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Flexible Schedule
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Lafayette, CA 94549
R ole Description: Las Tramps is searching for Board candidates with a fundraising focus. We’re seeking individuals who will be an integral part of our leadership team, driving the financial sustainability of Las Trampas. Your key responsibility would be building a culture of enthusiasm for fundraising on the Board and holding fellow Board members accountable for their fundraising obligation; for assisting the staff with identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of new funders; and partnering with the Board and staff on the development and implementation fundraising strategies to advance our mission. Desired Experience: Fundraising Leadership : Guide or Director of Philanthropy on the development and execution of innovative fundraising strategies to meet or exceed financial targets. Donor Engagement : Cultivate and maintain relationships with key donors, sponsors, and corporate partners. Campaign Management : Help our Director of Philanthropy oversee major fundraising campaigns and initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and outcomes. Board Collaboration: Collaborate with fellow Board members and the executive team to align fundraising efforts with organizational goals. Advocacy: Act as a spokesperson and advocate for the organization, promoting its mission and fundraising initiatives within your network and the broader community. Qualifications: Experience : Extensive background in fundraising, with a proven track record of securing significant contributions. Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire donors and stakeholders. Leadership : Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others in a collaborative environment. Network : A robust network of potential donors and sponsors, particularly in sectors relevant to our mission. Passion : A deep commitment to Las Trampas’ mission and values. Impact: Your contribution as a Fundraising Specialist will directly influence the organization’s ability to achieve its mission, ensuring that we have the financial resources to expand our programs and reach more communities. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference, both in the organization and in the lives of those we serve.
Date Posted: 2024-12-09
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Flexible Schedule
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Lafayette, CA 94549
ABOUT THE JOB: Volunteer Board Member, Corporate and General Law Expertise Las Trampas supports adults with developmental disabilities in Lafayette, CA. We are searching for dedicated Board candidates with legal expertise in Corporate Law to strengthen the Board’s understanding of the legal implications of its decisions and to bring a broader legal perspective to Board deliberations. In particular, the Board is seeking individuals with in-house corporate counsel experience or has previously counseled boards, or worked with non-profits. DESIRED LEGAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bring expertise in corporate law to help the Las Trampas Board keep abreast with new business laws and developments in the industry Competency with California wage and hour laws and compliance Knowledge on a broad range of compliance, governance issues, employee benefits structuring, and board resolutions. Experienced with employment litigation cases, complex employment disputes and client advocacy. We are seeking an individual who is well versed in legal research and keeps up to date with employment law, ensuring adherence to the latest legal and compliance standards Consult and advise on a wide range of custom and standard agreements. Help Executive Director and HR Director prepare legal documents and oversee trial cases and hearings as needed. A keen ability to grasp complex legal and business issues quickly; balance risks; draw sound conclusions; and provide creative, practical, constructive and timely counsel in a dynamic environment . Provide strategic legal counsel and general business law support as needed. Oversee contract management, monitoring and tracking. Help develop policies and procedures with the HR Manager and Executive Director as needed. Help manage external legal resources. ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND : Ideally, we are looking for a corporate attorney with expertise in business and employment law. One who is experienced with employment litigation cases, complex employment disputes and client advocacy. We are seeking an individual who is well versed in legal research and keeps up to date with employment law, ensuring adherence to the latest legal and compliance standards. Interested candidates should possess strong leadership, business acumen, and communication skills. Desired backgrounds include prior professional legal expertise in the nonprofit or for-profit sector.
Date Posted: 2024-12-14
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Flexible Schedule
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Lafayette, CA 94549
Role Description: As a Board member, we are looking for candidates who will serve as a guide to our Executive Director to ensure that Las Trampas is compliant with the employment laws of CA. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in HR, a passion for philanthropy and a commitment to making a meaningful impact when it comes to giving back to the community. Desired Qualifications: Las Trampas is looking for Board candidates with HR backgrounds experienced in the following areas: Competency with California wage and hour laws and compliance Counsel LTI on personnel-related hearings and investigations as they arise Ability to facilitate/counsel employee mediations, negotiations and possible investigations as they pertain to CA labor law Helping the Executive Director and Director of Human Resources handle employee questions as they arise Interpreting employee contracts Maintaining optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment & interview processes to identify qualified candidates Proficiency with employee relations and conflict resolution Analyzing and modifying compensation and benefits policies Establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements Advise Executive Director and Director of Human Resources on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment Advise on compensation, employee benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs Knowledgeable on the principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, laborrelations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Date Posted: 2024-12-09
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Flexible Schedule
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Lafayette, CA 94549
Role Description: As a Board member w e are seeking a high-level professional currently or previously in the field of mental and physical disabilities . Ideally, someone who understands the California developmental disabilities service system including the Lanterman Act, Individual Program Plan (IPP) process, Individual Service Plans (ISPs), and programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities is critical. This includes: Desired Qualifications: Understanding of Individualized Education Plans to ensure 100% compliance with IEP standards . Individuals who can take a leadership role to advocate for and identify fund supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Understanding of program models currently served by Las Trampas including: Adult Development Programs Adult Vocational Programs Independent Living Services Supported Living Services Alternative/Adult Residential Model Understanding of the regulations for adult services including California Code of Regulations, Title 17 Understanding of program licensing requirements for facility-based programs (day programs and adult residential) including California Code of Regulations, Title 22 Understanding of the needs of individuals moderately to profoundly impacted by developmental disabilities including intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, autism, seizure disorder , and other qualifying disabilities Understanding of programmatic features for adult services, particularly in the areas of evidence-based curriculums, teaching techniques and strategies, activities of daily living, speech and language pathology, assistive technology and alternative and augmentative communication, etc. Knowledge about key industry trends to keep our Board informed on progressive developmental disability researchers , and practitioners, and evidence-based practices both locally and nationally so that LTI will be on the cutting edge of forward-thinking program offerings. Experience in the development and operations of adult program services is preferred. Board members are expected to have financial acumen to read and understand Las Trampas’ financial statements and otherwise help the Board fulfill its fiduciary responsibilities.
Date Posted: 2024-12-09
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Flexible Schedule
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Lafayette, CA 94549
Role Description: Volunteer: Board Member, General Law, Lanterman Act Expertise As a Board member, you will focus on general law and have familiarity with the Lanterman Act. Ideally, we are looking for Board members with backgrounds in the non-profitor for-profit sector, who can advocate and create strategies to help Las Trampas better serve intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals and their families. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in corporate law, a passion for philanthropy and a commitment to making a meaningful impact when it comes to giving back to the community. Desired Qualifications: Knowledge of state & federal laws, rights, and services as they apply to intellectually and developmentally disabled Californians. Familiarity with the Lanterman Act. Experience in the disability rights or justice movement and/or extensive contacts in the disability community. Expertise in litigating civil cases in state or federal court, such as law and motion, discovery, trial, and appeals. Ideally, we need legal counsel to help the Las Trampas Board keep abreast of legal matters that involve disability-related issues and developments in the industry. Competency with California compliance laws as they pertain to complex legal matters, and provide leadership and mentoring to our Executive Director and HR Manager. Knowledge on a broad range of compliance, governance issues, employee benefits structuring, and board resolutions. Excellent advocacy skills (such as research, writing, analytic, oral). Help Executive Director and HR Director prepare legal documents and oversee trial cases and hearings as needed . A keen ability to grasp complex legal and business issues quickly; balance risks; draw sound conclusions; and provide creative, practical, constructive and timely counsel in a dynamic environment. Provide strategic legal counsel and general business law support as needed. Oversee contract management, monitoring and tracking. Help develop policies and procedures with the HR Manager and Executive Director as needed. Help manage external legal resources. Impact: Your contribution as a Board member with a background in law and familiarity with the Lanterman Act, will directly influence Las Trampas’ ability to achieve its mission, ensuring that we have the legal resources to help guide our Board and staff through the complex laws of CA. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant difference, both in the organization & in the lives of those we serve.
Date Posted: 2024-12-09
