Executive Director, Justice & Diversity Transformation

California Bar Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits included

Job summary

California Bar Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to lead law and justice equity initiatives from its San Francisco base. The role oversees brand strategy, program strategy, PR, fund development, and financial management, reporting to a statewide board.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of California’s legal community, a strong fundraising background, and a track record of team leadership, with a commitment to social justice in the state's justice system.

Qualifications

• Fearless drive and commitment to reforming California's justice system.
• Deep knowledge of California’s legal community including law firms, legal services organizations, law schools, the courts, and both the civil and criminal justice systems.
• J.D. strongly preferred.
• Fundraising experience across annual giving, major gifts, donor relations, direct mail, and social media.
• Five or more years of nonprofit/philanthropic management, or other relevant experience.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills.
• Superior organizational skills, attention to detail, responsiveness, and follow-through.
• Experience leading, growing, and inspiring a highly effective team.

Responsibilities

• Brand Strategy: lead a comprehensive rebrand and align it with programmatic growth, fundraising, and communications.
• Program Strategy: oversee programs to meet operational goals and strengthen brand impact.
• Public Relations: serve as the public face, lead marketing and messaging in collaboration with Communications staff.
• Fund Development: supervise all fundraising activities and set strategy with the Development team.
• Financial Management: prepare about a $2M annual budget and ensure internal controls and audits.
• Board Support: act as primary staff liaison to the Board with regular updates.

Skills

Fundraising

Nonprofit leadership

Strategic planning

Public speaking

Team leadership

Education

J.D. preferred

Tools

Excel

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Job description

California Bar Foundation is seeking an Executive Director to lead law and justice equity initiatives from its San Francisco base. The role oversees brand strategy, program strategy, PR, fund development, and financial management, reporting to a statewide board.

The ideal candidate has deep knowledge of California’s legal community, a strong fundraising background, and a track record of team leadership, with a commitment to social justice in the state's justice system.