Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Associate Director for Development and Communications is a key leadership team member at LALDEF and an active participant in strategic decisions affecting the Organization. The Associate Director’s duties are focused on the organization’s Development and Communications functions.

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. 

 S/he is consequently responsible for the following:

• Establishing and implementing the infrastructure needed for soliciting gifts, Federal/state/local government grants and contracts, and corporate and foundation support.
• Cultivating and stewarding major donors, foundations, and corporate partners to secure funding and support for the organization
• Preparing and submitting all grant applications and contract proposals.
• Serving as a contact for foundations, companies, government funders, and private donors and supporting the ED in interactions with these and potential funders.
• Partnering with the ED in reporting to foundations, companies, and government funders on the activities they support.
• Directing and mentoring LALDEF’s development staff.
• In consultation with the ED, oversee research on funding sources and trends and monitor all donor information.
• With the consent of the ED, directing events and other activities that seek to raise funds and cultivate relationships with future funders.
• Supporting and working with the Board of Trustees to design and implement fundraising strategies.

The Associate Director for Development and Communications is also responsible for all LALDEF’s written and electronic communication with supporters of the organization, other stakeholders targeted audiences, and the general public.  S/he is consequently responsible for the following but not limited to: 

• In collaboration with the ED, developing and implementing LALDEF’s communication strategy.
• Broadening awareness of LALDEF’s programs and priorities and increasing the Organization’s visibility among key stakeholder audiences.
• Creating marketing and public relations strategies to cultivate relationships with targeted audiences, including the media and key influencers. 
• In consultation with the ED, overseeing the preparation and execution of public announcements and managing relationships with the media.
• Overseeing the preparation and production of LALDEF’s printed documents, such as impact reports, annual reports, program service reports, and various marketing materials, and the availability of such documents in electronic form.
• Overseeing LALDEF’s website, electronic communications, and social media.

In addition, the Associate Director for Development and Communications is expected to support the Executive Director in areas beyond Development and Communications, especially in the following four:

• LALDEF’s software systems include those used to collect and maintain data on program activities, clients, and financial transactions.  These systems specifically include Salesforce and LALDEF’s Google Workspace.  Under the ED’s direction, the Director Associate will maintain and support these systems and facilitate staff and the Board use.  S/he is also responsible for overseeing data specifically related to development and communication (e.g., data on donor grants) and other data types identified by the ED.

• LALDEF’s communication systems include internet, printing, email, social media, and texting. These systems include the internet, email, printing, and LALDEF’s presence on the internet, such as its webpage and Facebook page.  Under the ED’s direction, the Director Associate will maintain and support these systems and facilitate staff and the Board use. S/he also will promote LALDEF’s visibility and influence through our use of the internet.

• LALDEF speeches, presentations, and supporting materials. The Associate Director for Development and Communication’s responsibility for the Communications function extends to speeches and presentations by the ED and other LALDEF staff, and s/he is expected to review speech texts, PowerPoint slides, and other pertinent materials and offer suggestions and corrections before they are used.  S/he will take these and other steps to help ensure that the quality and consistency of the Organization’s speeches and presentations are high. 
• At the discretion of the ED, the Associate Director for Development and Communications may be asked to represent the organization on special occasions.  The Associate Director for Development and Communications will consult with the ED on that matter if the need arises.

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.

For this full-time position, some evening and weekend hours will be required. The salary is $75,000/year. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to rosmery.almonte-valoy@laldef.org

About Us: The mission of the Latin American Legal Defense and Education (LALDEF) is to promote the rights of all immigrants (with a focus on the Latin American community in the Mercer  County area), facilitate access to health care, education, and legal representation; advocate for the integration of immigrants; and fosters intercultural communication to strengthen our communities. Learn more at www.laldef.org