Founded in 1924, our non-profit law firm represents low-income people in a variety of civil legal matters including family, housing, consumer, public benefits, education and health law in a five-county service area (Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett Counties). Our clients and their legal issues are diverse and numerous. Legal Aid employs over 150 staff and operates five offices and numerous units, programs and projects throughout its service area.
The Chief Development Officer will be a member of the senior leadership team and report to the Executive Director. This is a new position for Legal Aid which will oversee all aspects of our fundraising activities, including grants, annual campaign, events, major gifts, and planned giving. As currently configured, the CDO would manage a staff of four, but we contemplate the CDO in partnership with the Executive Director identifying appropriate staffing levels for the work.
This position offers an opportunity to
Be part of a senior leadership team as Legal Aid celebrates its centennial, engages in strategic planning, and pursues transformational change to better serve our clients
Expand the impact of Legal Aid’s mission on the lives of the clients we serve
Collaborate with an engaged board and a new development committee
Develop staff committed to fundraising and innovative development activities
Core Competencies
Demonstrated development success in a culture of transformational change
Enthusiasm for meeting personally with donors and requesting major and leadership gifts
Knowledge of Atlanta financial resources and philanthropy helpful
Outstanding interpersonal, relational, and collaborative skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to adapt to the culture of the organization and staff while promoting positive change, and strong leadership skills
Ability to work with a diverse constituency and people at all levels
Excellent organization and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently
Proficient computer skills, including with Excel, Canva, Sales Force, and Classy; familiarity with Legal Server a plus
Prior experience working in a large non-profit organization
Prior experience working with lawyers and law firms a plus
Application Requirements
Submit a letter of interest; resume; recent writing sample (letter, memorandum, development plan, or relevant correspondence; official college transcript (a copy is acceptable pending your order of an official transcript); and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three professional references (preferably individuals who have supervised or managed your work), identifying your connection with each, as one (1) PDF using our online application system at atlantalegalaid.org/jobs. Only applications with all of the requested documents will be considered for an interview.
Your application will be acknowledged. No phone calls please. For assistance with technical difficulties in submitting your application, please email [email protected].
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