Associate Director for Development and Communications

Associate Director for Development and Communications

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

LALDEF's mission is to promote the rights of all immigrants, to connect people with legal representation, to facilitate access to health care and education, to advocate for the integration of immigrants, and foster intercultural communications ti strengthen our communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting the the Executive Director, the Associate Director for Development and communications is a key leadeship team member at LALDEF and an active participant in strategic decisions affecting the Organization. The Associate Director for Development and Communications will focus on all facets of fundraising - foundation and corporate grants, government support, individual giving, and special events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum five years of work experience in the nonprofit sector OR Master’s degree with three years of work experience in the nonprofit sector.
• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit fundraising, including experience in identifying, obtaining, and administering grants; grant writing experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in civil/human rights advocacy and social services.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective collaborative relationships with others, to express ideas clearly and concisely in written and oral form, and to develop a positive, congenial, professional organizational environment.
• Public speaking, media relations, and presentation skills.
• Identified leadership, interest, and passion for defending and promoting the civil rights of Latinos, particularly recent immigrants and their families, fostering immigrant integration, and advancing cross-cultural understanding.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish is preferred but not required.

Salary Range: $80,000

TO APPLY

Please email resume and cover letter to info@laldef.org.