Salary: $68,640-$80,129 (DOE) (exempt)
Benefits: Fully paid medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability for
employee; generous vacation and sick leave; 22 paid holidays;
retirement plan; parking reimbursement; and professional
development opportunities covered.
Start date: On or before April 16, 2025 (negotiable)

Casa Cornelia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment for all employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds.

The Firm:
Casa Cornelia Law Center is a 501(c)(3) public interest law firm providing quality pro bono legal
services to victims of human and civil rights violations with a primary commitment to the indigent
within the immigrant community in Southern California. Our legal services include representation of
those in removal proceedings or seeking affirmative immigration relief including asylum seekers,
abused and abandoned children, and victims of domestic violence, human trafficking, and other
serious crimes who are eligible under U.S. law. Casa Cornelia provides free legal representation
through its staff with the support of volunteers, such as private attorneys, law students, and
interpreters/translators under the mentorship of Casa Cornelia attorneys.

The Program:
The Development Program furthers the mission of Casa Cornelia by raising the necessary funds to
ensure the sustainability of all its programs. With a $4.5M annual operating budget, Casa Cornelia
seeks to engage the community and institutional support through its individual giving programs,
special events, and grants.

The Position:
Casa Cornelia is seeking a talented professional to join its development/fundraising team; the
successful candidate will have fundraising experience, including special events, sponsorship
solicitation, and the ability to develop and nurture relationships with key volunteers, donors, and
corporate sponsors.

Responsibilities:
The Development Officer is responsible for meeting fundraising goals through special events, giving
campaigns, individual donations, and corporate sponsorships. The responsibilities include, but are
not limited to:

• Donor Cultivation, Stewardship, and Strategy• Manage and cultivate relationships with individual mid-level donors.
• Assists Philanthropy Director on annual giving campaign messaging and strategy.
• Strategize and plan how to gain greater donor engagement to the mission.
• Ensure acknowledgment letters and other basic correspondence is sent to donors promptly.
• Ensure all donor activity is captured in DonorPerfect, donor management program.
• Oversee the production and execution of direct mail and electronic campaigns, event invitations
  and RSVPs.
• Provide material to support the firm’s communications efforts, including updates to the donation
  web pages and drafting social media material relating to fundraising efforts.
• Analyze reports to identify both gaps in revenue and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with the Director of Philanthropy, Executive Director, Board Special Event
  Committee, as applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Philanthropy Director.

Events

• Is the lead staff for the planning, fundraising, and execution of our signature fundraising event,
  the La Mancha Awards which is held annually in October.
• Responsible for securing corporate sponsorships and engaging with both major donors and board
  members for individual gifts associated with the event.
• Oversee all event logistics, vendors, and event marketing, while working with a volunteer
  committee and members of the Development Department to ensure a successful event.
• Assist in organizing other fundraising events, as assigned.
• Responsible for identifying new revenue streams including, but not limited to third-party
  fundraisers, peer-to-peer fundraising, and online campaigns.

Qualifications:

• A commitment to social justice and the mission of Casa Cornelia and comfortable representing
  Casa Cornelia in a variety of formal and informal settings.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Have a minimum of 3-5 years of successful fundraising and relevant non-profit experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience with donor communication.
• Strong computer skills and experience with CRM’s such as DonorPerfect.
• Experience with both social media and direct email marketing in a fundraising capacity.
• Strong organizational and project planning skills.
• Experience organizing and/or leading special events.
• Ability to work on various events simultaneously and a strong eye for detail.
• Ability to help develop and manage budgets while growing revenue and managing expenses.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends for special events, as appropriate and necessary.

To Apply: Email your (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume, and (3) Three References to applications@casacornelia.org.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Casa Cornelia Law Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, age, medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This is a full-time, in-person position. Partial telework may be available after 90 days of employment.