Director of Development
South Coastal Counties Legal Services is seeking a full-time Director of Development to promote and fund the organization, whose purpose is to transform lives and improve communities through the provision of civil (non-criminal) legal aid to low-income people, people with disabilities and elders in Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes, Nantucket, and Norfolk Counties.
The primary objective is to secure private, unrestricted funds in order to provide assistance for the many eligible applicants now being turned away due to a lack of resources.
Reports to: Executive Director, SCCLS
Location: Fall River, MA (Office), with extensive travel within region
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Implementation of a strategic and comprehensive fundraising plan to secure unrestricted and special funds for SCCLS through individual and major gifts, corporate and foundation contributions, special events and other initiatives.
• Identification, through prospect research and interaction with staff and volunteers, of appropriate donors with capacity and reason for giving.
• Accomplishment of fundraising goals, building relationships and use of donor-centric strategies and approaches with the following:
- Board members
- Members of the legal community, both firms and individuals within the service area and elsewhere as appropriate.
- Corporations and foundations
- Individuals and members of the communities served and elsewhere if relevant.
• Interaction with highly-skilled legal and other professionals who provide ongoing service and support to SCCLS
• Nurturance and management of South Coastal Friends Committee members and volunteers, including meeting set-up and attendance, preparation of materials and supporting work of individual members.
• Implementation of strategic communications activities and materials in order to raise the public profile and support fundraising.
• Management of all aspects of development program administration including planning, database, recordkeeping and reporting.
• Work with Executive Director and managing attorneys to identify, secure, and manage grant opportunities.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree
• A minimum of five years’ professional experience in development required, with a track record of identifying, cultivating and securing contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations; grant writing; and managing donor relations.
• Demonstrated success in face-to-face solicitation for gifts of $1,000 and above
• Appreciation of the importance of the legal system, commitment to the mission of SCCLS and compassion for the clients
• Superior writing skills
• Ability to forge positive relationships with prospects and colleagues
• Experience in educating, motivating and supporting volunteers in their fundraising role
• Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Gift Works
• Commitment to a multi-year relationship with SCCLS
• Familiarity with and/or connection to
• CFRE preferred
Candidates may submit resume and cover letter no later than January 15, 2015, to: Elizabeth Hill, P.O. Box 2507, Fall River, MA 02722-2507 or elizabethhill@verizon.net
SCCLS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, the elderly and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
If assistance is needed to participate in the pre-employment process, please inform SCCLS.