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<div>GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who is passionate about fundraising and progressive politics to get started in the major gifts sector.
 
We are seeking a development professional to serve as Major Gifts Assistant. This position reports to the Director of Development and will work as a part of a large development office.
 
The development assistant is a key member of the major gifts team that ensures all procedures run smoothly, donations are properly tracked and acknowledged, and all databases and systems are up to date.
 
 
RESPONSIBILITES:<ul><li>
Batching and coding all major gifts, planned gifts and bequests;</li><li>
Managing the Major Gifts Donor Acknowledgement Program;</li><li>
Maintaining, standardizing, and mining donor data;</li><li>
Reconciling donations each month received through multi-channeled outreach efforts;</li><li>
Preparing documentation for the annual audit for major gifts;</li><li>
Ensuring donor communications and correspondence are processed and filed;</li><li>
Opening and sorting mail, scanning checks;
</li><li>Support the events team with logistical and administrative support, including taking RSVPs, creating name tags, preparing on-site needs, attending all meetings and recording action items;</li><li>
Ad-hoc duties at events including, but not limited to, guest list management, showing guests to tables set up and take down;</li><li>
Calling previous event attendees to make sure they received their invitation and various other customer service calls.</li><li>
Other tasks as assigned.</li></ul>
REQUIREMENTS:<ul><li>
High school diploma and desire to work in the fundraising field.</li><li>
0-1 years administrative or office experience.</li><li>
Strong commitment to the public interest.</li><li>
Word press and social media experience required.</li><li>
Excellent communication and solicitation skills, both oral and written.</li><li>
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and frequent deadlines.</li><li>
Level-headed and good judgment; a sense of humor; willingness to learn.</li></ul>
SALARY AND BENEFITS: 
Competitive salary and benefit package. Below is a list of some of our benefits (please note that some benefits have eligibility requirements). Salary range: $58,656 - $74,734 
Benefits include:<ul><li>
Great medical and dental coverage, including full coverage for children;
</li><li>Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus five personal days;</li><li>
Paid leave Christmas &ndash; New Years.</li><li>
401K plan with a 5% contribution from PC after one year of employment;</li><li>
12 weeks of paid parental leave after one year of employment;
</li><li>Sabbatical after 8 years of employment; and</li><li>
Student loan reimbursement program.</li></ul>
TO APPLY:
 
Please send cover letter and resume to: Amanda Fleming, afleming@citizen.org. No phone calls please.
 
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Major Gifts Assistant

<div>Public Citizen is looking for an experienced General Counsel to serve as lead in-house counsel in its Washington, DC, office. 
 
Founded in 1971, Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer-advocacy organization that advocates before all three branches of the federal government to advance the interests of consumers, workers, and the public generally. We conduct public education campaigns, run coalitions, handle litigation, and do research and advocacy on issues concerning consumer protection, access to justice, healthcare, worker health and safety, budget, tech policy including AI, and climate and energy. 
 
Public Citizen is composed of Public Citizen Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) research and educational organization, and Public Citizen, Inc., a 501(c)(4) organization with members in all 50 states. Public Citizen&rsquo;s work is described in detail on its website, www.citizen.org. 
 
The General Counsel, working with a part-time deputy general counsel, oversees all aspects of legal compliance. The General Counsel reports to Public Citizen&rsquo;s Co-Presidents and advises all of its internal managers. 
 
Responsibilities 
The General Counsel&rsquo;s responsibilities include the following:<ul><li>
Ensuring that Public Citizen maintains rigorous compliance with all applicable legal standards, including &ndash;<ul><li>
corporate governance requirements</li><li>
IRS rules governing 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations;
</li><li>federal and state lobbying registration and reporting requirements; and</li><li>
employment and labor law.
</li></ul></li><li>Drafting and reviewing contracts.</li><li>
Performing &ldquo;libel review&rdquo; of reports, press releases, and other materials before publication.</li><li>
Providing legal and strategic advice to help staff structure new projects.</li><li>
Responding to litigation threats and third-party discovery requests, retaining and working with outside counsel where appropriate.
</li><li>Providing legal advice and consultation for the human resources department, particularly with respect to employment-related matters.</li><li>
Providing legal advice and consultation for the administration and accounting departments, particularly with respect to landlord/tenant matters.</li><li>
Participating in collective bargaining.</li><li>
Assisting with estates and trusts matters.</li><li>
Responding to official government inquiries.</li><li>
Managing deputy general counsel.</li></ul>
Requirements and qualifications<ul><li>
J.D. and a minimum of 10 years&rsquo; legal experience. Admitted to practice law in Washington, DC, or eligible to waive in.</li><li>
Experience in 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit law.</li><li>
Knowledge of lobbying law and employment law preferred.</li><li>
Management experience preferred.</li><li>
Strong writing skills.</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines.</li><li>
Ability to work quickly, to prioritize tasks, and to balance numerous responsibilities, while maintaining attention to details.</li><li>
Commitment to Public Citizen&rsquo;s mission.</li></ul>
Salary and benefits 
Salary is $170,000&ndash;$190,000. Public Citizen pays the full costs of medical and dental insurance. We offer retirement benefits and generous annual leave. Hybrid work option, with 2 in-office days a week required. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 
 
Application 
 To apply, send a cover letter and resume to litapplicant@citizen.org. 

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General Counsel

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