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Location: Lakeland, FL | Ft Myers | Belle Glade

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Job Overview
The purpose of this position is to assist the Resource Development Director with grant development for obtaining funds from grants, foundations, corporations, individuals, special events and government sources through grant writing, annual appeals, events, and strategic campaigns. The Resource Development Coordinator will work to assist with establishing long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies to further the organization’s private attorney involvement program and fundraising initiatives liaison to the board fundraising committee. The Resource Development Cooridinator is expected to assist with creating marketing materials, and social media and advertising campaigns as part of a public relations strategy.

Essential Functions
1. Work with FRLS Resource Development director to assist with creating and implement a strategic and comprehensive fundraising plan to secure unrestricted and special funds for FRLS through individual and major gifts, corporate and foundation contributions, special events and other initiatives.
2. Interact with highly-skilled legal and other professionals who provide ongoing services and support to FRLS.
3. Assist with identifying and cultivate key potential major donors and nurture existing donor relationships.
4. Prepare and assist with implementation of strategic communications activities and materials in order to raise the public profile of FRLS, in addition to work well Private Attorney Involvement Director with efforts and fundraising activities.
5. Manage all aspects of the resources development including planning, database, and recordkeeping and reporting as requested by our funders.
6. Work with administration to track all pledges, gifts, and renewals, provide acknowledgements to all donors, and follow up on pledges with reminders as needed.
7. Working knowledge of Florida Statute § 496 Solicitation of Funds, as well as other donor and funder requirements, and work in conjunction with the Finance Director to maintain fundraiser policies as needed.
8. Identify available grants and assist in grant writing.
9. Oversee and supervise the production of written materials and mail-outs in support of development and public relations activities, including annual reports, newsletters, recognition ads, press releases, direct mail pieces, staff participation on talk shows, etc.: work with media to relay the facts and successes of FRLS.
10. Plan and direct marketing compliance as related to financial development.
11. Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives.
12. Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives.
13. Coordinate fund raising special events.
14. Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
15. Must be able to travel as needed.
16. Perform other related duties as requested.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
1. Minimum of one year of related experience in development or equivalent combination education and experience.
2. BS or BA degree in business, marketing, or nonprofit leadership with fundraising experience
3. Some knowledge of the legal system, commitment to the mission of FRLS and compassion for the Clients.
4. Ability to forge positive relationships with prospects and colleagues.
5. Good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
7. Creativity and ability to maximize the use of existing resources.
8. Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Adobe Illustrator, and utilization in Legal Server.
9. Skilled in using social media.
10. Persuasive writing, and the ability to interact at the executive level.
11. Must be able to effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, clients and the public.
12. Must be able to effectively work in high pressure situations which involve deadlines.
 

Working conditions
This position operates in a professional office environment.
Physical requirements
1. Must be able to work weekends and travel when needed.
 

Direct reports
None

Other
The Resource Developer of Florida Rural Legal Services, is an exempt position and not subject to the FRLS collective bargaining agreements.

EEOC Statement:
Florida Rural Legal Services, Inc., does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other characteristic protected by federal, state of local law.

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