Neighborhood Legal Services Program of the District of Columbia (NLSP) has an immediate opening for a Development Director with experience in all aspects of development including major gifts, individual donor databases, fundraising campaigns and events and other development activities. The Development Director is responsible for the strategic direction of NLSP’s development program and manages its overall financial growth and expansion, ensuring long-term stability.
The Development Director works closely with and reports directly to the Chief Development Officer to chart a clear course for effectively expanding development resources to ensure the continued financial health of the organization. A successful candidate must possess the desire to be on the cutting edge in developing comprehensive strategies to continue and expand the reach of NLSP’s services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping the disenfranchised, specifically low-income (predominately minority) residents of the District of Columbia, securing access to justice and “equalizing the playing field”. The Development Director will play a significant role in building the organization’s visibility, attracting donor and grant support, and producing successful fundraising activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of eight years of progressive experience in a development position with two years of experience in managing staff.
• Motivated self-starter with an ability to solve complex problems and a passion for philanthropy.
• Proven track record in developing and cultivating individual donor databases and ability to increase giving within reasonable timeframes.
• Experience with managing annual fundraising events that raised at least $500,000.
• Comfortable and adept at utilizing digital and social communications platforms.
• Experience in creating systems to increase the flow of information and streamline processes.
• Collaborative working style.
• Superior organization skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven ability to plan and execute effective fundraising campaigns.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with donor management software preferred.
• Ability to write and edit successful grant applications.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide general oversight of all development activities.
• Manage the day-to-day fundraising operations and donor engagement.
• Work with the Chief Development Officer on developing an annual fundraising plan.
• Develop a balanced funding mix of donor sources and solicitation programs tailored to the needs of NLSP to attract and retain donors.
• Staff the Board of Directors’ development committee.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a professional website that highlights NLSP’s accomplishments and client successes.
• Oversee the implementation of the annual fundraising event and other small fundraising gatherings.
• Identify new grant opportunities that match NLSP’s priority areas and write competitive grant proposals.
• Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with donors and current or potential foundation partners.
• Oversee the organization’s development database.
• Create and execute a strategy for increasing NLSP’s individual donor base.
• Plan, coordinate, oversee and/or implement all fundraising activities.
• Other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested persons should send a letter of interest, resume, contact information for three professional references and a writing sample (no longer than 10 pages) to:
David Simmons, Chief Development Officer
[email protected]
Please put “Development Director” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, interested applicants are encouraged to submit applications by December 14, 2020 at which time applications will be reviewed. All subsequent applications will be reviewed as received.