The Portfolio Manager works within a team under the Director of Fellowships primarily responsible for the success of the Design-Your-Own Legal Fellowship program. The position sits within the Fellowships Unit which runs Equal Justice Works’ two post-graduate legal fellowship programs and Fellow alumni program. Equal Justice Works is hiring multiple Portfolio Managers at this time with responsibilities to be designated on the basis of regional division or other programmatic needs.
The Portfolio Manager role holds both fundraising (40%) and program responsibilities (60%). Fundraising duties include the cultivation and stewardship of current and prospective fellowship sponsors to achieve fundraising targets and sponsorship engagement objectives. The position ensures the fulfillment of high-quality Fellowship projects and Fellow experience through supporting Fellows based at host sites, maintaining connections with regional Alumni, and actively contributing to the Unit’s overall programming aligned to the organization’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
Specific Responsibilities:
Sustain and grow Equal Justice Works’ funding portfolio and key constituent relationships in the assigned region - primarily law firms, corporate general counsels, and other regional funders
Solicit multi-year fellowship sponsorships and gifts from new and current donors
Steward fellowship sponsors through the annual Fellow selection process and throughout the fellowship term
Work collaboratively with the Institutional Advancement Unit to support overall fundraising and constituent relations objectives, including annual event Steering Committee and event sponsor cultivation
Act as primary relationship manager for Fellows in the portfolio, oversee and advise Fellows on sponsor relations including presentations and pro bono engagement, and monitor progress on individual fellowship projects
Support the delivery of Fellow training and professional development initiatives, including annual Leadership Development Training for all current Fellows
Cultivate relationships with Alumni in the portfolio region to advance alumni engagement program goals
Prepare various internal and external-facing written reports and communications
Deliver presentations to external constituents and represent the organization at sector and sponsor-related events and conferences
Contribute to the achievement of team and Unit workplans and organizational priorities and initiatives, including efforts to advance diversity, equity and inclusion
Other duties as assigned
Direct Reports:
None
Qualifications
Experience and Qualifications:
JD and legal work experience preferred but not required. Law firm or in-house legal department experience is a plus
Five years of related progressively complex professional experience, fundraising experience or relationship management experience preferred
Knowledge of the public interest law sector required, including understanding of social justice issues and familiarity with nonprofit organizations
Commitment to developing public service leaders and mentoring experience a plus
Ability to juggle multiple projects, problem-solve, and operate independently as well as working well in a team environment
Growth mindset with a strong sense of accountability for achieving results
Demonstrated ability to inspire and foster strong relationships with various stakeholders
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Commitment to upholding Equal Justice Works’ mission, vision and values and diversity equity and inclusion principles
Technical Skills
Experience with Microsoft Office suite required. Experience with CRM systems a plus
Travel
Ability and willingness to travel, approximately up to 30% during peak periods, unless otherwise precluded for safety and public health considerations
Location
Temporarily remote until further notice