Executive Director/ Fundraiser

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miami Neuroscience Institute is seeking an Executive Director/Fundraiser committed to supporting the legal community through fundraising efforts. This role includes overseeing operations, managing finances, and fostering key partnerships. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, communication, and financial management skills, with experience in a non-profit environment. They will also be responsible for developing strategies for organizational growth and ensuring program effectiveness.

Benefits

All State and federal holidays off

Professional development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Work from home opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector or legal profession.
• Proven track record in fund-raising and donor relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead fund-raising efforts including donor cultivation and grant writing.
• Develop and manage the organization’s budget.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and recruit staff.

Skills

Leadership

Fund-raising

Financial Management

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctorate or master’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Business, or mental health field

Job description

Lawyer Helping Lawyers Foundation

Executive Director/ Fundraiser

It is the mission of the Lawyers Helping Lawyers Foundation (LHLF) to provide aid and assistance to the members of the Oklahoma legal community who suffer professional impairment due to addiction or mental health issues. The Executive Director is charged with delivering on the mission and growth goals of the organization in a fiscally sound manner. They are fully responsible for all operations of the organization. This includes providing day-to-day direction to the organization, as well as developing and executing its short- and long-range strategies and plans.

Description:

Job Title: Executive Director/ Fundraiser

Reports to: Board of Directors

Full time Employee

Compensation:

Pay range of $90,000 - $120,000.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

All State and federal holidays off.

Professional development opportunities.

Flexible schedule.

Work from home opportunities.

Fund-raising & Financial Management:

Lead fund-raising efforts, including donor cultivation, grant writing, sponsorships, and major gift programs.

Develop and manage the organization’s budget, ensuring financial stability and transparency.

Sets and directs the achievement of the organization’s operational and financial goals.

Directs financially responsible decision-making and leads the organization toward greater efficiency and programmatic growth.

Oversee financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Program Development & Oversight:

Ensure the effectiveness of programs aimed at supporting lawyers.

Evaluate program impact and refine strategies to enhance outcomes.

Foster relationships with the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Foundation, and law firms.

Utilize data, metrics, and evidence collected across channels and leverage this information to inform and prioritize future action across fund-raising initiatives.

Deploy creative content in new ways to drive community engagement and promote the good work of LHLF.

Operational Management:

Oversee day-to-day operations.

Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff, fostering a positive and inclusive culture.

Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and systems to support organizational effectiveness.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement:

Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, and community leaders including the Oklahoma Bar Foundation, law firms, and lawyers.

Represent LHLF at public events, conferences, and media engagements.

Articulate the mission of LHLF while engaging with philanthropic partners, donors, and other key stakeholders to increase LHLF awareness, align objectives and fund-raising efforts with the LHLF strategic plan, and ensure continued growth.

Goals and Objectives:

Establish personal and professional credibility with the Board, leadership team, employees and philanthropic partners based on trust, collaboration, and mutual support; be viewed as highly engaged, effective and visible.

Identify, refine, optimize, and execute strategies to advance fund-raising by assessing and identifying motivations of partners and their communities.

Reimagine stewardship for fund-raising partners to create long-lasting relationships.

Diversify partnerships by focusing on retention and development of new relationships.

Translate big-picture strategy concepts and provide direction to staff on actionable objectives, deliverables, and execution regarding programmatic growth.

Assess, refine and make recommendations to modify and/or modernize programs where appropriate and ensure optimal engagement and participation while increasing LHLF’s brand awareness and impact.

Create a deeper understanding of LHLF’s constituents by leveraging data, insights, and technology and engage them in ways that creates giving opportunities for a lifetime.

Use these insights to assess and identify new strategies to attract new, diverse constituent communities, additional revenue streams and diversified corporate partners.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required; Juris Doctorate or master’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Business, or mental health field preferred.

Minimum of 3-5 years of leadership experience in the non-profit sector or legal profession

Experience working with boards and a demonstrated history of engaged and productive board relationships.

Ability to effectively engage the board in setting strategic goals, advancing organizational initiatives, and following governance best practices.

Proven track record in fund-raising, donor relations, and financial management.

Proven track record for effectively leading an organization of similar complexity in a dynamic fund-raising environment.

Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders, donors and partners.

Strong strategic thinking, leadership, and team management skills.

Excellent communication and public speaking abilities.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail]. The email can also be used to facilitate questions as needed. In your cover letter, please answer the following question:

1.Detail a specific fundraising experience you have had. What did you learn from this experience and how would you apply that to Lawyers Helping Lawyers?

EEO Statement:

Lawyers Helping Lawyers Foundation is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and identities. Some candidates may feel like they are underqualified for a job if they do not have experience in all aspects of the job description. We encourage applicants that are excited about the role, regardless if they meet every requirement, to please apply. We believe similar, though different, experiences are transferable.

Lawyers Helping Lawyers Foundation is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Lawyers Helping Lawyers Foundation, in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, does not believe in nor discriminate on the basis of: race; color; national, social or ethnic origin; age; religion or belief; gender; sexual orientation; gender identity; marital, civil union, domestic partner or family status; disability; genetic information; Veteran status; or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

We expect and require the cooperation of all employees in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free workplace.