Director of Development
Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) spearheads the statewide six program Legal Services network. Long recognized by the national Legal Services community as a leader in advocacy and innovation, we seek to fill an immediate opening for a Director of Development.
We seek an experienced fundraising professional to design and execute a strategic development plan aimed at maximizing private financial support for the mission and work of the New Jersey Legal Services system. In 2017 LSNJ will lead a year-long celebration of legal services’ completion of 50 years of service to low-income people in New Jersey, providing assistance in over 2.3 million cases.
The Director of Development will report directly to the President and Senior Vice President of LSNJ and work closely with the senior management team.
Responsibilities:
- Work with senior management to forge a strategic development plan, with particular focus on non-attorneys
- Identify and cultivate potential major donors, including corporate gifts and foundation support
- Foster strong relationships with new, existing and prior donors
- Organize and lead special projects and events, with immediate emphasis on the 50 th anniversary series
- Maintain accurate records of all fundraising activities
- Recruit, train, and retain volunteers to assist in donor cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and recognition
- Engage board of trustees in fundraising activities, and work with senior management to build a new statewide fundraising support body
- Prepare and disseminate communications and solicitation materials
- Identify, research, and pursue new grant opportunities from both government and private sources
- Work closely with a team of LSNJ staff from other professional disciplines
Qualifications:
- Experience with non-profit fundraising
- Bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree is preferred
- Track record in securing major gifts
- Demonstrated familiarity with internet trends and opportunities related to donor relations, with pertinent fundraising technology and software
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experienced and creative with the use of social media to promote organizational activities and accomplishments
- Ability to write in a clear, structured and persuasive way
- Creative thinking
Other relevant considerations:
- Familiarity with Legal Services and non-profit civil legal aid
- Familiarity with fundraising in New Jersey helpful
To apply please send a detailed cover letter explaining your interest in the position and salary requirements, along with a resume summarizing your previous experience with the identified responsibilities and qualifications. Also include at least two recent significant writing samples. Salary will be commensurate with that for similar positions in this geographical area and with the degree of experience in a similar position. EOE. Send all information to