Christian Legal Aid of the District of Columbia – Executive Director Provident Law Associate At[...]

Salary Information:
$75,000 to $100,000, with the opportunity to earn a bonus

Job Description:

Company: Christian Legal Aid of the District of Columbia

Location: Washington, DC

Description:

With a committed Board of Directors and staff, a growing and sustainable donor base, and an established core of pro bono attorneys, CLADC is well positioned to continue to expand the quality and quantity of its legal services in the Washington, DC area to those most in need. The Executive Director is responsible for driving CLADC’s mission forward and overseeing the strategic direction and operational excellence of the organization. The Executive Director reports directly to the Board and supervises all staff.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Vision and Strategy: Further develop and lead the implementation of CLADC’s strategic plan. Work with the Board, staff, and key volunteers to set clear goals aligned with CLADC’s mission.
2. Fundraising: Spearhead fundraising efforts (with assistance from the Board, staff, and committed volunteers), including the development and management of a sustainable donor base targeted at individuals, churches, foundations, and law firms, among others.
3. Program Planning and Management: Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of CLADC’s programs and services, including volunteer engagement, and ensure alignment with the organization’s priorities and strategic objectives.
4. Operational Planning and Management: Develop an operational plan that supports the goals and strategic objectives of CLADC, draft operational policies and procedures to support the proper management of the organization, and review policies and procedures periodically.
5. Human Resources Planning and Management: Determine staffing requirements for successful organizational management and program delivery. Oversee implementation of human resources policies, procedures and practices.
6. Financial Planning and Management: Work with the Board to prepare an annual organizational budget for Board approval. Ensure that sound bookkeeping, tax reporting, and accounting procedures are followed.
7. Community Engagement and Relationship Management: Foster strategic relationships within the legal aid community and with other nonprofit organizations, particularly Christian ministries and churches.

Requirements:

• Mature Christian faith as defined by the Apostle’s Creed.
• At least seven years of relevant work experience; experience within the legal services setting is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree in a relevant field preferred.
• Strong organizational and spiritual leadership skills; experience supervising others preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills (written, verbal and otherwise).
• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate organizational vision into concrete goals.
• Experience cultivating and stewarding funding relationships, including experience with diversifying funding streams, is preferred.
• A self-starter with strong initiative who embraces autonomy.
• Regular attendance and active involvement in a local church.
• Highest levels of personal and professional integrity and humility.

Additional Information: Submit a cover letter and resume via email with “CLADC Executive Director Application” in the subject line to:

Applicants are encouraged to submit a list of references (preferably including a reference from a pastor or ministry leader).

About us: Christian Legal Aid of DC (CLADC) is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide access to justice with the love of Christ. We provide free legal services to our neighbors in the DC area who cannot afford to hire an attorney. CLADC began in 2007 when a group of Christian attorneys came together to put their faith in action.