Director of Development (IJC)

Immigrant Justice Corps; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) in New York seeks a mission-driven Director of Development to build on our fundraising success and expand revenue to scale our programs.

You will partner with the Executive Director, work with a engaged Board and staff, and help drive donor strategies, grants, and major gifts to advance immigrant access to legal services.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship.
• Develop and implement multi-year fundraising plan with the Board and Executive Director.

Job description

Immigrant Justice Corps (IJC) is the country’s first and only fellowship program dedicated to meeting the unprecedented need for high-quality legal assistance for immigrants seeking citizenship, other lawful status, and fighting deportation. IJC mobilizes the country’s most talented law school and college graduates to provide high quality representation to low- income immigrants. IJC’s two-year fellowship programs connects Fellows to the best legal services providers and community-based institutions nationwide. The program fosters a culture of creative thinking that engenders new strategies to reduce the justice gap for immigrant families, ensuring that immigration status is no longer a barrier to social and economic opportunity. Since its founding in 2014, IJC has trained 200+ fellows who have effectively assisted over 80,000 immigrants and family members with a 92% success rate on completed cases.

ABOUT THE POSITION

At a time of strategic growth, IJC seeks a mission driven Director of Development to build upon our fundraising success and leverage a strong donor base to secure the revenue needed to scale and replicate our programming. This position will serve as a key thought partner to the Executive Director, work alongside a highly engaged Board of Directors and staff, and ultimately contribute to making a significant impact on the immigration field.