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ATTORNEY
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is seeking an attorney to work in its Lasting Solutions Unit, which provides a full range of family law representation to victims of domestic violence. This attorney will be expected to handle cases primarily for clients located in the Jefferson County area. Significant state court work expected, including pursuit of appellate and extraordinary remedies where appropriate. Must have strong interest in working with victims of domestic abuse. At least 5 years family law experience preferred. Strong communication, research, and writing skills required. Attorney must be licensed to practice in Missouri or available to take the next Missouri Bar Exam. Salary $37,000+, depending on experience. Send resumes no later than May 16, 2008, to: Beth Roper, Legal Services of Eastern MO, 4232 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108. E.O.E.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is seeking a Director Development. The Director of Development reports directly to the Executive Director and is a key member of LSEM’s leadership team as the manager of the Development Department. Working closely with the Executive Director, Board, staff and volunteers, this individual is responsible for formulating, implementing, and directing the fundraising strategies for LSEM. This person will implement a comprehensive development plan incorporating all levels of fundraising. Status: Full-time, exempt position Salary: Commensurate with experience
Responsibilities:
- Plans, directs and implements a comprehensive development program that generates individual, corporate, foundation and organizational donors at a variety of levels.
- Leads a fund development program that includes annual/monthly giving, major giving, planned giving, foundation and corporate support, grants and special events.
- Creates and implements strategies and research to identify, prioritize, cultivate, solicit, recognize and steward all donors and prospects in accordance with LSEM’s strategic plan.
- Builds and sustains relationships with current, new and potential donors.
- Supervises grant writer in collaborating with staff on research and writing of grant opportunities.
- Motivates and informs prospects and donors to enable the organization to accomplish the programs necessary to fulfill its mission.
- Leads organizational branding and marketing efforts to bring and sustain a strong community identify for LSEM.
- Collaborates with staff, board and volunteers to gather stories and outcome statistics that demonstrate the results and value of programs funded.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Business, marketing or PR degree preferred.
- At least five years of management experience in fund development.
- Demonstrated a successful record of securing major donors.
- A strong leader and manager able to motivate staff.
- A highly motivated individual and a self-starter.
- A strategic thinker on both micro and macro levels.
- An outgoing individual with superior oral and written communications skills.
- Expertise and understanding of process in research, information gathering and grant writing.
- An understanding of pertinent federal and state guidelines regarding non-profit operations and charitable giving.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate, and manage multiple long- and short-term projects simultaneously, effectively and creatively.
- Familiarity with Donor II database management system a plus.
Resumes are due no later than May 23, 2008. Please email your resume to: egroper@lsem.org or mail your resume to: Beth Roper, Legal Services of Eastern MO, 4232 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63108. E.O.E
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