The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Law Foundation (NLF)
seeks a motivated and hardworking individual to serve as a full-time
Development and Programs Manager in Washington, D.C. The Development and
Programs Manger is responsible for collaborating with the NLF board and
others to carry out the mission of NLF, described below. The position
provides an excellent opportunity for the right individual to develop and
hone multiple skills in a small, results-oriented, not-for-profit office.
NLF is housed with the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
(NAPABA), its sister organization, a national organization consisting
primarily of Asian Pacific American (APA) lawyers. Excellent D.C. location
four blocks from the White House.
 
About The NAPABA Law Foundation
 
NLF is the non-profit, charitable and educational affiliate of NAPABA. Its
mission is to educate and serve APA lawyers and the broader APA communities.
 
 
NLF currently carries out its mission in a number of different ways,
including:
 
• Funding several fellowships to serve the public interest, including one
which was established in 2004 and which fully funds a young lawyer fulltime
to serve the APA community on critical issues, especially those facing the
most underrepresented APA populations;
• Providing financial assistance such as scholarships to APA law students
who have demonstrated academic excellence and community leadership;
• Managing and financially underwriting the Thomas Tang Moot Court
Competition, designed to provide APA law students with greater opportunities
to strengthen their advocacy skills while working on legal issues of
particular interest to the APA community;
• Encouraging APA law students to enter public service through a loan
repayment assistance program; and
• Engaging in efforts to promote APA diversity in the law.
 
For more information about NLF, its programs and activities, visit our
website at http://napaba.org/napaba/showpage.asp?code=foundation.
 
This exciting opportunity to gain experience in NLF’s national office
requires a motivated individual who will work closely with the NLF Board
President, the NLF Board Members, the NAPABA Executive Director and NAPABA
staff.
 
Responsibilities
 
The Development and Programs Manager will work closely with the NLF
President and other Board members regarding fundraising, managing the
organization’s short term projects and long term programs, and assisting in
the administrative management of the organization. These include the
following:
 
Development
• Assist in coordinating fundraising events and related activities
• Oversee many aspects of the annual sweepstakes fund-raiser
• Oversee and coordinate NLF programs, guests and other events at the NAPABA
National Convention
• Review and oversee aspects of NLF’s multi-year Capital Campaign under
supervision and coordination with the Campaign Chairpersons
• Process donor contributions and maintain donor files
• Maintain donor relations generally
• Research and contact potential fundraising partners
• Advertising and flyer design for fundraisers
• Research and write grant proposals
 
Program Management
• Help with various aspects of the APA diversity in law firms project
• Provide general support for NLF projects, programs, and activities
• Coordinate and administer scholarship programs
• Administer scholarship application process and interface with applicants
 
Administrative Management
• Maintain NLF’s charitable solicitation license in multiple states
• Maintain and update NLF’s website and other networking sites including
social media
• Assist in the financial management of the organization, including regular
check requests to Treasurer, bank deposits, bookkeeping, annual budget
formulation and maintenance, and tax filings
• Draft press releases for media distribution
• Draft and disseminate NLF e-newsletter
• Secure and supervise interns
• Perform general administrative duties
 
In addition, the Development and Programs Manager, working with the NLF
Board President, the NAPABA Executive Director, and others, will be expected
to provide leadership in developing new projects to further the
organization’s mission, as well as to effectively implement them.
 
Qualifications
 
A Bachelor’s degree and some prior work experience related to program
management and/or development is required. The successful applicant must be
detail and results oriented, have good writing skills, and be capable of
juggling multiple projects by working virtually with Board members located
across the country. He or she must be able to work independently yet
collaboratively with decision makers, and must have strong interpersonal,
communications, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have
demonstrated commitment to the APA community. The candidate must be able to
use Microsoft Publisher and Quickbooks, or be able to self-teach. Prior
experience in a non-profit organizations is a plus, but not necessary. Some
travel is required, as well as some evening and weekend work.
 
Salary: Commensurate with experience. If a minimum salary is required,
please indicate it in your cover letter. Benefits provided.
 
Supervision: This position will be supervised jointly by the NLF Board
President and NAPABA Executive Director, both of whom are experienced
lawyers and managers.
 
Deadline and Other Requirements:
 
To apply, send cover letter, resume, three references and a writing sample
to KTrachsel@napaba.org, noting you are applying for the ‘NLF Development
and Programs Manager” position.
 
Applications shall be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is
filled.