Executive Director

About the job Executive Director

JOB SUMMARY

Alonso Cares, the nonprofit arm of Alonso & Alonso Attorneys at Law, is seeking a visionary, strategic, and compassionate Founding Executive Director to launch and lead our nonprofit initiatives. This inaugural role will be responsible for building the organization from the ground up, developing strategy, overseeing program implementation, managing fundraising efforts, building partnerships, and shaping a mission-driven culture that supports and uplifts Latino immigrant communities across the United States.

This is a rare opportunity to define and lead one of the most promising new nonprofits in the immigrant justice space, backed by the infrastructure and influence of a nationally recognized immigration law firm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Organizational Leadership

• Establish Alonso Cares as a high-impact nonprofit aligned with its mission and the founders vision.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive 3-year strategic plan with clear, measurable objectives.
• Oversee all day-to-day operations, including budgeting, financial oversight, compliance, and risk management.

Program Design & Impact

• Launch and manage pilot programs focused on workforce development, mental health, education, emergency aid, and advocacy.
• Create systems to measure program success and long-term community impact.
• Identify service gaps and design innovative, holistic interventions to build immigrant resilience.

Fundraising & Partnerships

• Design and execute a sustainable fundraising strategy that includes individual donors, foundations, and corporate sponsors.
• Build strategic partnerships with local agencies, national coalitions, and philanthropic institutions.
• Leverage Alonso & Alonsos ecosystem to enhance visibility, funding, and credibility.

Team & Culture Building

• Recruit, lead, and mentor a small, high-performing team.
• Create and nurture an inclusive, mission-aligned organizational culture based on excellence, community, and compassion.
• Partner closely with the CEO and COO of Alonso & Alonso to ensure operational alignment and shared resources.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in the nonprofit, philanthropic, or social impact sector.
• Proven success in fundraising, organizational strategy, team development, and program implementation.
• Deep understanding of immigrant justice issues, with a strong cultural competency in working with Latino communities.
• Excellent communication skills with executive-level presence and storytelling ability.`
• Ability to build trust with stakeholders from all backgrounds and communicate across diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Experience launching new nonprofit initiatives or start-up programs.
• Strong network within the immigrant justice, philanthropic, or nonprofit sectors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid Role based in San Antonio, TX.
• Combination of in-person meetings and remote work.
• Occasional travel is required for stakeholder engagement, community events, and conferences.
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture with a fast-paced startup dynamic.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Salary:
  Compensation will be detailed according to experience
• Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Mental health support
• Continuing education allowance
• Home office allowance

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Experience:

• Nonprofit management: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• San Antonio, TX 78207 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Antonio, TX 78207:
  Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person