• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Plano
• Category: Development/Fundraising
• Apply by: March 29th, 2025

About this position:

Organization:

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’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.

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

Requirements:

Must agree with and sign First Liberty’s Articles of Faith

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 and a hunger for personal and organizational growth

Ability to travel as needed

Proficiency/ability to learn Microsoft applications on an Apple operating system and CRM database

Physical Requirements:

Intermittent periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Occasional walking, standing, stooping, reaching with hands and arms

Lift up to 20 lbs. without assistance

First Liberty Institute is an Equal Opportunity employer. Personnel are chosen on the basis of ability without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or marital status, in accordance with federal and state law. Please send resumes to Lori Ross at lross@firstliberty.org