Development Manager

The Development Manager plays a key role in advancing the organization’s fundraising goals, with a primary focus on executing special events—especially the annual gala—and cultivating corporate partnerships.

Requirements

• B.A. degree or demonstrated equivalent experience in business, marketing, communications, or fundraising/development
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in fundraising, donor relations, or event planning within a nonprofit setting
• Proven success in managing large-scale events and securing corporate sponsorships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with proposal writing and donor presentations
• Proficiency with donor databases/CRMs (e.g., Salesforce) and event platforms (e.g., One Cause)
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• 35-hour workweek
• Paid vacation leave and sick leave
• 100% employer-paid medical premium
• 50% employer-paid premium for dependents under LASSD health plan
• Dental, vision, and life benefits
• Option to participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan
• Dependent and health flex savings accounts (FSA)
• Law school loan repayment program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program