Director of Development
The Director of Development is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and expansion of the ongoing private fundraising program that supports operations, programs, and other purposes of North MS Rural Legal Services (NMRLS). The Director coordinates a comprehensive program to raise funds, including major gifts, annual giving, foundation and corporate grants, planned gifts, endowments and special events & campaigns, focused on attracting and increasing private support from the community, individuals, corporations, law firms, and foundations to meet the priority needs of NMRLS and to build/expand stakeholder constituency. The Director of Development, in conjunction with the Executive Director, coordinates development efforts, including necessary public relations, marketing, and other external relations activities, with appropriate committees of the Board of Directors.
For more information and to apply, please visit www.nmrls.com.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- One or more years’ experience in the fundraising field, and demonstrated success in fundraising, donor cultivation and solicitation. Ability and willingness to personally ask for contributions
- Strong written and oral communication skills, and familiarity with PR, marketing and external relations
- Skill in motivating others, including volunteers, prospective donors, Board Members and development leadership
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, and demonstrated experience in managing people and budgets
- Computer literacy and familiarity with fundraising software
- Skill in exercising initiative and independent judgment, as well as handling a large number of activities simultaneously
- Some night and weekend work as required.
Please visit www.nmrls.com.