Our Organization

IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System, is a national, independent research organization that innovates and advances solutions that make our civil justice system more just.

We believe justice for all must be a reality for everyone. Every day, IAALS reexamines how the American civil justice system can better serve the needs of us all. Through purposeful collaboration, listening, and research, we jumpstart the groundbreaking and achievable solutions that will clear a path to justice for everyone. Because justice for all will never be a reality if those seeking justice cannot access the system designed to deliver it.

Our Work IAALS' unique approach depends on purposeful research, deep collaboration, and diversity of perspective, followed by evidence-based recommendations that take hold in courts and legal institutions across the country. IAALS works on solving problems with a broad view of the legal ecosystem, targeting changes in the courts and in the delivery of legal services. We conduct comprehensive analysis and work with stakeholders to design solutions, empower decision-makers, and measure outcomes and impacts to advance an accessible and trusted legal system.

In order to innovate our civil justice system to meet today's challenges and opportunities, we need to better understand the problems people face. • Nearly half of Americans experience legal problems for which they can't find a solution. • More than 70% of civil and family disputes in the United States include at least one side that doesn't have an attorney. • Incomprehensive legalese, limited legal support, and convoluted processes make fair legal resolutions increasingly unattainable. • Businesses routinely choose arbitration rather than using the courts, jury trials are disappearing, and public confidence in our legal system is low.

Our modern society, with modern people and problems, demands the evolution of systems created hundreds of years ago. The status quo is rigid, inaccessible, slow, and costly-and doesn't account for the people moving through it, rather than only those working within it. That is the work of IAALS

IAALS has ongoing research projects in the areas of judicial reform, civil justice reform, family justice reform, legal education and licensure reform, and innovation in the delivery of legal services and the profession. We encourage applicants to learn more about our work at iaals.du.edu.

Position Summary

IAALS is seeking an experienced Assistant Director, Development, Foundations & Sponsored Programs who will support IAALS in its development efforts with the goal of revenue diversification and growth to support this critical mission and impact. This person works closely with IAALS' Director of Development, CEO, and across the institute to develop, manage, and grow a current and prospective grant and award portfolio through identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding foundations, corporations, and governmental agencies.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in managing the grant and award life cycle; a proven track record of identifying and securing new revenue from diversified sources; exceptional skills in prospect research, proposal and report development, and portfolio and pipeline management; and a passion for systemic change through the removal of barriers that limit access and utilization of the legal system.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement strategies to elevate the visibility of IAALS and its projects with private foundations, corporations, and governmental agencies.
• Qualify grant and award opportunities and cultivate relationships with foundation and government staff.
• Lead solicitations through working across IAALS' teams to prepare letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and create stewardship opportunities for meaningful engagement of funders.
• Coordinate with Di ector of Development, CEO, and Program Directors to create prospecting collateral, including travel and event lists, donor profiles, leadership briefs, visit reports, and other written material.
• Ensure quality control of data, moves management strategies, prospecting activities, and reporting needs in CRM.

• Perform other related duties, as assigned and needed, related to the programmatic and business operations of IAALS including events, milestone anniversaries, and other fundraising priorities. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional skills in prospect research, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies to connect IAALS' needs with funding opportunities.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to write and edit letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, and related fundraising correspondence.
• Present information in formal and informal settings and impart understanding of complex ideas to others.
• Work, and lead, within a team environment as well as work with a high level of independence and maintain confidentiality.

• Manage time and prioritize assignments effectively, particularly while managing competing priorities. Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of a Bachelors degree and work experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience cultivating, soliciting,