Development & Grants Manager

Development & Grants Manager Full-Time Position (Hybrid) San Rafael, California

Our mission:

Legal Aid of Marin provides no-cost, holistic, civil legal services and resources to Marin County residents experiencing poverty and individuals who are currently, or have historically been, marginalized. Legal Aid of Marin’s mission is to create an equitable Marin by empowering the community through legal representation, advocacy, and education. We envision an inclusive Marin with equal justice and opportunity for all.

Our impact:

Founded in 1958, Legal Aid of Marin (LAM) is Marin County’s pre-eminent civil legal services organization. Each year, LAM provides thousands of Marin residents with access to direct civil legal services, education, and resources. LAM represents members of marginalized communities, including but not limited to people experiencing poverty, seniors, immigrants, people with disabilities, people of color, and veterans. Our service priorities include: representing tenants in eviction cases and homelessness prevention legal matters; advocating on behalf of tenants and enforcing renter protections; recovering stolen wages for low-wage workers; restoring driver’s licenses and eliminating fines through the Marin Community Court program; providing immigration legal services to community members; increasing access to pro bono legal services in partnership with the private bar; and connecting Marin residents to local community-based social services organizations. LAM works collaboratively, bringing services to community members through regular outreach in partnership with community-based organizations across Marin. We work passionately to increase Marin County residents’ access to the civil justice system.

Brief description of position:

Reporting to the Executive Director, this role executes LAM’s development and fundraising efforts, including: funder compliance; administrative donor engagement; funder and donor cultivation and strategy; funding proposal planning and drafting; event coordination; fundraising campaign development and execution; and supporting additional revenue-generating activities, which are critical to LAM’s financial health and stability. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has significant experience with nonprofit grants management and is looking to take on a leadership role in helping design and execute LAM’s fundraising strategy. LAM offers opportunities for professional development, encourages all staff to manage up and work independently, prioritizes work-life balance, values staff feedback and ideas, and stewards a collaborative work environment.

Essential requirements:

• Provide input on, execute, and iterate LAM’s fundraising and development plan.

• Monitor and identify new funding opportunities, create and manage organizational grants calendar, support funder relationships, and execute timely, compelling, and accurate letters of intent, funding proposals, and grant reports.

• Drive funder compliance by preparing grant reports, compiling materials in anticipation of programmatic audits, participating in monitoring meetings, and ensuring satisfactory completion of all deliverables and deadlines relating to grants and funding sources.

• Meet with funders and donors as needed to advance organizational fundraising and development strategy.

• Identify new potential sources of foundation, corporate, government, and institutional funding and prepare plans for initial outreach and engagement strategy.

• Develop, manage, and execute LAM’s fundraising campaigns, email blasts, periodic newsletters, collection and dissemination of client stories, communication strategies, LAM’s social media calendar and posts, website content, and other promotional activities to ensure donor engagement and attract new donors.

• Staff and help drive Board Development Committee, providing strategic guidance and administrative support to Board members engaged in fundraising.

• Maintain, organize, and refine LAM’s donor database (GiveButter), ensuring data accuracy and integrity by updating contact information, documenting nature of affiliation to LAM, recording stewardship activities from all sources (direct contact with Executive Director or Board member, direct mail, checks, monthly donations, etc.), identifying trends in giving, and tracking donor activity and grants received over time.

• Timely and accurately process donations by drafting acknowledgment letters and entering donation information into LAM’s donor database.

• Support planning and execution of hallmark organizational events, including but not limited to annual Jam for Justice and Pro Bono Luncheon.

• Collaborate with Director of Programs and Operations Manager to conceptualize, draft, and produce LAM’s annual report and other reports highlighting LAM’s impact as needed.

• Support Board of Director’s annual Year-End Giving campaign.

• Drive annual Giving Tuesday campaign.

• Develop donor lists, giving reports, and other materials when requested and to support LAM’s overarching development strategy.

• Support additional activities centered around generating organizational revenue.

• Staff community-facing events and stakeholder convenings when requested by Executive Director.

• Complete additional mission-aligned tasks as requested by the Executive Director.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to LAM’s mission and serving marginalized & underserved Marin communities.
• At least five (5) years of experience in nonprofit development and fundraising or in a comparable role with same or similar essential functions.
• Passion for and excitement about mission-driven fundraising and development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively and respectfully with individuals from varied backgrounds, including survivors of trauma, discrimination, and systemic marginalization.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to accurately perform detailed work.
• Ability to multi-task, be proactive, and work independently.
• Ability to manage up and own essential work tasks.
• Excellent judgment, curiosity, and ability to think strategically.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with quickly shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills, including familiarity with Salesforce (or comparable donor database software), Microsoft Office, and Canva. Advanced graphic design skills strongly preferred; willingness to learn new skills required.
• Willingness to accept feedback and address areas for professional growth.
• Willingness to work some nights and weekends as needed to accomplish the essential functions of this role.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance.

On-site requirement:

This position will require three days per week of on-site work in San Rafael, California. This position may be authorized for remote work two days per week after an initial onboarding and training period, however, candidates must be flexible to increased on-site work when required by their supervisor and to meet organizational goals.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$100,000, dependent on experience and competencies. This is a full-time and exempt position. Benefits include paid holidays; vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance; and retirement plan with employer contribution.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to: careers@legalaidmarin.org. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Our review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Due to the number of candidates that typically apply, we will only contact candidates moving forward in the interviewing process.

Legal Aid of Marin is an equal opportunity employer and refrain from discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

October 2026