Employment

About GLAD Law

Since 1978, GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders (GLAD Law) has achieved landmark legal victories to end discrimination based on gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and HIV status. GLAD Law has consistently broken through resistance and prejudice to advance transgender rights, marriage equality, protections for LGBTQ+ youth and families, rights for people with HIV, and more. GLAD Law works at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights, addressing discrimination at the intersections of race and LGBTQ+ status, and countering efforts to roll back progress. 

We are at a pivotal moment in our ongoing pursuit of LGBTQ+ justice, racial justice, and lived equality. LGBTQ+ rights, particularly for transgender individuals, are under significant attack. In response, GLAD Law has launched an ambitious $20 million campaign to expand litigation capacity, strengthen advocacy efforts, and secure critical protections for impacted communities. 

The Opportunity

The Campaign Manager will coordinate and manage critical elements of GLAD Law’s campaign. This position ensures effective implementation and progress tracking, collaborating closely with the Director of Development, Executive Director, and other key team members. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Project Management 

• Oversee campaign administration: scheduling, correspondence, documentation, and logistics. 

• Manage campaign timelines, ensuring tasks and milestones are met. 

• Coordinate campaign meetings, agendas, and action item follow-up. 

• Coordinate the special campaign direct mail and email appeals for targeted donor segments. 

Campaign Collateral Coordination and Communications 

• Help coordinate campaign branding and messaging with Barsness Group, M+R, and the development team to ensure consistency. 

• Serve as primary liaison with design vendors for campaign materials. 

• Implement and monitor campaign communication strategies. 

• Coordinate creation and distribution of campaign collateral. 

• Represent GLAD Law and the campaign at community events. 

Prospect Research and Wealth Screening 

• Conduct detailed prospect research, update prospect profiles, and track cultivation phases. 

• Oversee wealth screening processes to support strategic donor engagement. 

Prospect Strategy and Moves Management 

• Maintain up-to-date prospect lists and tracking tools in coordination with the development team. 

• Track donor engagement progress through cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship stages. 

• Prepare materials and follow-ups to support donor meetings and strategic outreach. 

Gift Tracking, Reporting, and Recognition 

• Supervise data entry and maintain accurate tracking and documentation of all campaign pledges and gifts. 

• Prepare regular progress reports and dashboards to inform internal and external stakeholders. 

• Draft and manage gift agreements and pledge forms, ensuring proper documentation and recordkeeping. 

• Oversee timely, personalized acknowledgment of campaign gifts, and follow up on outstanding pledges. 

• Support execution of donor stewardship and recognition plans to ensure sustained engagement. 

Volunteer and Board Support 

• Provide comprehensive support to the campaign steering committee and board, including logistics, agendas, minutes, and follow-up communications. 

• Facilitate effective volunteer engagement and committee participation. 

Qualifications

We recognize that there are many pathways to gaining professional skills. Candidates are encouraged to apply if they have most of the following qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, campaign management, or related fields. 

• Exceptional organizational and project management skills and attention to detail. 

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. 

• Demonstrated experience with donor databases and fundraising analytics. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products. 

• Experience working collaboratively with boards, committees, and volunteers. 

• Commitment to civil rights and equity, with a demonstrated dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with capital or special campaigns. 

• Experience coordinating vendors and managing communication projects. 

• Experience with Salesforce software. 

Compensation and Location

This is a contract position that we anticipate will require a significant time commitment (100-120/hours monthly) over 8-10 months. We expect the monthly payment will be in the $10,000 – $12,000 range. Much of the work will take place remotely, with some work taking place in GLAD Law’s Boston office, and some campaign event attendance required. Business and travel expenses are the responsibility of the contractor.  

GLAD Law requires all office visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including boosters if eligible. Reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons will be considered. 

To Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and hourly or contract rate by email to: callenscannell@gladlaw.org. You may also use that email address should you have any questions. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The expected start date is July 2025.  

GLAD Law is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment. We encourage applications from people of color, transgender persons, and individuals with disabilities, including HIV. 

About GLAD Law

Since 1978, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD Law) has achieved scores of precedent-setting legal victories to end discrimination based on gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and HIV status. Time after time, GLAD Law has broken through resistance and prejudice to make real progress for transgender rights, family protections and marriage equality, LGBTQ+ youth rights, protections for people living with HIV and much more. GLAD Law is focused on working at the cutting edge of LGBTQ+ rights, advancing strategies to address discrimination occurring at the intersections of race and LGBTQ+ status, and keeping a close watch on a counter-movement that is fighting hard to roll back critical progress.

We are at a critical moment in our efforts for LGBTQ+ justice, racial justice, and lived equality. The rights of LGBTQ+ people, and transgender individuals in particular, are under attack, as evidenced by the current federal administration’s executive orders and other actions targeting transgender people alongside efforts by opponents in state legislatures and in courts to diminish LGBTQ+ nondiscrimination protections.

The Opportunity

GLAD Law’s Legal Team Operations Manager will provide critical operational support and leadership within the Legal Department. The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys to ensure efficient workflows, manage support staff, and coordinate department operations to advance our organizational goals and mission. The position will include responsibilities such as supervising Legal Assistants, managing department operations, overseeing administrative systems, and ensuring smooth coordination of the legal team’s work.

The Legal Team Operations Manager will make significant contributions to the legal team’s effectiveness, ensuring attorneys have the operational and research support needed to advance LGBTQ+ rights. This role requires a strong understanding of legal environments, research and processes, excellent project management skills, and supervisory experience. This position reports to Legal Director Joshua Rovenger and works closely with all legal team members. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise Legal Assistants, providing guidance, training, and professional development to ensure excellence in legal research and support 
• Develop and implement operational systems, workflows, and processes to enhance team productivity and effectiveness
• Support the Legal Assistant and Legal Intern hiring and onboarding processes
• Manage case management systems and ensure proper documentation and organization of legal files
• Coordinate with attorneys to ensure the timely filing of legal documents and adherence to court and legislative deadlines
• Develop a deep understanding of the organization’s programs, projects, and substantive areas of law, especially those affecting the LGBTQ+ community and those living with HIV
• Facilitate communication between the Legal Department and other GLAD Law departments
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for the Legal Department’s operational processes
• Lead on proofreading legal documents and ensuring compliance with filing requirements
• Embrace GLAD Law’s mission and demonstrate commitment to its organizational values

Qualifications:

There are innumerable ways to learn, grow, and excel professionally. We know people gain skills through various professional, personal, educational, and volunteer experiences. We respect this when we review applications and take a broad look at the experience of each applicant. This said, we are most likely to be interested in your candidacy if you can demonstrate most of the qualifications and experiences listed below.

Applicants should have a commitment to civil rights, be self-motivated and able to work in a diverse multicultural environment. The successful applicant will be committed to fulfilling GLAD Law’s mission and aspire to its organizational values. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

• Strong project management and operational leadership skills
• Prior experience managing teams and supervising staff
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement efficient administrative systems
• Familiarity with legal terminology, research, procedures, and court systems
• Understanding of legal operations and administrative practices
• Experience with case management systems or legal practice management software
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
• The ability to collaborate effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and communication styles
• Committed to prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, be reliable, and be flexible
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in legal advocacy organizations, law firms, or legal departments
• Background in LGBTQ+ rights, civil rights, or social justice advocacy
• Knowledge of legal document management and filing procedures
• Experience implementing operational improvements in professional settings

Compensation and Location:

This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary of $70,000-100,000 depending on experience.

GLAD Law offers a robust benefits package, including:

• Three weeks of paid vacation
• 18 holidays
• 401k participation and Safe Harbor contribution
• Fully paid individual health and dental insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Professional development opportunities

This position is hybrid eligible: a portion of the job duties may be performed remotely, with an expectation of 4 days/week in-office (Boston) and otherwise from a home office. Occasional weekend or after-hours work and travel may be required.

GLAD Law requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated (including boosters, if eligible) against COVID-19 by their first day of employment. Employees may request an exemption to this policy as a reasonable accommodation for religious and/or medical reasons.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter through the portal linked HERE. Successful candidates can expect an initial screening call with the Positively Partners team, followed by a series of virtual interviews with the GLAD Law team. The expected start date is Summer 2025. 

GLAD is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic staff committed to working in a multicultural environment. We encourage applications from people of color, transgender persons, and individuals with disabilities, including HIV.

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