Summary
Description
POSITION SPECIFICATION
Position: Development Director – Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
Status: Full-time, salaried; some evenings and weekends required
Location: Denver, CO; Work-from-home with some in-person required
Apply: Applications should include a cover letter and resume, and be sent to info@ctlanet.org with “Development Director” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. No calls, please.
THE ORGANIZATION
The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) is one of the largest and most active specialty bar
associations in Colorado, representing over 1,300 members dedicated to protecting people and righting
wrongs through fair laws, innovative legal education, and an inclusive professional community.
CTLA fosters a collaborative community where members can connect, learn, and grow. We offer a wide range of programs, including educational seminars, advocacy initiatives, and networking opportunities. Through our robust membership and fundraising efforts, CTLA provides critical resources and support to legal professionals while ensuring access to justice for all Coloradans.
Joining CTLA means becoming part of a passionate team committed to making a meaningful difference in the legal field and the lives of others.
JOB DESCRIPTION
CTLA is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Development Director to oversee critical aspects of our fundraising and membership programs. This role is ideal for a motivated individual who excels at relationship-building, database management, event coordination, and strategic planning.
Fundraising
- Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans for the association’s EAGLE and 7th Amendment Advocate programs.
- Track and maintain payment, pledge, delinquency, and renewal data to ensure accurate and up-to-date fundraising records.
- Prepare and send acknowledgment and thank-you correspondence for donors.
- Produce monthly reports detailing EAGLE program data and financials.
- Develop and maintain detailed lists of EAGLE donors and prospective donors.
- Cultivate relationships with members to recruit and retain donors.
- Ensure donor recognition through CTLA communications, website, events, and publications.
- Educate prospects about donor benefits and recognition opportunities.
- Assist with independent political fundraising events hosted by members.
- Complete compliance reports for the CTLA Small Donor Committee in advance of deadlines.
Membership
- Design and implement a strategic membership plan to grow and retain members.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all membership inquiries.
- Process new membership applications, update member information, and manage daily transactions, including dues payments and account updates.
- Maintain accurate credit card information for automatic renewals and manage membership renewals per the established communication schedule.
- Attach signed membership and listserv agreements to member accounts in the TrialSmith database.
- Organize and manage membership phone-a-thons.
- Solicit and manage firms participating in the 14ers Circle, including administering benefits.
- Coordinate activities of EAGLE, Membership, New Lawyers Division, Women’s Trial Lawyer Network, and Legal Staff committees.
- Plan and execute new lawyer and paralegal boot camps and related events in collaboration with committees.
- Work with law schools to recruit student members.
- Liaise with TrialSmith to resolve database issues and implement improvements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- A bachelor’s degree.
- At least three years of experience in fundraising, membership management, or related fields.
- Exceptional organizational and database management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to build relationships with members and donors.
- Experience coordinating events and managing committees.
- Familiarity with compliance reporting and financial tracking.
- Ability to work remotely and independently while understanding the necessity to coordinate efforts with other employees.
- Ability to make independent decisions, addressing the best way to handle specific tasks.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work with diverse personalities.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with legal associations or membership-based organizations.
- Experience with political fundraising strategies, including donor cultivation.
- Familiarity with advocacy and lobbying efforts.
- Ability to analyze and communicate the impact of legislative changes on organizational goals and stakeholders.
COMPENSATION
- $90,00 to $100,000 based on experience.
- Paid health and vacation leave.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement benefits.
TO APPLY
Ready to join the team? Along with your resume, please send a cover letter that describes how your experience prepares you to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of this position to info@ctlanet.org and put “Development Director” in the subject line.
