Director of Development

About the Company

API Legal Outreach is the largest social justice legal organization focused on the Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, and immigrant communities of the Greater Bay Area and the Central Valley. Founded in 1975, our mission is to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate direct services to marginalized segments of our community.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all fundraising work including grant applications, donation solicitation, and events
• Represent the organization and maintain relations with funders, sponsors, public officials, and volunteers
• Supervise finance, grant, and development staff
• Assist Executive Director in fiscal oversight and grant administration
• Assist with media, community relations, public education, and outreach
• Oversee maintenance of databases for funding solicitation and reporting
• Assist with recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• At least five years of experience in fund development and finance in a non-profit environment
• Demonstrated success in raising funds from foundation and corporate sources
• Accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management experience
• At least five years of successful supervisorial experience
• Proficiency with PC systems including Word, Excel, QuickBooks, Abacus, and/or Salesforce
• Strong planning, organizational, and facilitation skills
• Commitment to social justice

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual/bicultural skills
• Experience in a role focused on resource development and financial oversight
• Experience within a non-profit or community service context