Director of Development & Communications Center for Gender and Refugee Studies

The Role

The Center for Gender and Refugee Studies (CGRS), based at the University of California Hastings College of the Law, one of the nation's leading refugee advocacy organizations, works to advance the human rights of women, children, LGBT and other refugees who flee persecution, both in the United States and internationally. We provide nationally recognized expert consultation, including trainings, resource development and legal advice, in hundreds of asylum cases each year, many of which result in grants of protection. CGRS also shapes asylum law through involvement in key cases with potential to set precedent, and ensures government accountability through groundbreaking and original research that analyzes adjudication trends. We improve conditions on the ground to prevent refugee flight by presenting the results of international human rights fact-finding, analyzing implementation of existing laws, and collaborating with grassroots movements to advocate for law reform and other justice measures. For more information about CGRS, visit http://cgrs.uchastings.edu/.

Under the direction and reporting to the Director and Associate Directors of the Center for Gender and Refugee Studies (CGRS), the Director of Development and Communications will be charged with leading CGRS’s fundraising efforts with foundations, law firms, individual donors, corporations, government agencies, and other funding sources, and with managing external communications, including website, social media, newsletters, press releases and media advisories, and media relations.

Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Draft letters of inquiry, grant proposals, and other solicitation materials to foundations; prepare reports to funders; draft acknowledgement letters;
• Oversee and assist the office manager with the preparation of budgets and financial reports;
• Identify and research new grant opportunities (prospecting) from a broad range of funding sources, including government agencies; Set appointments for the Director with foundation officers, individual donors and prospects and prepare materials for these meetings;
• Work with the staff and Board to manage law firm giving campaign;
• Research individual donor prospects and their capability to give; provide the Director and Board members with necessary prospective supporters;
• Research prospects for corporate funding and develop a corporate funding/partnership initiative;
• Serve as Board liaison, prepare Board meeting materials, and manage Board members’ fundraising commitments;
• Strengthen and maintain existing databases related to development;
• Manage postal and electronic appeals to donors and prospects;
• Draft and coordinate monthly newsletter production, advocacy action alerts, electronic campaign solicitations and holiday messages, media advisories, and press releases;
• Coordinate social media and oversee website maintenance and updates;
• Manage media relations and media contacts database, serving as press contact for organization;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

University of California's Hastings College of the Law

As the University of California's first law school, UC Hastings College of the Law is ABA and WASC accredited and committed to outcomes-based education and assessment. It boasts a rich history of achievement in the field of legal education. Established in 1878 and located in San Francisco's Civic Center district, our vibrant institution provides outstanding instruction for nearly 1,200 students from more than 120 universities and colleges across the country. We also provide an innovative, fun and rewarding work environment for our valued employees. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a dynamic community in which you will interact with staff, faculty and students.