About Mountain States Legal Foundation
Mountain States Legal Foundation (MSLF) is a non-profit law firm, dedicated to restoring those rights enshrined in the Constitution, at zero legal fees to our clients. MSLF is focused on protecting property rights and economic liberty, defending the right to keep and bear arms, championing free speech and association, and upholding the principle of equal protection. From our headquarters in Colorado, we litigate crucial cases across the nation at every level—even all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States.
About the Role
MSLF seeks a highly motivated Director of Development Strategy to help lead the organization’s fundraising efforts, manage key development staff, and oversee donor database operations and event coordination. This role will be responsible for driving both strategic and tactical elements of MSLF’s fundraising, including the execution of direct mail and digital campaigns, ensuring donor engagement, and preparing strategic plans and budgets. The Director of Development Strategy will play a key role in achieving MSLF’s financial goals and reporting progress to the board and Development Resource Committee.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in nonprofit fundraising, staff management, and donor relations and an unwavering commitment to MSLF’s mission. This is a full-time role based in-office in Lakewood, Colorado. MSLF staff are able to work from home 1 day/week.
Responsibilities:
- Staff Management: Lead and oversee members of/components of the Development team, including Development Assistant, Prospect Researcher, and Events Manager. Set individual metrics, conduct annual performance reviews, and ensure the team is on track to meet quarterly and annual fundraising goals.
- Fundraising Leadership: Manage major fundraising efforts, including direct mail campaigns, digital campaigns (in coordination with contractors), and major gift solicitations. Maintain a small portfolio of approximately 50 major donors, using moves management to cultivate relationships and secure gifts.
- Donor Database Management: Oversee the Virtuous donor database to ensure accurate and timely entry of donor information. Coordinate with staff to maintain database cleanliness and collaborate with contractors for system updates and renewals.
- Event Coordination: Provide guidance to the Events Manager to plan and execute events, including logistics, marketing, and materials preparation. Ensure events align with overall fundraising goals and contribute to donor engagement strategies.
- Strategic Planning & Budgeting: Lead the preparation of biannual strategic plans and annual budgets for this position’s primary areas of responsibility. Advise on the overall plan and budget for the Development Team. Manage the department’s expenses to align with the organization’s financial growth goals.
- Board Reporting & Committee Leadership: Prepare and present monthly board reports on fundraising activities. Collaborate on the Development Resource Committee agenda, providing insights on staffing, campaign performance, and upcoming fundraising efforts.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in nonprofit development or fundraising, with a proven track record in major gifts, campaign management, and donor relations.
- Strong alignment with MSLF’s mission.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing staff and setting team goals.
- Proficiency in donor databases (experience with Virtuous is a plus), digital fundraising, and event planning.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-departmentally and with external contractors.
- Strong strategic planning and budgeting experience, with an ability to drive results while managing financial constraints.
Compensation
The projected salary range for this role is $110,000-$115,000, contingent upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate. We are also willing to explore higher compensation for an exceptional candidate or a lower range for a promising, less experienced candidate. Mountain States compensation package includes a 403(b)-retirement plan (with MSLF making employer contributions in many years, even without an employee matching contributions), generous health benefits, employer paid dental plan, vacation and sick days, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:
- Cover letter detailing your interest in this role and MSLF’s mission
- 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, Senior Manager of Outreach 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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