Executive Director, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center

The Executive Director, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center provides leadership, management, and vision for a multi-faceted non-profit organization that provides free legal services to individuals, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses in the District of Columbia through pro bono lawyers, Pro Bono Center attorneys and staff.  The Executive Director, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is a key leadership position within the Bar and serves as a member of the Executive Team (ET). This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the District of Columbia Bar (Bar), who serves as the Pro Bono Center’s Executive Vice President.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides day-to-day leadership, management, coaching, and mentoring to the Pro Bono Center staff, consisting of approximately 25 employees.
• Recruits and retains a diverse workforce and creates an inclusive environment for all Pro Bono Center employees.
• Works with the CEO and other members of the ET to define the strategic priorities of the Bar, and ensures that Pro Bono Center efforts are aligned with the Bar’s mission and strategic plan consistent with federal and D.C. laws governing the operations of a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. 
• Works with the Pro Bono Committee to develop the strategic vision for the Pro Bono Center, in accordance with the strategic plan of the Pro Bono Center and the highest standards for the delivery of civil legal services.
• Identifies emerging and previously unaddressed legal needs in the community and develops innovative programs to engage pro bono lawyers in meeting those needs.
• Provides vision, oversight, coordination, and regular evaluation of the Pro Bono Center’s activities including clinics, resource centers, special projects, and initiatives.
• Manages a budget of approximately $3 million, generated from fundraising. Oversees and develops an annual budget and comprehensive fundraising plan and manages the program to accomplish goals within available resources. Develops and follows a long-term financial plan for the Pro Bono Center.
• Works with the Pro Bono Committee, the Pro Bono Center Board of Directors, volunteer leaders, and the development team to raise funds to support the Pro Bono Center’s annual budget.
• Plans and directs outreach efforts to draw additional lawyers with diverse experience into pro bono work through recruiting and training programs, marketing, and special projects.
• Develops and maintains internal and external relationships with key stakeholders, including, but not limited to the private bar, courts, legal services providers, the Access to Justice Commission, and various funders.
• Works closely with and provides support to the Pro Bono Center Board of Directors, the Pro Bono Committee, the Strategic Development Committee, and other task forces and special committees appointed from time to time.
• Represents the Pro Bono Center on court committees, with the media, and with national organizations and forums, such as the Equal Justice Conference and the Pro Bono Institute.
• Performs other duties as assigned.