Executive Director

Overview

Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) is a nonprofit civil legal aid organization serving northwest and west central Ohio. With a long-standing commitment to equity and justice, LAWO provides comprehensive legal services to low-income individuals and families across a 32-county service area, working in close partnership with Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE).

LAWO is seeking a mission-driven Executive Director to build on its strong foundation, expand impact advocacy, and strengthen long-term sustainability. The key opportunity for the next leader is to deepen community relationships, diversify revenue—particularly private philanthropy—and steward core funding through the Legal Services Corporation (LSC).

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for LAWO, ensuring alignment with mission and long-term goals.
• Report to the Board of Directors and serve as LAWO’s primary spokesperson.
• Ensure financial and regulatory compliance and strengthen governance practices in partnership with the Board.
• Strengthen partnerships across the legal, philanthropic, and community sectors to advance access to justice.
• Lead efforts to deepen community relationships and expand impact advocacy.
• Diversify revenue, with a focus on private philanthropy, while stewarding core funding through the Legal Services Corporation (LSC).
• Build on LAWO’s foundation to improve organizational resilience and sustainability.