CCLS Deputy Director of Development
About The Position
Central California Legal Services (CCLS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1966 to provide free civil legal services to low-income individuals. CCLS serves core counties including Fresno, Kings, Mariposa, Merced, Tulare, and Tuolumne, with health services extending to San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Stanislaus counties. In Madera County, CCLS offers limited services to seniors and on health issues. With offices in Fresno, Merced, and Visalia, and satellite offices in Mendota and Los Banos, CCLS employs nearly one hundred individuals. Their work encompasses direct services, education, and advocacy. The Deputy Director of Development will report to the Executive Director and will be responsible for assisting with the organization's fundraising objectives. This role involves collaborating with the management team to increase private donations from various sources, including private attorneys, law firms, community organizations, and individual donors.
Requirements
- A master’s or graduate degree (preferred) or bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years’ professional experience in a related field.
- Previous fundraising, grant writing and contract management, or similar work is essential.
- Experience in financial management.
- Strong writing and verbal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public and coworkers.
- Possess a high degree of maturity and integrity, and exercise good judgment.
- Competency and experience with PC systems and standard software (Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Desktop publishing and relevant databases).
- Must be flexible and capable of managing many diverse tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
- Willingness to adapt to changing situations.
- Must demonstrate initiative and independent accomplishment of job assignments and duties.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups of individuals and organizations.
- Ability to provide leadership within a culturally diverse environment.
- Commitment to CCLS core mission and values.
- Reliable transportation, valid CA driver’s license with appropriate car insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Central Valley legal community helpful.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Executive Director with preparations for CCLS 60th Anniversary events and annual dinner.
- Research and prioritize new funding sources (foundation, corporate, and government funding).
- Collaborate with community partners in pursuit of cooperative applications for funding.
- Reach out to nonprofit partners to secure letters of support, MOUs, etc.
- Assist the Executive Director with the creation and execution of a robust and multi-pronged private donor development plan.
- Build and cultivate relationships to increase individual giving, including from private donors, attorney law firms, corporate and business entities, and community organizations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
