Development Manager

The Development Manager is a new position designed to help strengthen Sound Legal Aid’s long-term sustainability and community impact. This position will focus on growing and diversifying revenue sources, expanding donor and community engagement, and enhancing public awareness of Sound Legal Aid’s mission and programs.

The Development Manager works closely with the Executive Director and Director of Legal Services to identify and pursue funding opportunities, manage communications, and oversee donor cultivation, events, and legacy giving efforts.

Some evening and weekend work may be required to support events and community outreach.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Fundraising & Donor Engagement

-Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that includes individual giving, corporate and foundation partnerships, and community engagement.

• Strengthen existing funder relationships and identify new opportunities with state and local agencies. -Manage donor communications, campaigns, acknowledgments, and fundraising events in coordination with staff. -Design and maintain a donor management system to support accurate tracking, reporting, and stewardship.

Communications & Outreach

-Develop and implement an annual communications plan to increase visibility, community engagement, and public awareness of Sound Legal Aid’s mission. -Coordinate public-facing communications, including newsletters, website updates, social media, and general online presence.

• Support creation of marketing materials, storytelling features, and impact reports that highlight Sound Legal Aid’s work and community outcomes. -Ensure consistent, accessible, and client-centered messaging across all platforms and materials.

Grant Support & Compliance

-Work with the Executive Director and Director of Legal Services to support grant applications, compliance requirements, contract reporting, and submission timelines.

Strategic Initiatives

-Launch and grow a legacy giving program to cultivate long-term community investment in the organization.

Other Duties

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field.

• Two years’ experience in fundraising, development, or donor relations for a nonprofit organization.

• Experience in grant writing and/or managing funding relationships preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems.

• Ability to track and analyze data and produce written and verbal reports.

• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work with individuals of diverse backgrounds, ages, abilities, races, and identities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and partners.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with communications and marketing for nonprofit organizations.

• Familiarity with legal aid, civil justice programs, or social service organizations.

• Knowledge of Washington’s South Sound region and its communities.

Sound Legal Aid is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Sound Legal Aid staff and its Board of Directors believe in the power of diversity and are committed to building a culturally inclusive team.

COMPENSATION: Annual Salary, $60,000 to $70,000

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Monthly Phone Reimbursement stipend $50 Vacation and Sick Leave Provided

HOURS: Sound Legal Aid is committed to work-life balance. Thirty-five (35) hours per week is considered full time. Exchange time is available., * Dental insurance

• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Sound Legal Aid is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides legal assistance to low-income individuals and families for a variety of civil legal proceedings. We provide services through trained volunteer attorneys who help people self-represent by providing legal advice and consultation, and Sound Legal Aid has teams of paid staff attorneys who provide advice and direct representation to eligible clients primarily in eviction defense.

Sound Legal Aid provides legal services in Thurston, Mason, Grays Harbor, Pacific, and Lewis Counties.