Development Manager, Grants & Communications

Who We Are

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (“Law Foundation”) is dedicated to advancing the rights of historically excluded individuals and families throughout Santa Clara County. Through our legal services, strategic advocacy, and educational outreach, we empower over 14,000 children and adults each year. Our Housing, Children & Youth, Health and Pro Bono Programs use legal advocacy as a catalyst for social change, creating innovative solutions to the legal challenges facing low-income communities in our region. With a dedicated team of over 70 employees, we are the largest provider of free legal services in the South Bay region of the Bay Area. Learn more at https://www.lawfoundation.org/ .

 

The Opportunity

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Development Manager to join our Development Department at Law Foundation. The Development Department advances the mission and impact of the organization through private philanthropy—including foundation, corporate, donor, and special event support—along with engagement and communications.

 

The Development Manager focuses primarily on foundation grants management (70%) and provides streamlined communications support (30%). This role is essential to securing more than $1.5 million (and growing) annually in foundation grants and strengthening the organization’s visibility with funders, partners, and the community.

 

What You’ll Do

As a Development Manager, Grants & Communication, you will:

 

Foundation Grants

• Draft and submit case statements, proposals, and reports that clearly articulate the Law Foundation’s work, impact, and funding needs, closely following foundation guidelines and preferences.
• Coordinate with program staff to gather necessary information and utilize their expertise to develop grant proposals that are technically sound and feasible.
• Work closely with colleagues, tracking impact metrics to set and measure goals, and with finance to prepare and update grant budgets.
• Build strong relationships with grant-making organizations, stakeholders, and community partners, such as attending foundation meetings, touchpoints outside of grant requirements, and joint marketing.
• Research and identify funding opportunities from private foundations that align with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Actively track key dates and data including grant submission deadlines, reporting dates, planned ask amounts and awards, tasks, and touchpoints.
• Regular tracking of foundation revenue, pledges, and pipeline to forecast performance and review of all metrics to evaluate success.

 

Communications

• Plan and execute a streamlined communications strategy and calendar. Manage channels, which currently include social media, e-mail, print, mail, and videos.
• Draft content and simple design for inspirational stories of impact; testimonials from program participants, supporters and volunteers; and for awareness months/weeks (e.g. Hispanic Heritage Month).
• Lead project management for the annual report and videography for events and communications, working closely with videography contractors.

 

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years in nonprofit grants management (or transferable experience).
• Additional communications experience in a business or nonprofit setting is a plus.
• Familiarity with grants management and donor CRM systems (e.g. Instrumentl, Bloomerang) or similar.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with ability to craft persuasive narratives.
• Excellent organization and project management skills, with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative and able to listen actively, working toward positive outcomes across teams.
• Goal-oriented oriented, proactive, and adaptable problem-solver.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar, with openness to learning new tools.
• Reliable transportation for offsite events; ability to lift up to 30lbs
• Comfort working at a computer for extended periods.
• Flexibility to work on occasional evenings and weekends, especially during major events.
• Awareness of how race and other identities shape our work with communities; commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• Alignment with the mission and values of LFSV.

 

What We Offer

This is a full-time, exempt position, reporting to Chief Development Officer. The annual salary range for this role is $90,000 to $105,000, depending on experience.

We are committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and professional development of our team members. To that end, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefit package, which includes:

• 19 paid holidays per year
• 3-5 weeks of vacation per year
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Up to 6 months of parental leave
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• Free/discounted mental health therapy and wellness services for employees and their dependents through our Employee Assistance Program
• A 401(k)-retirement plan with employer contributions
• A sabbatical after 5 years of employment
• An additional monthly stipend for those who are bilingual and utilize their language abilities in the course of their job
• An annual budget for professional development
• The flexibility to work a hybrid schedule
• An office building that offers a fully equipped gym, outdoor terrace, convenient on-site parking, bike storage, lounge areas, and 24/7 security

Workplace Expectations

Law Foundation is a hybrid workplace. Please note that the Development Manager will be expected to work in our San Jose office a minimum of 2 days/week.

 

Employees must be California State residents. Due to logistical challenges regarding taxes, insurance, and time zones, we are not able to consider staff in other states at this time.

 

Working At Law Foundation

The Law Foundation is strongly committed to building a culturally diverse workplace centered on equity and providing an inclusive, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment for our staff, volunteers, clients, and partners. To achieve this goal, the Law Foundation actively works to improve communications, community engagement, systems and structures, and office culture to create an inclusive and respectful workplace where differences are acknowledged and valued.

 

We strongly encourage individuals from traditionally underrepresented communities to apply. Law Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior contact with the criminal legal system, or any other basis prohibited by law.

 

Application Process

Application materials must include:

• A cover letter that addresses the following: How has your personal background or experiences, professional or otherwise, prepared you to contribute to social justice, race equity and diversity among our staff?
• A resume
• Contact information for three professional references. We will always ask for your consent and inform you before contacting any of your references.

 

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority review will be given to applications received by [9/25/25]. Please note that our interview process includes interviewing by phone, video, and/or in-person.

 

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that values people, trust, accountability, creativity, joy, and fun, we would love to hear from you!

 

Equal Opportunity Employment

 

The Law Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.  We encourage people of color, womxn, people living with disabilities, older people, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people to apply.  It is the policy of the Law Foundation to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, medical condition or genetic information, veteran status, national origin, disability, marital or other protected status.  The Law Foundation will conform to the spirit, as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

 

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