Development Coordinator - Baltimore, MD, US

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) advocates with and for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services, community collaboration, and systemic change. · Since 1911, Maryland Legal Aid has provided high-quality legal aid to vulnerabl ...

Job description

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) advocates with and for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services, community collaboration, and systemic change.

Since 1911, Maryland Legal Aid has provided high-quality legal aid to vulnerable, low-income people and communities – helping to remedy their civil legal issues and become empowered to overcome challenges, achieve stability and independence, and reach their goals. MLA also identifies and seeks to remedy systemic barriers. MLA's core work includes eviction and foreclosure prevention, family law, children's rights, consumer protection, securing public benefits, and access to healthcare. MLA advocates operate primarily through the courts, via individual representation of indigent clients, but also engage in impact litigation, public communication and outreach, and policy advocacy.

Through this holistic approach, Maryland Legal Aid serves to amplify the voices of tens of thousands of economically disadvantaged and vulnerable Marylanders each year and seeks to be a leader in the legal services field nationwide.

About the Role 

The Development Coordinator provides essential support to the development team. This role focuses on donor database management, gift acknowledgment, donor stewardship, reporting, event logistics, and administrative coordination to ensure smooth and successful fundraising operations. This is a great opportunity for a candidate looking to learn and grow in the development and fundraising field while focusing on advancing social justice and critical legal services in Maryland. 

About the Team   

You'll be joining a newly formed, integrated Development and Communications team at Maryland Legal Aid, an energetic group of 10 professionals, including our dedicated 5-person Grants team. Led by our new Chief Development and Communications Officer, this team is charged with bringing fresh momentum to how we tell our story, engage supporters, and expand our funding base. Together, we're building a collaborative, mission-driven culture that connects communications and development strategy to elevate Maryland Legal Aid's profile and grow a vibrant community of donors, partners, and advocates for justice.  

Responsibilities  

• Project manage 3–4 annual fund campaigns (email and direct mail) providing necessary support to ensure successful campaigns including completing campaign briefs, managing audience segmentation, and providing campaign analytics and reporting.
• Maintain donor records in Bloomerang: data entry, list generation, and reporting.
• Execute a dynamic annual donor stewardship program designed to strengthen retention and engagement, including timely gift processing, personalized acknowledgements, and ongoing donor communications. 
• Support logistics for 2-3 major fundraising events and assist with smaller outreach activities.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of donor records in Bloomerang through consistent data entry, list creation, and reporting to support fundraising operations.
• Prepare mailing lists, merge letters, and liaise with vendors for printing/mailing.
• Support donor research, meeting prep, and follow-up documentation.  
• Create custom online donation forms in Bloomerang Fundraising for campaigns and report on campaign performance.   
• Deliver timely insights through monthly reporting on campaign and overall fundraising performance against benchmarks.  
• Liaise with Finance on offline gift entry and donation reconciliation.  
• Provide general administrative support to the fundraising team.  

Qualifications  

• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.  
• Comfortable with fundraising CRMs, spreadsheets, and email platforms.  
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.  
• Interest in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations.  
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and access to justice.  

Work Environment 

This position is based in the Baltimore City office and is a hybrid role with a minimum of two-days per week worked in person. More days in-person may be needed to attend leadership and other relevant meetings. Work duties are typically performed at a desk with regular interaction in-person, videoconference, instant messaging, and email.  

Benefits  

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $70,000. In addition, MLA offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, three weeks of paid time off, paid sick leave, 14 annual paid holidays, and more.   

Application and Additional Requirements  

If you are ready to join in our important mission and ensure dignity, equity and justice for all, please submit a resume and cover letter describing your interest and qualifications with your online application.

Note that references will be required at the time of the final interview.   

Maryland Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace, reflective of our core values, for all employees.