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Role: Development Assistant
Team: Development
Location: Baltimore, MD
Status: National Organization of Legal Services Workers Bargaining Unit
April 2026
Benefits
403(b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Be a critical member in a team of dedicated social justice advocates! The Public Justice Center seeks a Development Assistant to provide administrative support for the PJC’s strategic fundraising efforts.
The Public Justice Center (PJC)
The Public Justice Center pursues systemic change to build a just society. The PJC uses legal advocacy tools to pursue social justice, economic and racial equity, and fundamental human rights for people who are struggling to provide for their basic needs. The PJC is a non-profit civil rights law firm that provides advice and representation to clients with low incomes, advocates before legislatures and government agencies, and collaborates with community and advocacy organizations. Founded in 1985, the PJC is a leader in public interest law reform in Maryland and nationally. For more about the PJC, visit our website: www.publicjustice.org.
The Position and Core Duties
The Development Assistant will play a critical role in the PJC’s capacity to advocate for systemic change – providing logistical and administrative support to enable the PJC to meet its ambitious annual fundraising goals and regularly engage with supporters. The Development Assistant reports to the Director of Development and works closely with members of the development, communications and branding, finance and administration, and executive teams.
Core Duties Of This Position Include
Working closely with the development team to create and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan.
Becoming and serving as the development team’s in-house expert in our development/communications database (EveryAction) and in the reporting functions of our case management database (LegalServer).
Processing donations, pledges, pledge reminders, pledge payments, gift receipts, donor acknowledgements, and supporters’ recognition and communication preferences accurately and timely. This includes gifts made directly to the Public Justice Center and through third-party processors.
Establishing standards and practices for entering and updating supporter data in EveryAction to ensure data integrity.
Creating reports for reconciliation between EveryAction and QuickBooks, and providing donation information requested during the annual audit.
Extracting and verifying data from LegalServer to support grant reporting.
Providing logistical and administrative support for mailed and emailed fundraising appeals and donor communications, including the annual report, annual appeal, law firm campaign, and newsletters.
Supporting members of the development team and the Executive Director in developing and executing donor cultivation and stewardship plans.
Providing logistical and administrative support for the planning and execution of events, including anniversary events, Lawyers’ Alliance events, and other fundraising and donor relationship-building events.
Coordinating the PJC’s charitable solicitation registration renewals and presence on charity watchdog sites such as Charity Navigator and GuideStar/Candid.
Actively participating in development team meetings, all-staff meetings, and organization-wide initiatives, including our race equity work. This includes taking notes at development team meetings and assigning follow-up tasks.
Performing other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position and may require more than 40 hours in a workweek, including the potential for evening and weekend work. This position is based in Baltimore with the option to work remotely up to two days per week.
Desired Skills And Experience
Successful candidates will likely have one or more of the following qualifications:
3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a legal services or social justice-related nonprofit.
Associate’s Degree Or Additional Relevant Experience Preferred.
In addition, the following qualifications are valued for this position. Applicants should also identify other related or supplementary skills and experiences.
Passion for social justice and commitment to the mission of the Public Justice Center.
Excellent use of development/communications databases, prospect research tools, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google (Docs, Sheets, and Slides), Adobe, and meeting and productivity tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Slack). Experience with EveryAction and case management databases is a plus.
Knowledge of state and federal fundraising regulations is a plus.
Excellent organizational/project management skills and the ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple projects concurrently.
Strong attention to detail and skills in problem solving, data analysis, written communications, and public speaking.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others within and outside the PJC.
Commitment to quality control, accuracy, confidentiality, fundraising ethics, and a learning culture.
Compensation
The target salary for the Development Assistant is from $60,000 to $75,000 and is contingent on experience.
Applications
To apply, please submit (1) a cover letter explaining your interest, (2) a resume, and (3) the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to https://public-justice-center.careerplug.com/jobs/3369256 . Please upload your cover letter and references as a single PDF in the “Cover Letter” portion of the application module.
The desired start date for this position is June 22, 2026. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For priority consideration, apply by May 1, 2026.
Team: Development
Location: Baltimore, MD
Status: National Organization of Legal Services Workers Bargaining Unit
April 2026
Benefits
403(b)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Be a critical member in a team of dedicated social justice advocates! The Public Justice Center seeks a Development Assistant to provide administrative support for the PJC’s strategic fundraising efforts.
The Public Justice Center (PJC)
The Public Justice Center pursues systemic change to build a just society. The PJC uses legal advocacy tools to pursue social justice, economic and racial equity, and fundamental human rights for people who are struggling to provide for their basic needs. The PJC is a non-profit civil rights law firm that provides advice and representation to clients with low incomes, advocates before legislatures and government agencies, and collaborates with community and advocacy organizations. Founded in 1985, the PJC is a leader in public interest law reform in Maryland and nationally. For more about the PJC, visit our website: www.publicjustice.org.
The Position and Core Duties
The Development Assistant will play a critical role in the PJC’s capacity to advocate for systemic change – providing logistical and administrative support to enable the PJC to meet its ambitious annual fundraising goals and regularly engage with supporters. The Development Assistant reports to the Director of Development and works closely with members of the development, communications and branding, finance and administration, and executive teams.
Core Duties Of This Position Include
Working closely with the development team to create and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising plan.
Becoming and serving as the development team’s in-house expert in our development/communications database (EveryAction) and in the reporting functions of our case management database (LegalServer).
Processing donations, pledges, pledge reminders, pledge payments, gift receipts, donor acknowledgements, and supporters’ recognition and communication preferences accurately and timely. This includes gifts made directly to the Public Justice Center and through third-party processors.
Establishing standards and practices for entering and updating supporter data in EveryAction to ensure data integrity.
Creating reports for reconciliation between EveryAction and QuickBooks, and providing donation information requested during the annual audit.
Extracting and verifying data from LegalServer to support grant reporting.
Providing logistical and administrative support for mailed and emailed fundraising appeals and donor communications, including the annual report, annual appeal, law firm campaign, and newsletters.
Supporting members of the development team and the Executive Director in developing and executing donor cultivation and stewardship plans.
Providing logistical and administrative support for the planning and execution of events, including anniversary events, Lawyers’ Alliance events, and other fundraising and donor relationship-building events.
Coordinating the PJC’s charitable solicitation registration renewals and presence on charity watchdog sites such as Charity Navigator and GuideStar/Candid.
Actively participating in development team meetings, all-staff meetings, and organization-wide initiatives, including our race equity work. This includes taking notes at development team meetings and assigning follow-up tasks.
Performing other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position and may require more than 40 hours in a workweek, including the potential for evening and weekend work. This position is based in Baltimore with the option to work remotely up to two days per week.
Desired Skills And Experience
Successful candidates will likely have one or more of the following qualifications:
3 years of relevant experience, preferably in a legal services or social justice-related nonprofit.
Associate’s Degree Or Additional Relevant Experience Preferred.
In addition, the following qualifications are valued for this position. Applicants should also identify other related or supplementary skills and experiences.
Passion for social justice and commitment to the mission of the Public Justice Center.
Excellent use of development/communications databases, prospect research tools, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Google (Docs, Sheets, and Slides), Adobe, and meeting and productivity tools (Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Slack). Experience with EveryAction and case management databases is a plus.
Knowledge of state and federal fundraising regulations is a plus.
Excellent organizational/project management skills and the ability to manage tight deadlines and multiple projects concurrently.
Strong attention to detail and skills in problem solving, data analysis, written communications, and public speaking.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others within and outside the PJC.
Commitment to quality control, accuracy, confidentiality, fundraising ethics, and a learning culture.
Compensation
The target salary for the Development Assistant is from $60,000 to $75,000 and is contingent on experience.
Applications
To apply, please submit (1) a cover letter explaining your interest, (2) a resume, and (3) the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three references to https://public-justice-center.careerplug.com/jobs/3369256 . Please upload your cover letter and references as a single PDF in the “Cover Letter” portion of the application module.
The desired start date for this position is June 22, 2026. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For priority consideration, apply by May 1, 2026.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000