Mar 10th, 2025
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cleveland
Director of Development and Communications
( Ohio | On-site )
About the Organization
Legal Aid's mission is to secure justice, equity, and access to opportunity for and with people who have low incomes through passionate legal representation and advocacy for systemic change. Legal Aid provides services at no cost to clients with low incomes, helping ensure fairness for all in the justice system.
Job Description
Position salary range: $131K - $198K
Position reports to: Executive Director
Reporting to the Executive Director, The Director leads the Development and Communications team collaborating with the Executive Director, Board, and senior leadership to drive philanthropic giving, corporate and government partnerships, institutional funding, and strategic communications. The Director also plays a critical role in government relations, working alongside the Executive Director to advocate for public funding. The Director of Development and Communications will serve as a trusted adviser to the Executive Director and be an active member of Legal Aid’s Executive Team by providing strategic guidance, assisting with enterprise-level strategic planning, driving continuous improvement in operations, mitigating internal and external risks, and aligning departmental efforts with Legal Aid’s mission, vision, values, and long-term objectives.
Additional information This role requires a visionary and results-driven leader who will build upon Legal Aid’s strong foundation of donor and community engagement while expanding revenue streams and enhancing brand awareness. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree (with advanced degree strongly preferred), ten years of progressive experience in development, public relations, strategic communications and nonprofit fundraising, and 5+ years of supervision and team management experience.
Contact email for applicants anne@agnpa.com