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is passionate about racial equity and social justice.
The Institutional Partnerships Coordinator will work closely with the Foundations Relations Officer or equivalent, as well as the Grants Accounting Manager and various Program Directors.
What You’ll be Doing:
Responsibilities of Institutional Partnerships Coordinator include but are not limited to:
External Engagement
Job Title: Institutional Partnerships Coordinator
Location: Washington, DC
Job Type: Full-Time
Union Affiliation: Union
Accountable to: Chief Operating Officer
About the Role:
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is one of the nation’s leading national racial justice legal organizations. Formed in 1963 at the request of President John F. Kennedy, the Lawyers’ Committee uses legal advocacy to achieve racial justice, fighting inside and outside the courts to ensure that Black people and other people of color have the voice, opportunity, and power to make the promises of our democracy real.
The Institutional Partnerships Coordinator helps advance our mission through strategic institutional fundraising. This key team member will manage a dynamic portfolio of foundation and institutional funders, driving both external engagement and internal coordination. With responsibilities ranging from crafting compelling proposals and reports to stewarding funder relationships and tracking complex grant deliverables, this role is ideal for a proactive development professional who thrives in a mission-driven environment and is passionate about racial equity and social justice.
The Institutional Partnerships Coordinator will work closely with the Foundations Relations Officer or equivalent, as well as the Grants Accounting Manager and various Program Directors.
What You’ll be Doing:
Responsibilities of Institutional Partnerships Coordinator include but are not limited to:
External Engagement
- Lead management of an assigned portfolio of institutional funding prospects and funders.
- Implement effective cultivation and stewardship strategies for assigned portfolio.
- Draft proposals in line with donor interests and programmatic priorities.
- Draft grant reports that detail progress on grant deliverables.
- Draft and send responses to funder inquiries for assigned portfolio.
- Draft responses and send proactive outreach to assigned portfolio funders, and assist with sending outreach to the organization's overall foundations portfolio in limited circumstances when requested.
- Write letters of intent and other cultivation and solicitation correspondence for institutional prospects.
- Draft other documents as needed to fulfill grant requirements or application requests.
- Work with the appropriate staff to secure project information using this information to develop solicitation materials.
- Lead tracking and fulfillment of grant reporting and proposal deadlines.
- Liaise with appropriate finance and development grant information to support finance and development systems maintenance.
- Maintain organized and updated records in the database and on a shared drive on institutional contacts and proposal and reporting deadlines.
- Maintain working knowledge of programmatic priorities and current issues and events as they occur.
- Track in database and report on activity for assigned portfolio and deadlines for institutional funder portfolio.
- Prepare materials for internal meetings that align stakeholder and staff expectations and agreements on grant deliverables.
- Provide executive-level support to senior staff in preparation for solicitation or stewardship opportunities, including supporting the Foundation Relations Officer or equivalent in creating concise briefing materials in advance of meetings with donors and prospects.
- Qualify new prospects for assignment to the institutional portfolio on a quarterly basis.
- Help develop and execute special cultivation and stewardship opportunities, such as small events for select donors/prospects in the institutional portfolio.
- Collaborate with Accounting Department and Grants Accounting Manager.
- Collaborate with other departments, including Finance, Communications, and all Program Directors.
- Support senior and program staff on institutional donor engagement opportunities.
- Ensure funders receive timely and accurate reports on the use of their gifts and progress.
- Special projects and other tasks as assigned by the Chief Development Officer; and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements and Competencies:
- Strong belief in the Lawyers’ Committee’s work and mission.
- Commitment to racial equity, diversity, and inclusion. Respect for differences in race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability, and socioeconomic background.
- Bachelor’s Degree and 3-6 years of professional experience with at least 1-2 years’ experience in nonprofit fundraising.
- Effective interpersonal and communication abilities with the capacity to communicate effectively and respectfully on the phone and in-person with donors, board members, volunteers, staff, and the general public.
- Detailed-oriented self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to simplify complex themes and activities into a short, compelling presentation or written piece. Familiarity with talking about utilizing litigation and policy to promote social justice is preferred.
- Outstanding interpersonal and oral communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, take the initiative and exercise good judgment in stressful circumstances. Flexibility and a willingness to take on new tasks as the responsibilities of the position evolve.
- Experience with donor database management and systems to track fundraising campaigns, ensuring complete, accurate, secure, and private donor and campaign records.
- Proficiency with donor databases, preference for Raisers Edge, and office technology and information systems (including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work occasional overtime or irregular hours.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Ready to Make an Impact? If you are passionate about civil rights, racial justice, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, we want to hear from you. Join our mission to drive positive change and contribute to our dynamic team!
Apply Today: Be part of the force for civil rights and make a lasting impact. Submit your application to help us create a more equitable and inclusive world.
Benefits: The Lawyers' Committee offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision), parental leave, 403(b) contribution with employer match contributions, voluntary short- and long-term disability and an employer paid monthly cell phone stipend.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: The Lawyers’ Committee embraces diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We strongly encourage candidates of color and candidates from underrepresented communities to apply. The Lawyers’ Committee does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law.
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union. Employment terms, including wages and benefits, are subject to collective bargaining agreements.
The expected range for this role will be: $58,000 - $75,000.
- $58,000 - $75,000/year
