Oferta de trabajo: Drector Donor Dev & External Relations

Buffalo. Center for Elder Law & Justice. Director of Donor Development & External Relations. Starting at $70,000/year.

Center for Elder Law & Justice is looking to fill a full-time Director of Donor Development & External Relations.

About CELJ Center for Elder Law & Justice (CELJ) is a civil legal services organization fighting for justice, primarily for low-income older adults, in 10 counties in Western New York. Our attorneys stop illegal evictions, save clients homes from foreclosure, put a stop to elder domestic violence, fight for public benefits, work with our local immigrant & refugee populations, and represent grandparents and other kinship care relatives in custody and neglect petitions in family court. We also advocate for systems-wide policy changes, commenting frequently on changes to regulations and working with local elected leaders on legislation that will impact the poor and vulnerable older adults in our area. We believe that independence and dignity are the hallmarks of justice.

SUMMARY: Responsible for planning, organizing and directing revenue streams through fundraising, donor relations, and planned giving. The Director is responsible for overseeing agency branding, media relations, social media/web presence, and marketing activities.

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Develop & implement annual communications plan * Develop & implement a new planned giving program * Oversee e-mail marketing efforts * Collaborate with Managing Attorney of Program Development, to develop and implement our yearly fundraising and development plan, analyzing prior years, setting goals & making changes when necessary * Responsible for drafting the annual report * Act as media contact for the agency, facilitating interviews and responses, may represent the agency when appropriate * Working with the Supervising Attorneys and the HR team, responsible for drafting content for quarterly employee newsletters * Working with the Supervising Attorneys and the Senior Management Team responsible for drafting content for quarterly external newsletters to our supporters * Responsible for oversight of Constant Contact while developing and sending regular communications * Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with major donors and increase current donor base * Engage current and past board members to support the work of CELJ * Responsible for nominating staff for local, statewide and national awards to keep CELJ in the public eye * Approve all branding efforts, publications, brochures and merchandise * Oversee agency social media presence and website, including the drafting of content * Working with Support Staff, Oversee CRM database (Neon) and ensure proper gift entry, donor recognition and acknowledgement for tax purposes

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assist with outreach and office events * Work on special projects, as needed * May require some travel

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: * Bachelors degree in related field * Strong writing skills, required * Must be able to create content * Ability to use Canva * Experience developing Press Relationships, preferred * Experience with major fundraising events, required * Experience with planned giving programs, preferred

CELJ offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, including: * Hybrid schedule eligibility * Generous vacation and sick time * Employer covered health, dental & vision * Fourteen holidays a year, plus two half-day holidays * Summer hours between Memorial Day and Labor Day * Payment of license fees and association dues * Encouragement of professional development * Eligible for Federal Loan Forgiveness

Salary starting at 70K

Resumes to Rachel Haseley, CHRO, rhaseley@elderjusticeny.org