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Chief Development Director

Position:

Administration –
 Chief Development Director

Location:

Ron Olson Justice Center*

Salary:

$136,000k – $160,000k/annual DOE with excellent benefits

Availability:

Immediately

Application Deadline:

Continuous until position is filled.

About the Position:

Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area? If yes, LAFLA is the place for you!

The Organization: LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. With more than 90 years of service, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles. LAFLA has more than 200 employees, including more than 80 attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact healthy, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the frontlines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact long-term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved. For more information, please visit www.lafla.org.

The Position: Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) seeks to hire a Chief Development Director who will work in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors to design and execute an overall fund development and marketing strategy to provide for the organization’s current and future needs. The Director is heavily involved in the management of grants. This position has a strong outward-facing element, with responsibility for stewarding donors and implementing the Access to Justice Dinner, the largest fundraising event for LAFLA with an attendance of over 500. Internally, the position serves on the senior management leadership team, provides strategy around organizational direction and has supervisory duties.

LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Chief Development Director.

*Assigned location is subject to change during the course of employment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; J.D. preferred.
• 7-10 years of demonstrated fund development and communications experience is preferred; supervisory and leadership skills a must.
• Must have solid experience and knowledge in grant management and administration.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skill.
• Highly organized, creative and a self-starter.
• Computer literate; knowledgeable of DonorPerfect (or equivalent donor software system) and Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Must possess skills necessary to efficiently plan and implement activities within policies and procedures; maintain positive working relationship; respect rights of others; demonstrate initiative and accept accountability; effectively manage time and communicate and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.
• Extensive experience supervising grants and communications staff.
• Should be accessible for meetings before and after normal work hours as necessary.

Examples of Duties:

• Designs and executes overall development strategy including the following core initiatives: Events, Annual Fund, Major Gifts, East LA Capital Campaign and Legacy/Endowment Gifts for LAFLA.
• Accountable for coordinating ongoing annual giving strategy and meeting annual fund development financial goals including general accountability targets associated with these goals.
• Manages all donor cultivation, solicitation and recognition, including creation of key prospect lists, submission of detailed monthly activity reports, and specific moves management strategies and progress updates.
• Works closely with Grants Manager, CFO & Executive Director to ensure grant oversight and compliance;
• Manages a portfolio of major key donors and coordinating visits, meetings and events with the executive director, board members and potential gift donors.
• Develops and implements a digital fundraising campaign.
• Develops and implements a legacy giving program.
• Expands and diversifies revenue sources for LAFLA as outlined in the strategic plan which includes increasing general operation support for LAFLA through grants, individual giving, law firms, Cy Pres funds and potential future campaigns.
• Serves as lead staff liaison to board committees on resource development and communications to implement strategies connected to LAFLA’s strategic plan.
• Supervises, works closely and mentors a staff of five – grants and contracts manager, communications manager, grants coordinator, development/pro bono coordinator and grants data coordinator.

How to Apply:

HOW TO APPLY – Please submit a cover letter and resume online to adminjobs@lafla.org. Include “Chief Development Director” in the subject line.

INTRODUCTORY PERIOD – A one-year introductory period will be required.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, religion, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, marital or registered domestic partners status, or any other legally protected status.

The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process or expect to require an accommodation if hired, please contact humanresources@lafla.org.

Benefits & Compensation

LAFLA offers a diverse environment with competitive compensation based on comparable public interest salaries. We also offer a generous benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance, and 403(b) retirement plan. Employees may also qualify for bilingual supplements, law student loan reimbursements, and a cell phone stipend.