Network Manager - West Coast- Remote

Position Description

The Network Manager will engage with, foster, and grow EJW's relationships with the key stakeholder groups on the West Coast for which the Network Manager is responsible: sponsors, host organizations, law schools, alumni, and law students. The Network Manager will sustain and grow the manager's fundraising portfolio and key constituent relationships on the West Coast, primarily law firms, corporate general counsels, and other regional funders.

• Sponsors: Manage and grow a portfolio of sponsors and prospective funders responsible for approximately $2 million to $3 million in annual fellowship funding commitments.
• Fundraising and Portfolio Management: Develop and implement strategic cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and retention plans to achieve annual fundraising and sponsor engagement goals.
• Host organizations: Work with Programs team to support relationships and communications with host organizations on the West Coast.
• Additional Relationship Management: Serve as a knowledgeable and invested resource for law schools and law students and give presentations on Equal Justice Works programs. Cultivate relationships with Alumni on the West Coast to advance alumni engagement program goals.
• Cross-Unit work: In coordination with Program Manager, Fellowship Implementation, manage Fellow sponsor relations, including presentations and pro bono engagement, and monitor progress on individual fellowship projects.
• Reporting/Deadlines: Set measurable goals and KPIs to track effectiveness of network engagement programs and campaigns. Ensure timely, professional response to inquiries and communications from network members. Steward relationships with network members professionally and in alignment with EJW’s brand.

Education & Experience

• JD and legal work experience required. Law firm or in-house legal department pro bono experience preferred.
• Five or more years of progressively related experience in fundraising, donor relations, sponsorship management, business development, external affairs, relationship management, or a related field.
• Knowledge of the public interest law sector required, including understanding of social justice issues and familiarity with nonprofit organizations.
• Commitment to developing public service leaders and mentoring experience a plus.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, problem-solve, and operate independently as well as working well in a team environment.
• Growth mindset with a strong sense of accountability for achieving results.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and foster strong relationships with various stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Commitment to upholding Equal Justice Works' mission, vision, values, and (DEI) Diversity Equity and Inclusion principles.

LOCATION

The West Coast Network Manager must be located on the West Coast, preferred in San Francisco or Los Angeles; will also consider Seattle.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Justice Works is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills and encourages people of diverse ages, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, disabilities, religions, races, ethnicities, socioeconomic statuses, work, and life experiences to apply.