Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA), one of California's most prominent non-profit, public interest law firms for the past 48 years, is seeking a Development Director. The Development Director is responsible for the design, implementation and management of a comprehensive development program, including a short and long term development plan, a private donor campaign, as well as fundraising and annual campaign events and proposals to corporate and private foundations. She/he is expected to work closely with the Board of Directors, is a member of the NLSLA Senior Administrative Team and reports to the Executive Director. The Director will oversee a 2-3 person development staff. The position is available as of April 1 and will remain open until filled.
Qualifications: Minimum 8 years experience with non-profit development or fundraising, with at least three years experience as a Development Diector. Bachelor of Arts required, graduate degree strongly preferred. Strong oral and inter-personal skills, creative and artistic as well as excellent writing skills. Bilingual capacity helpful.
Salary & Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. NLSLA provides exceptional benefits including medical and dental insurance, contributions to a 403(b) tax saving account, and paid vacations and holidays.
About NLSLA: Through a combination of individual representation, high impact litigation and public policy advocacy, NLSLA combats the immediate and long-lasting effects of poverty and expands access to health, opportunity and justice in Los Angeles' diverse neighborhoods. Founded as part of the nations' War on Poverty, each year NLSLA provides free assistance to more than 80,000 individuals and families through innovative projects that address the most critical needs of poverty communities.
NLSLA has a highly diverse staff of 100+ and a 2013 operating budget of $13 million dollars. There are three primary offices: Pacoima, in the Northeast San Fernando Valley, Glendale in the center of the county and El Monte, in the San Gabriel Valley. A separate Administrative Office is located upstairs in NLSLA's Adams Square Building in Glendale, where the Development Director's office is located.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status or medical condition.
