Development Director

UnCommon Law

Oakland, California, United States
Base: $126,400 to $165,000 annually; bonus/equity:...
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2-7 years direct fundraising experience
Grant prospecting and proposal development
Major gifts and donor stewardship strategy
** UnCommon Law is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising efforts aimed at supporting incarcerated individuals through trauma-informed advocacy. The ideal candidate should have 2-7 years of experience in non-profit fundraising, including grant writing and donor engagement, with a strong commitment to criminal justice reform. **

Job Summary

  • UnCommon Law fights to ensure that all people incarcerated for violent crime have access to healing, justice, and effective legal representation through a unique trauma-informed model.
  • The Development Director is responsible for designing comprehensive fundraising efforts including foundation, corporate, and individual giving while managing the full lifecycle of grants.
  • The organization offers 100% paid medical, dental, and vision insurance plus a $200/month Health Reimbursement Account for therapeutic expenses.

Matching Summary

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** UnCommon Law is seeking a Development Director to lead fundraising efforts aimed at supporting incarcerated individuals through trauma-informed advocacy. The ideal candidate should have 2-7 years of experience in non-profit fundraising, including grant writing and donor engagement, with a strong commitment to criminal justice reform. **

Salary

Base: $126,400 to $165,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 100% paid medical/dental/vision, $200/month HRA, flexible time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 2-7 years direct fundraising experience
  • Grant prospecting and proposal development
  • Major gifts and donor stewardship strategy
  • Large scale capital campaign management
  • CRM platform proficiency (EveryAction/DonorBox)
  • Team supervision and cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Lived experience impacted by incarceration
  • Trauma-informed advocacy background
  • Criminal justice reform passion
  • Remote work collaboration strategies
  • Storytelling and narrative building skills

Key Requirements

  • 2-7 years leading fundraising for growing non-profits
  • Experience with budgets of at least $5 million
  • Proven ability to manage large scale capital campaigns
  • Demonstrated experience in grant writing and compliance

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