National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 3 days ago
Executive Director
Mission, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveNational Legal Aid & Defender Association is a nonprofit legal aid program providing civil legal services to underserved communities. They are seeking an Executive Director to lead the organization in strategic direction, fundraising, and legal advocacy, while rebuilding capacity and strengthening relationships with tribal nations.
LegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develop and implement a clear, forward-looking vision for the organization’s legal, advocacy, and operational work
Lead organizational rebuilding, including systems, policies, and culture
Work closely with the Board of Directors to strengthen governance and long-term sustainability
Reinvigorate and oversee the organization’s litigation strategy, including impact litigation where appropriate
Ensure high-quality legal services across practice areas
Stay informed of legal developments affecting tribal nations and rural communities
Lead fundraising efforts, including grant writing, foundation relationships, and government funding
Cultivate relationships with tribal governments, community partners, funders, and allied organizations
Serve as the public face of the organization in the legal and broader community
Recruit, train, mentor, and retain a small, dedicated legal and support staff
Foster a collaborative, supportive, and trauma-informed workplace
Supervise senior staff and manage performance and professional development
Oversee finances, budgeting, and compliance with grant and funding requirements
Ensure ethical, effective, and fiscally responsible operations
Balance limited resources while maintaining mission focus
Qualification
Required
Experience in strategic direction and organizational leadership
Proven track record in fundraising and grant writing
Strong litigation and legal advocacy experience
Ability to cultivate relationships with tribal governments and community partners
Experience in staff leadership and development
Knowledge of compliance with grant and funding requirements
Commitment to access to justice in underserved and tribal communities
Ability to work in a challenging geographic location with limited nearby housing and services
Preferred
Experience working with Native American tribes
Background in nonprofit management
Familiarity with legal developments affecting tribal nations and rural communities
Experience in overseeing finances and budgeting in a nonprofit setting
Company
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.
Founded in 1911
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.3MKey Investors
Lumina Foundation
2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
April Frazier Camara, Esq.
President & CEO
Vernina A.
Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer
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