Deputy Director of Development--Full-time

National Consumers League

Deputy Director of Development--Full-time

The National Consumers League, America’s oldest consumer advocacy organization, is seeking a staff member with a strong commitment to public interest work to serve as Deputy Director of Development. The League (www.nclnet.org) is a national nonprofit organization that protects and promotes social and economic justice for consumers and workers in the United States and abroad, focusing on telemarketing and Internet fraud, food and drug safety, consumer education for teens, and fair labor standards.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Vice President for Development, the Deputy Director of Development will assist in all NCL fundraising efforts, including development of a robust online fundraising capacity; the annual Trumpeter Awards Dinner; foundation, corporate, and government grants; and individual giving, working closely with program staff and the Communications department. This new position will be integral to carrying out these organizational goals.

The Deputy Director of Development’s primary responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and editing proposals and reports, writing letters, and, in collaboration with NCL Communications Department, creating promotional and fundraising materials.
• Researching and identifying funding prospects.
• Contacting current and prospective NCL supporters by telephone and in person to promote the League's programs and solicit financial support.
• Participating in developing NCL's program, fundraising strategy, and event planning.
• Assisting in the development of budgets and financial reports.
• Maintaining the fundraising calendar, development files, and records, and managing the information flow into and out of the Development office.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to the public interest and to the philosophy and goals of NCL.
• Experience with online fundraising campaigns and grassroots advocacy efforts.
• Super organized. Familiarity with fundraising database management software essential; familiarity with DonorPerfect Online a plus.
• Exceptionally strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• At least three years experience in development, fundraising, and/or marketing.
• Solid record of achieving results and an understanding of business, foundation, and individual philanthropy.
• Detail-oriented and able to work well under tight time constraints.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humor.
• Experience in planned gifts and major gifts desirable.
• Bachelor's degree.

Salary and Benefits

Salary based on experience and education, competitive with other nonprofit public interest organizations. Full-time employees receive health, dental, disability and life insurance benefits, vacation and sick leave; and direct payroll deposit. The League offers a 401(k) retirement plan. The National Consumers League is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Please submit cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to Development Department, NCL, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20006; or by fax to 202-835-0747; or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . No phone calls, please. Candidates who are contacted for an interview will be expected to take a writing test.

Communications Associate -- Full Time

The National Consumers League seeks a motivated communications associate with excellent writing, interpersonal, and graphic design skills, to serve within the communications department. The League (www.nclnet.org) is a national nonprofit organization that protects and promotes social and economic justice for consumers and workers in the United States and abroad, focusing on such issues as telemarketing and Internet fraud, food and drug safety, and fair labor standards. 

Position Summary

The associate’s primary responsibility will be to help develop and implement NCL’s public education and advocacy efforts through online communications, publications, and media outreach. Under the direction of the Vice President for Communications, the communications associate will assist in public relations efforts, working closely with program and development staff. NCL’s Development and Communications Departments are playing key roles as the organization expands its online advocacy and fundraising efforts. This new position will be integral to carrying out these organizational goals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate: the ability to produce clean, interesting copy quickly and efficiently; excellent critical thinking and organization skills; an eye for graphic design, a keen understanding of the media, familiarity with new media; and the ability to take initiatives to help expand the communications department’s efforts.

Estimated break-down of functions as follows:

• Publicist (media outreach and monitoring; assistance with marketing materials): 50 percent
• Online communications (online advocacy and fundraising efforts, writing for Web site, blogs, monitoring new media): 25 percent
• Administrative and Departmental Support: 25 percent

Flexibility, passion for the issues, superior work ethic, and a sense of humor are essential.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to the public interest and to the philosophy and goals of NCL.
• Super organized. Familiarity with content management systems, and graphics and desktop publishing software including PhotoShop and Adobe InDesign required.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Exceptionally strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills.
• At least two years experience in communications, public relations, and/or online grassroots advocacy
• Solid record of achieving results in media outreach and experience with new media.
• Graphic design experience.
• Detail-oriented and able to work well under tight time constraints. 
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and a sense of humor. 

Salary and Benefits

Salary based on experience and education, competitive with other nonprofit public interest organizations. Excellent benefits, including health, dental, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), flex time, annual and sick leave, and federal holidays. NCL is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply

Please submit cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to Communications Assistant, NCL, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20006; or by fax to 202-835-0747; or by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . No phone calls, please. Candidates who are contacted for an interview will be expected to take a writing test.

Health policy intern part time

The National Consumers League seeks a motivated intern interested in consumer safety and advocacy. The nation’s oldest consumer organization, the League is a national organization that protects and promotes social and economic justice for consumers and workers in the United States and abroad on issues including telemarketing and Internet fraud, food and drug safety, and fair labor standards.

The intern will assist NCL staff with ongoing projects and research, related to consumer education and outreach around a variety of health issues, including general health education, health reform, health information technology, and medication safety.

The intern will assist NCL staff with research, outreach, legislative and regulatory tracking, and in the development of materials ranging from blog posts to consumer education pieces.

This internship will provide an opportunity to:

• Gain knowledge about current health policy issues;
• Become familiar with various health care organizations, including government agencies; and
• Understand coordination and management of collaborative efforts such as meetings, joint letters, and coalitions.

In addition, a National Consumers League health policy internship provides the following areas of experience:

• Because the League's staff is small, interns are an integral part, and are given responsibilities outside of their research duties, including: keeping project files up-to-date and providing limited office support (occasional data input, mailing, and filing).
• The League requires from its staff and its interns a high level of oral and written communication skills. Interns are frequently called upon to write brief reports for NCL staff to provide background information on various issues.

Occasionally, the League is able to offer a stipend when grant funding allows. Please inquire. Many interns work part time at another job while completing their NCL internship. We ask that interns make a minimum time commitment of eight weeks, spending at least 20 hours per week working at the League. Of course, we welcome longer time commitments. Work hours per week are flexible for longer-term assignments. Our goal is to tailor your internship to suit your specific needs. The League is happy to consider the particular interests of applicants and will develop specific projects, complete paperwork, etc., as needed for class credit.

Please submit cover letter, résumé, and writing sample to Health Policy Intern, NCL, 1701 K Street, N.W., Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20006, fax: 202-835-0747, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it