Development Officer

First Liberty Institute • Plano, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

First Liberty Institute is the largest legal organization in the nation dedicated exclusively to protecting religious freedom for all Americans. We believe that true religious liberty means recognizing the fundamental right of every individual—including all ages, races, genders, and faiths—to follow their conscience and to live according to their beliefs. Founded in 1997 and based in Plano, Texas, our legal team partners with elite volunteer attorneys across the country to secure religious freedom, from local matters to the Supreme Court, at no cost to our clients. For more information, please visit www.FirstLiberty.org. Position Summary: First Liberty Institute’s Development Officer fosters relationships with donors and prospects to grow revenue by aligning their passions with the organization’s mission of protecting religious freedom for all Americans. The Development Officer is an experienced development professional and effective communicator, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Excels in both cultivating relationships and growing revenue. The target start date for this position is November 2026.

Requirements

• Must be a professing Christian, agree with and sign First Liberty’s Articles of Faith
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or related field OR 7+ years of experience in customer service, sales, or related field
• Passion for First Liberty’s mission
• Personal and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High standards of professionalism
• True personal humility paired with a strong sense of self confidence
• Self-starter, capable of working both autonomously and collaboratively with a hunger for personal and organizational growth
• Ability to travel as needed
• Proficiency in or ability to learn Microsoft applications on an Apple operating system and a CRM database

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen authentic, lasting relationships with donors and prospects
• Develop, implement, and adapt individualized supporter strategies and modify as circumstances change
• Secure major gifts, multi-year pledges, and estate commitments to meet near, mid and long-term fundraising goals
• Contribute to existing culture of collaboration and cohesiveness
• Continually grow the donor pipeline with new major donor prospects
• Reflect organizational core values both professionally and personally
• Accurately report activity and results and keep actions updated in Raisers Edge
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level