What are the responsibilities and job description for the Donor Engagement Coordinator position at The Bail Project?
Location: Candidates must be based in a state where The Bail Project currently operates which includes the following: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IN, IL, KY, MD, MO, MT, NY, NC, OH, OK, TX, PA, SC, WA
About The Bail Project
The Problem
There is no place in the criminal justice system where money more clearly buys justice than bail. People who can’t afford bail remain in jail before trial, while those with money buy their liberty. Tying freedom to financial ability upends the presumption of innocence, tears lives apart, and perpetuates racial and economic disparities. It is also a key driver of mass incarceration. Each year, an estimated 2.5 million people sit in jail cells across America because they cannot afford bail.
The Response
The Bail Project is a national nonprofit that provides free bail assistance and pretrial support to thousands of low-income people every year. We are on a mission to combat mass incarceration and demonstrate that a more humane, equitable, and effective pretrial system is possible.
The Model
The Bail Project uses a national revolving bail fund to pay bail for individuals who are legally presumed innocent, and whom a judge has deemed eligible for release. We then provide court reminders, transportation, and work with local partner organizations to connect our clients with voluntary social services and community-based programs. We call this model Community Release with Support, and it has proven highly effective in helping people make their court dates. As our clients’ cases close, bail comes back into the fund where it is recycled to help additional people. The goal of The Bail Project is to work ourselves out of a job by gathering human stories and data from our ground work to advance legislative and policy change to end cash bail and invest in Community Release with Support (aftercashbail.org).
The Team
We are a community of advocates committed to ending mass incarceration and advancing racial and economic justice. Our organization consists of a central support hub and a growing network of client advocates or “Bail Disruptors” who work in their local communities to provide bail assistance and help advance advocacy efforts on the ground.
Job Summary
The Donor Engagement Coordinator provides proactive and effective support to enhance the Development Team’s activities, including the cultivation and stewardship of donors and funders. This role works closely with the Manager of Development, as well as the Director of Philanthropy and Major Gifts Officer, to assist with communications for donor audiences.
Key Responsibilities
You are driven, highly organized, and have a deep commitment to The Bail Project’s mission to eliminate race- and wealth-based disparities in our criminal justice system. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable working independently or in a team-based setting. To work in this organization, you will be required to work with people who have been directly impacted by the carceral system, including folks who have prior records.
This is a full-time non-exempt, in-unit position. The Bail Project offers benefit programs including competitive Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Parental Leave, a generous Vacation and Sick Leave policy, and a 401(k) plan.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, please address the following:
The Bail Project is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks the candidacy of people of color, women, LGBTQIA people, and formerly incarcerated individuals. We are committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff.
Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000
Closing Date: February 23, 2025
E-Verify Statement
The Bail Project utilizes E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify you can call 1-800-255-7688 or visit their website. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
About The Bail Project
The Problem
There is no place in the criminal justice system where money more clearly buys justice than bail. People who can’t afford bail remain in jail before trial, while those with money buy their liberty. Tying freedom to financial ability upends the presumption of innocence, tears lives apart, and perpetuates racial and economic disparities. It is also a key driver of mass incarceration. Each year, an estimated 2.5 million people sit in jail cells across America because they cannot afford bail.
The Response
The Bail Project is a national nonprofit that provides free bail assistance and pretrial support to thousands of low-income people every year. We are on a mission to combat mass incarceration and demonstrate that a more humane, equitable, and effective pretrial system is possible.
The Model
The Bail Project uses a national revolving bail fund to pay bail for individuals who are legally presumed innocent, and whom a judge has deemed eligible for release. We then provide court reminders, transportation, and work with local partner organizations to connect our clients with voluntary social services and community-based programs. We call this model Community Release with Support, and it has proven highly effective in helping people make their court dates. As our clients’ cases close, bail comes back into the fund where it is recycled to help additional people. The goal of The Bail Project is to work ourselves out of a job by gathering human stories and data from our ground work to advance legislative and policy change to end cash bail and invest in Community Release with Support (aftercashbail.org).
The Team
We are a community of advocates committed to ending mass incarceration and advancing racial and economic justice. Our organization consists of a central support hub and a growing network of client advocates or “Bail Disruptors” who work in their local communities to provide bail assistance and help advance advocacy efforts on the ground.
Job Summary
The Donor Engagement Coordinator provides proactive and effective support to enhance the Development Team’s activities, including the cultivation and stewardship of donors and funders. This role works closely with the Manager of Development, as well as the Director of Philanthropy and Major Gifts Officer, to assist with communications for donor audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with frontline fundraisers to design and create stewardship materials across donor types, including donor reports, templates, decks, one pagers and thank you's.
- Monitor the development team's general email inbox and phone, responding to donor requests and inquiries.
- Monitor and update donor recognition plan that promptly and accurately acknowledges all giving levels.
- Manage the execution of email and print communications to current and prospective supporters, including donor reports, fundraising appeals and end-of-year campaigns.
- Collaborate with Creative and Marketing on donor-centric content for social media.
- Create content for the monthly donor program of ~6,000 individual supporters, including the “Freedom Funders” monthly newsletter.
- Contribute content to and support the distribution of the organization’s annual report.
- Work closely with the Development Database Administrator to provide support with data entry.
- Other duties as assigned.
You are driven, highly organized, and have a deep commitment to The Bail Project’s mission to eliminate race- and wealth-based disparities in our criminal justice system. We’re looking for someone who is comfortable working independently or in a team-based setting. To work in this organization, you will be required to work with people who have been directly impacted by the carceral system, including folks who have prior records.
- 1-3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, marketing, or related work (required)
- Experience designing compelling materials including graphic design and PowerPoint presentations
- Strong interpersonal skills with a strength in nurturing relationships
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Experience working across teams to manage multiple assignments with firm deadlines
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences
- Familiarity with Salesforce a plus (or similar CRM system)
- Familiarity with Pardot a plus (or similar email marketing platform)
- Commitment to approaching the work through a racial justice and equity lens
This is a full-time non-exempt, in-unit position. The Bail Project offers benefit programs including competitive Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Parental Leave, a generous Vacation and Sick Leave policy, and a 401(k) plan.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, please address the following:
- Why do you want to work for The Bail Project?
- Please share 2-3 experiences that highlight why you would be a strong candidate for the Donor Engagement Coordinator position.
The Bail Project is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks the candidacy of people of color, women, LGBTQIA people, and formerly incarcerated individuals. We are committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff.
Salary Range: $55,000-$60,000
Closing Date: February 23, 2025
E-Verify Statement
The Bail Project utilizes E-Verify. To learn more about E-Verify you can call 1-800-255-7688 or visit their website. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000
