Development Program Director

Overview

Announcement Date: 1/21/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Entity:
New Mexico State Bar Foundation (NMBF)
Position:
Development Program Director (Full-Time)
Full-Time Salary: $68,000 - $78,000/annually (depending on experience and qualifications)

Location:

Albuquerque, NM (travel possibly required)

The New Mexico State Bar Foundation (NMBF) is the charitable arm of the State Bar of New Mexico (SBNM), representing the legal community’s commitment to serving the people of New Mexico and the profession. The mission of the NMBF includes enhancing access to legal services for underserved populations, promoting innovation in the delivery of legal services and providing legal education to members and the public.

The SBNM is a professional membership organization of attorneys licensed to practice law in New Mexico. The mission of the State Bar is to be a united and inclusive organization serving the legal profession and the public.

The NMBF seeks qualified applicants to join our team as a full-time (40 hours/week) Development Program Director. The successful incumbent will be responsible for leading fundraising efforts for the New Mexico State Bar Foundation, creating and managing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, building relationships with stakeholders, cultivating donors and sponsors, securing grant funding, and organizing Foundation fundraising events. $68,000-$78,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Generous benefits package included. This position qualifies for partial telecommuting.

• Serve as the Foundation’s primary fundraising leader, analyzing the Foundation’s fundraising and development needs, creating and implementing strategic fundraising plans to meet those needs and to ensure long-term growth and sustainability.
• Responsible for the oversight and development of all fundraising programs and campaigns such as fundraising events, endowments, memorials, etc., including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gifts and donors.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward prospective and existing donors; strengthen relationships with corporate and foundation partners; and engage Board of Directors to support these efforts.
• Research available grant options, write grant proposals and apply for grants to supplement fundraising for the Foundation, manage grants maintaining the grant calendar, tracking budgets and outcomes, and submitting reports in a timely manner.
• Evaluate annual development and fundraising projects and programs and make recommendations to senior staff regarding changes and improvements.
• Provide input to the annual budgeting processes of the Foundation by preparing an annual budget for planned development and fundraising projects/programs including accurate, detailed cost verses revenue analysis of each program/project.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Department to develop content creation for website and social media, and printed materials including newsletters, flyers, and brochures to facilitate communication with potential and existing donors, sponsors, and partners. Also, work with the Marketing and Communications Department to design, develop, and oversee the implementation of marketing plans for departments and programs of the Foundation.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with individuals, law firms and corporations interested in reaching members of the State Bar through advertising, sponsor ships at the annual meeting, donations to the Bar Foundation, etc. Develop, present, and secure agreements with law firms and other businesses.
• Increase community awareness of the Foundation through speaking engagements, community meetings and other appropriate forums.
• Promote an attitude and position of integrity and professionalism by adhering to the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Code of Ethical Principles and Standards of Professional Practice and the Donor Bill of Rights.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Executive Director of the New Mexico Bar Foundation.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Business, Marketing, Communications, Finance or other related field) and 4 or more…