You: You believe great donor communications inspire action and build lasting relationships, and you know direct mail remains one of the most effective ways to engage supporters. You’re an organized, detail-oriented project manager who has experience developing and executing successful direct mail campaigns, balancing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and collaborating with stakeholders to bring projects from concept to completion. At the same time, you bring creativity and strong communication skills, helping craft compelling, mission-driven messages that resonate with donors and advance our fundraising goals.

Them: Bureaucrats, city councils, mayors, governors, and federal agencies stripping Americans of their rights every day. There’s a lot of government overreach out there, and it’s backed by seemingly endless resources. But fortunately, like all lumbering giants, abusive government is most vulnerable when countered by individuals who act strategically and nimbly, take calculated risks, have each other’s backs, and are confident in, and passionate for the cause—the very sort of swashbucklers we employ in spades here at PLF.

Us: We fight back. Pacific Legal Foundation is the nation’s first and most successful public interest law firm dedicated to vindicating individual liberty. PLF has an unmatched record in the United States Supreme Court, with 18 victories out of 21 cases litigated at the Court—so far. We have nearly 200 active cases nationwide and a growing number of legislative and administrative policy wins.

We are a next-generation public interest law firm. What does “next-generation” mean for a legal nonprofit? It means we aren’t interested in doing the same thing as everyone else. We aspire to be the best player in a constantly changing game.

Here’s what you get to do in this role:

PLF is fortunate to have a community of more than 6,000 annual donors who make our work possible, and direct mail remains one of the most important ways we connect with, educate, and inspire them. Each year, we deliver more than 200,000 pieces of mail, from donor appeals and stewardship communications to planned giving outreach and mission-focused updates. As we continue to grow and expand our donor base, we’re looking for someone who can bring strategy, organization, and creativity to our direct mail program.

In this role, you’ll serve as the project manager behind our donor communications calendar—coordinating housefile solicitations, monthly At Stake publications, planned giving mailers, client thank-you communications, and special campaigns. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring every communication is thoughtful, timely, and impactful, helping strengthen relationships with our donors and advance PLF’s mission.

Your specific job duties will likely include:

  • Manage renewal and reactivation mailing calendar
  • Assist with the execution of acquisition program
  • Coordinate with external print, writing, and design vendors
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders’ approvals/deadlines
  • Track mail performance and costs
  • Building out PLF’s multi-channel strategy, integrating online with mail.

This role is ideal for someone with:

  • 3+ years of experience in direct mail/direct marketing
  • Strong attention to detail – specifically in reviewing mailing proofs.
  • The ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly, and meet deadlines on time
  • Can balance red-meat communications with complex legal issues.
  • Can manage supervisors, colleagues, and external vendors to complete a project.

General information:

Pacific Legal Foundation identifies and litigates important legal issues to set landmark precedents that will benefit Americans nationwide. Using strategic and principled litigation, communications, and research, we battle for freedom in the nation’s courts and the court of public opinion.

As a national nonprofit organization, PLF has brick-and-mortar offices in Sacramento, California and Arlington, Virginia, although approximately half of the staff works from home offices across the country.

Minimal travel required, including attendance at annual staff retreats (locations vary)

This is a full-time, permanent position. PLF is committed to recruiting and retaining the highest-quality talent available nationwide and offers a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, medical and dental insurance, and employer-paid retirement savings. We take work-life balance seriously through our generous paid leave and flextime policies. We have a flexible, collaborative, positive, and collegial work culture. We take pride in investing in your future and encourage internal advancement. PLF is the place for someone principled, tenacious, and determined to succeed in positively shaping the future of our country and restoring real limits on government power.

Compensation:

The target annual salary range for this role is $70-80,000.

How to Apply:

To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter detailing:
    • Why PLF is the place for you, including your interest in this job and PLF’s mission
    • Salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Stephanie Keaveney, Director of Talent Intelligence at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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