Liberty Justice Center (LJC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan public-interest litigation firm that fights to protect constitutional rights and hold government accountable. Through strategic, high-impact cases, LJC advances individual liberty, free speech, economic freedom, and limited government nationwide.
LJC is a mission-driven, entrepreneurial organization with a growing national profile and a commitment to achieving measurable legal victories that create lasting change.
About the Role
The Development Officer will play a critical role in driving LJC’s fundraising growth by building and managing relationships with individual donors and prospects. This position focuses on cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding donors capable of making significant gifts, helping to sustain and expand LJC’s litigation efforts.
LJC approaches fundraising through a mission-first, vision-driven strategy—engaging donors in the full scope and long-term impact of our work, rather than isolated projects. The Development Officer will be a key ambassador of this approach.
This is an ideal role for a relationship-driven fundraiser who thrives on connecting donors to meaningful impact, making direct asks, and contributing to an ambitious, results-oriented development program.
This position is fully remote anywhere in the US, with occasional travel and reports to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio & Relationship Management
- Manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects giving or capable of giving $1,000–$10,000+ annually
- Develop and execute individualized engagement and solicitation strategies for each donor
- Maintain consistent, meaningful communication to strengthen long-term relationships
- Support senior leadership in preparing for and following up on key donor meetings
Prospecting & Pipeline Development
- Identify, research, and qualify new major gift prospects through referrals and independent research
- Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospective donors
- Engage new prospects through personalized outreach and strategic cultivation
- Expand LJC’s donor base within aligned networks and communities
Planned Giving Program Development
- Lead the development and launch of LJC’s planned giving program, establishing strategy, goals, and infrastructure in partnership with LJC’s COO
- Identify and qualify planned giving prospects within the existing donor base and through new outreach
- Educate and engage donors on legacy giving options, including bequests and other deferred gifts
- Create and execute cultivation strategies to grow long-term donor commitments
- Partner with leadership, legal, and external advisors to ensure compliant and effective gift structures
- Collaborate with communications and marketing to develop planned giving materials and campaigns
- Build systems and processes within the CRM to track planned giving prospects, commitments, and pipeline growth
Grant Writing & Funding Development
- Lead the identification, development, and submission of grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and other funding sources
- Research and maintain a pipeline of prospective grant opportunities aligned with LJC’s mission and strategic priorities
- Write clear, compelling, and tailored grant proposals, letters of inquiry, and supporting materials
- Manage the full grant lifecycle, including timelines, submissions, reporting requirements, and renewals
- Track and monitor grant deadlines, deliverables, and funding outcomes to ensure compliance and maximize success
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundation and institutional funders
- Partner with leadership to align grant strategy with organizational priorities and revenue goals
- Maintain organized records of submissions, awards, and funder communications within the CRM or grant tracking system
Stewardship & Retention
- Ensure timely and thoughtful stewardship of donors through updates, recognition, and personalized engagement
- Communicate the impact of LJC’s work in a compelling and donor-centered way
- Collaborate with communications and development teams on donor materials and campaigns
CRM & Data Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records, interactions, and pipeline activity in the CRM
- Track progress toward fundraising goals and monitor portfolio performance
- Use data and reporting tools to inform strategy and prioritize efforts
Collaboration & Reporting
- Provide updates on donor activity, revenue progress, and projections to leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure a cohesive donor experience
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with a focus on individual giving or major gifts
- Proven success in soliciting and closing gifts of $1,000+ (higher-level gifts preferred)
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a remote environment
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- Strong alignment with and commitment to LJC’s mission
- Ability to travel up to ~20%
Preferred
- Experience securing mid-level or major gifts ($5,000+)
- Familiarity with public-interest law, policy, or advocacy organizations
- Existing relationships within donor networks aligned with LJC’s mission
- Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial nonprofit environment
- Knowledge of DonorPerfect and Constant Contacts
Additional Information
This description reflects the general scope and responsibilities of the role and may evolve over time. LJC reserves the right to modify duties and reporting relationships as needed. Compensation commensurate with experience.
To Apply
To apply, qualified individuals should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:
- Cover letter including:
- An introductory paragraph describing three distinct reasons you are drawn to the Liberty Justice Center’s mission and how you came to those beliefs.
- Salary requirements.
- Resume
Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/
Questions can be directed to Savannah Murphy, Project Manager at Talent Market, who is managing the search: [email protected].
There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.
While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.
Talent Market is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.