Strategic Development & Grants Director

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Legal Aid & Defender Association seeks a strategic Director of Development to lead grants management, fundraising, and revenue development. This senior role partners with executive leadership to ensure financial sustainability and program impact.

The Director oversees 30–40 active grants, expands individual giving, strengthens donor and funder relationships, and builds robust development systems across the organization. Collaboration with Finance and legal services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Revenue Development: Serve on Justice North's Director Team, contributing to organizational strategy, budgeting, planning, and decision‑making.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive development strategy focused on sustaining existing funding, diversifying revenue, and supporting long‑term financial stability.
• Partner with executive leadership, Finance, and legal services teams to identify funding priorities, assess organizational capacity, and pursue strategic opportunities.
• Develop multiyear revenue projections and funding strategies, identifying renewal opportunities, potential funding gaps, and financial risks.
• Identify and pursue new funding opportunities, including collaborative grants and partnerships with other organizations and government entities.

Job description

National Legal Aid & Defender Association seeks a strategic Director of Development to lead grants management, fundraising, and revenue development. This senior role partners with executive leadership to ensure financial sustainability and program impact.

The Director oversees 30–40 active grants, expands individual giving, strengthens donor and funder relationships, and builds robust development systems across the organization. Collaboration with Finance and legal services is essential.