Development Specialist

Development Specialist

Albuquerque, NM

New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans to promote family and economic stability, helping clients access food, shelter, security, and preserve their unique cultural heritages. NMLA provides services throughout New Mexico through offices and programs serving communities across the state.

The Development Specialist strengthens NMLA's individual and corporate fundraising efforts through donor engagement and annual giving strategies and supports grant development and other fundraising initiatives to grow and diversify organizational revenue. The Development Specialist reports to the Director of Resource Development.

Major Areas of Accountability

1. Individual and corporate fundraising
2. Donor relationships, prospecting, and donor data management
3. Assists in grant development and reporting as needed

Responsibilities

• Individual and corporate fundraising.
• Plan, design, and execute the organization's annual giving campaign, engaging donors through in-person interactions, email, direct mail, and social media.
• Draft, design, and publish informational and fundraising materials, including the annual impact report, annual appeal materials, planned giving resources, and brochures.
• Identify, plan, and coordinate fundraising/donor cultivation events.

Donor relationship and database management

• Manage NMLA's donor database, including donor profiles and donation records, and provide quarterly reports to Executive Management.
• Foster relationships with current and prospective individual and corporate funders.
• Process all incoming donations and issue acknowledgment letters and/or thank you cards to donors; personally thank donors via phone, mail, or email on an as-needed basis.

Other strategies to grow and diversify fundraising

• Work with the Director of Resource Development and Executive Director to grow and diversify income sources.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of NMLA's resource development plan.
• Other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of demonstrated development experience, including direct donor engagement.
• Bachelor's Degree; related education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Strong commitment to advancing social, economic, and racial justice in our communities.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize and convey complex information clearly and persuasively for a variety of audiences.
• Highly organized with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in basic Microsoft software.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that foster a collaborative, positive, and mutually respectful team-based culture.

Company Benefits:

• 100% employer-paid BCBS medical, plus dental and vision for employees
• Generous employer contributions toward dependent coverage
• Paid time off includes annual leave (starting at 3 weeks/year), 6 days personal time, 15 holidays, sick leave, and more
• Sabbatical program eligibility
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days remote each week).
• Full-time 37.5-hour work week
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions and matching
• Meaningful mission-driven work serving New Mexico communities
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Salary: $70,000-$80,000 DOE.

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Application Deadline: Until filled; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applicants must submit a current resume, three references, and a cover letter that explains your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive all of these documents. To apply, visit: https://newmexicolegalaid.isolvedhire.com/jobs/

NMLA is an EEO Employer.