St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS)

Location: St. Louis, MO | Full-time | In Office / In Community

About Us

St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS) is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to survivors seeking protection from intimate partner violence in the St. Louis region. We are a small but growing team of dedicated professionals and volunteers who believe every survivor deserves a lawyer by their side. We seek an experienced Advancement Director to lead and execute a comprehensive development strategy that sustains and expands our impact.

Position Summary

The Advancement Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing SLSLS’s fundraising and development efforts. This role works closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors’ Advancement Committee to build diverse, sustainable revenue streams through grants, individual giving, events, campaigns, and partnerships. The Advancement Manager plays a key strategic role in positioning the organization for long-term financial health.

Key Responsibilities

Advancement Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year fundraising strategy, including grants, appeals, campaigns, major gifts, and events

• Work closely with the Executive Director and Board Advancement Committee to set priorities, goals, and strategy

• Cultivate new sources of financial support and strategic partners

Grant Management

• Prospect, research, and identify grant opportunities aligned with SLSLS’s mission

• Prepare, submit, and manage grant applications

• Ensure timely reporting and ongoing grant compliance

Donor Stewardship & Outreach

• Build and maintain strong relationships with individual donors and institutional funders

• Ensure all gifts are acknowledged in a timely, personal, and meaningful manner

• Design and execute donor stewardship activities and communications

Executive & Board Support

• Advise the Executive Director on which stakeholders to meet with

• Prepare briefing materials and talking points to support Executive Director meetings

• Support and engage board members in fundraising and donor cultivation

Events, Marketing & Communications

• Plan and execute fundraising and stewardship events

• Collaborate on marketing, communications, and public-facing materials to support development efforts

• Leverage current technology and tools to amplify fundraising and outreach

Data, Systems & Reporting

• Maintain and manage the donor management system (Salesforce)

• Track fundraising activity, donor engagement, and outcomes

• Prepare regular reports (with metric evaluations, projections and analytics) for leadership, the Board and donors

• Maintain SLSLS website and online donor platform

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Communications or related fields

• 5 years of proven fundraising experience strongly preferred

• CFRE and/or similar certifications strongly preferred

• Demonstrated success in grant writing, donor cultivation, and fundraising strategy

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working with senior leadership and boards

• High level of organization, initiative, and attention to detail

• Commitment to SLSLS’s mission and values

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000 annually

• Benefits include health insurance and paid vacation time

• Flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of teamwork and wellbeing

Why Work at SLSLS?

• Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit making a tangible impact in the lives of survivors and their children.

• Join a team that is as committed to supporting one another as we are to supporting our clients.

Additional Information

• Position available immediately.

• SLSLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups.

St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS)
Location: St. Louis, MO | Full-time | In Office / In Court

About Us: St. Louis Survivors Legal Support (SLSLS) is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to survivors seeking protection from intimate partner violence in the St. Louis region. We are a small but growing team of dedicated professionals and volunteers who believe every survivor deserves a lawyer by their side. We seek a compassionate, mission-driven attorney to represent survivors in Order of Protection and related custody matters.

Position Overview: The Custody Attorney will represent survivors who share children with their abusers in Order of Protection and custody cases (as part of dissolution or paternity matters). This role offers an opportunity to do deeply meaningful, life-changing work with the support of highly experienced attorneys and a collaborative nonprofit environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent SLSLS clients who share children with their abusers in their Order of Protection cases and in their companion custody proceedings.

• Prepare pleadings, motions, and other court filings.

• Advocate for clients in court, ensuring their voices are heard and their safety prioritized.

• Collaborate with SLSLS staff and partners to provide holistic support to survivors.

• Maintain accurate case files and data for grant reporting and compliance.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to the Missouri Bar.

• Family law or litigation experience is preferred but not required. SLSLS provides top-notch on-the-job mentoring by seasoned attorneys.

• Strong commitment to serving survivors of intimate partner violence.

• Excellent oral advocacy, writing, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $82,000 annually

• Benefits include health insurance and paid vacation time

• Flexible, supportive work environment with a strong culture of teamwork and wellbeing

Why Work at SLSLS?

• Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit making a tangible impact in the lives of survivors and their children.

• Gain valuable courtroom and litigation experience with hands-on mentorship from experienced family law practitioners.

• Join a team that is as committed to supporting one another as we are to supporting our clients.

Additional Information

• Position available immediately.

• SLSLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups.