Director of Development and Communications

Director of Development and Communications Community Legal Center The CLC’s mission is to provide civil legal services to those with limited means and those at risk, including populations not served by other legal aid agencies. This comes from our conviction that regardless of one’s circumstance in life, each person deserves the opportunity to seek justice. POSITION SUMMARY: The Community Legal Center (“CLC”), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation located in Memphis, Tennessee, seeks a Director of Development and Communications who demonstrates a passion for serving and advocating for lower income individuals and other vulnerable populations. The Director will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of the CLC’s fundraising events and activities, as well as external communications focused on engaging with the community to raise awareness of CLC’s programs and services. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE At least two years of successful fundraising and donor relations experience, including face-to-face individual gift solicitation Knowledge of and experience in grant research, writing, and reporting Experience with event planning SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent written and oral communication skills Comfort with and willingness to speak publicly Excellent organizational and time-management skills Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple projects Excellent interpersonal skills Knowledge of fundraising techniques and communications tools Familiarity with donor database management preferred Creativity and resourcefulness Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software Must be able to occasionally work outside of standard work hours as needed ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General: Act as a member of the CLC team by attending meetings and providing input on strategic initiatives Participate in long-range strategic planning and annual budgeting Represent the CLC as a positive member of the greater Memphis community Development: Develop and execute the CLC’s annual fundraising plan Build and maintain positive relationships with donors Solicit individuals, corporations, and foundations for funding Communications: Provide leadership for organizational brand awareness Manage social media accounts and email campaigns Create and update communications materials Community Engagement: Serve as a liaison between CLC and community partners Assist in advocacy efforts Attend community tabling events COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Base pay range: $50,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr. Benefits include paid parking, health insurance, flexible workplace, accrued PTO, and more. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Betsy Prendergast at betsypclcmemphis.org. J-18808-Ljbffr