Mecklenburg County Bar

Charlotte, NC

Position Title: Director of Foundation Development
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience

The Mecklenburg Bar Foundation (MBF) announces an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic team where fresh ideas and innovation are encouraged and supported as the Director of Foundation Development. Our mission is to advance public understanding and respect for the rule of law and the role of the legal profession; to promote the highest ideals of professionalism, public service and access to the legal system; and to support the goals of the Mecklenburg County Bar and its 4,200+ members.

The Director of Foundation Development will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic development initiatives and an annual fundraising campaign, and overseeing MBF volunteers who solicit charitable donations used for grant awards to eligible nonprofits and the operation of the MBF.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Oversees the fundraising campaign
• Provides overall structure of the fundraising campaign, including recommendations and suggestions for improvement
• Analyzes and recommends annual dollar and participation goals
• Plans and develops campaign materials and timelines
• Solicits donors, individually and with volunteers
• Coordinates with the Planning and Development committee, the MBF Board and volunteers as assigned or needed
• Develops strategies to engage and utilize volunteers and the MBF Executive Director in the campaign
• Develops a calendar of projected progress
• Provides support for volunteers who solicit funds
• Assists in identification of new and returning prospects
• Works closely with leadership to identify avenues of financial support
• Works with internal staff to determine timely processing of payment and pledge information and donor letters
• Coordinates through appropriate staff to ensure fundraising database module is sufficient and working effectively
• Ensures appropriate donor recognition

The Director of Foundation Development is an employee of the Mecklenburg County Bar, a 501c6 and membership organization, whose job primarily supports the MBF. This position reports to the Executive Director, is an integral part of the senior staff and works cooperatively and in a proactive, positive manner with all staff and volunteers. Responsibilities include other duties/projects as assigned by the Executive Director.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in non-profit development including: overseeing fundraising initiatives and direct donor solicitation. Public relations, volunteer and nonprofit management experience is very beneficial.

The Director will be a dynamic leader with
• excellent written and verbal communications skills;
• thorough attention to detail;
• ability to think strategically;
• strong organizational and problem-solving skills;
• ability to work independently and with team;
• working knowledge of databases and budgets; and
• 4-year college degree.