Reports To: Board of Directors
Location: Remote | U.S. Required | New York, San Francisco, DC Preferred
About Pro Bono Net
Every day in this country, thousands of people face loss and adversity in critical areas of their lives because legal help is unavailable or unaffordable. We create scalable and sustainable technology solutions and partnerships that bring free, safe, high-quality legal help to millions of people.
Pro Bono Net (PBN) is the country's leading nonprofit access to justice innovator with a 25-year history of impact. Our technology solutions and partnerships enable individuals to directly access the power of the law, empower advocates and volunteers to more effectively reach and represent those in need, and equip legal, social justice and community organizations with tools and resources to grow their impact. We are building a future where the power of the law belongs to everyone.
Pro Bono Net was founded in New York City, where we continue to maintain an office, and has a deep history and programmatic footprint in New York State, and now functions as a remote-first organization leading national programs that expand access to justice across the country. Pro Bono Net is also home to Justicia Lab, an immigrant justice technology lab whose mission is to transform immigrant justice through collaboration, creativity, and technology.
About the Role
Pro Bono Net is seeking a strategic and decisive Executive Director to help lead the organization into its next phase of growth and impact. This leader will oversee strategy, fundraising, and operations -- ensuring financial sustainability, driving programmatic excellence, and scaling Pro Bono Net's technology solutions and partnerships to serve more communities. They will collaborate closely with the Board of Directors, the senior leadership team, and external partners to expand PBN's impact, build new revenue streams, and secure funding to propel our mission.
The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator and relationship-builder who can articulate and champion our mission, galvanizing support from key stakeholders, donors, and partners. If you are passionate about access to justice, technology-driven innovation, and mobilizing resources to drive systemic change, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Advance a clear vision, strategy, and goals to strengthen and grow Pro Bono Net's mission and impact.
- Lead and facilitate leadership team in identifying, developing, and executing on a revenue strategy aligned with PBN's mission and long-term goals.
- Inspire and communicate a compelling vision for the organization's future, including how technology can be leveraged to solve access to justice challenges.
- Position PBN as a go-to thought leader for funders, media, and sector leaders seeking to understand the role of technology in legal access.
Fundraising and Financial Management
- Lead efforts to expand and diversify the organization's support base, securing multi-million dollar funding from philanthropies, law firms, corporations, and partners -- including nonprofit legal aid orgs, courts and government agencies.
- Oversee fundraising initiatives, including donor engagement and individual giving.
- Champion sustainability, accountability, and resource stewardship; collaborate with the CFO and CRO to ensure financial sustainability through budget development, monitoring, and financial planning.
Board Relations and Governance
- Support and cultivate a high-functioning board, equipping them to champion PBN's mission, drive donor engagement, and expand strategic partnerships.
- Support the development, engagement, and recruitment of the Board of Directors, managing governance and fundraising committees.
- Work closely with the Board to expand its fundraising capacity, ensuring active participation in donor cultivation and corporate partnerships.
External Relations and Communications
- Promote Pro Bono Net's mission, articulating its value proposition to diverse stakeholders.
- Cultivate new nonprofit, philanthropic, and corporate partnerships to expand the organization's reach.
- Drive national conversations on technology's role in access to justice, ensuring PBN is recognized as a leader and resource for funders and policymakers seeking real solutions; ensure that Pro Bono Net is seen as a go-to resource for effective, scalable solutions.
Program Oversight and Organizational Development
- Manage a 5-person leadership team overseeing all aspects of organization to align organization with strategy and long-term financial sustainability.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to develop and oversee a technology strategy that integrates emerging trends, software development, SaaS models, and civic tech innovations relevant to access to justice and immigrant justice.
- Foster a positive, inclusive, engaged, and efficient organizational culture that supports professional development and collaboration.
- Cultivate a culturally competent workplace that serves diverse communities.
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven leadership experience in a nonprofit, mission-driven organization, or a technology company focused on public interest, civic tech, or social impact.
- Experience in access to justice, civil justice, immigrant rights, or the broader public interest legal sector is highly valued but not required -- candidates must, at minimum, have a strong understanding of the structural barriers to justice and a passion for increasing access to justice.
- Prior experience building and scaling a technology business unit is a plus.
- Demonstrated success in fundraising, donor engagement, and securing multi-million dollar funding for technology initiatives.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills to engage internal and external stakeholders.
- Knowledge and understanding of technology trends, SaaS models, and civic tech solutions relevant to access to justice.
- Ability to inspire, develop, and retain talent, creating a collaborative and high-performing organization.
- High emotional intelligence with demonstrated ability to foster a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace environment.
- Experience working with a Board of Directors and managing governance processes.
- Strategic decision-making and operational leadership skills, with a strong understanding of resource management, scaling impact, and aligning funding with long-term vision.
- Commitment to social justice and access to justice, with a strong belief in the role of technology and collaboration in driving systemic change.
At Pro Bono Net, you'll be part of a passionate team dedicated to leveraging technology and partnerships to build a future where the power of law belongs to everyone. You'll be joining a culture of kindness, curiosity, and deep dedication to mission. This is a unique opportunity to lead a nationally recognized nonprofit at the cross section of technology and legal services. If you're excited by the challenge of mobilizing resources, driving innovation, and expanding access to justice, we'd love to hear from you!
