Ivy Tech PARA/LEGS Day at Purdue Women's Soccer

Okay, technically this is not an official thing. Purdue women's soccer team doesn't even know we're coming. But we are, and you--PARA/LEGS students and alumni!--are invited to join us.

You see, the Litigation class (LEGS 202), is working on a case for this semester that involves a young woman who was injured during a soccer game. So the class voted to attend the soccer game for research. Since we're attending it as part of our research for the case, it is law-related.

You know what that means: Engagement Points!

Yes, this is the weirdest engagement point opportunity ever. Come sit in the stands on a Sunday afternoon, watch the Purdue women take on Northwestern, and (if you're in one of my classes), get up to 20 engagement points. (For the 20 points to apply, we'll need to persuade at least one of the LEGS 101 students to attend.) Even if you're not seeking points, it'll be a good time. Join us.

Purdue women's soccer games are free this season, so there's no cost. They do have a concession stand with traditional stadium food (hot dogs, nachos, etc.) as well as beer and wine.

The game starts at 1:00 p.m. Get directions to Folk Field, home of Purdue soccer, here.

An Embarrassment of Riches

Two more jobs were passed on to me today. Both are part-time, both are for Legal Aid. One is paralegal-ish, but the other is purely fundraising. I'm putting both job descriptions below. If you are interested in either job, send your resume and cover letter to

Mandy McIlwain

Executive Director

Legal Aid Corp. of Tippecanoe County

212 N. 5th St. Lafayette, IN 47901

O: (765) 742-1068

Office Assistant

Legal Aid is looking for an enthusiastic, personable, and reliable office assistant. Duties would include:

1. Customer service - answer phones and greet walk-ins. Direct clients to the proper person or another agency if we are not able to assist. Assist clients with applications. Qualify applications and set appointments.

2. Attorney assistance - pull attorney case files, file confidential documents, make copies, utilize online filing systems, e-file legal documents, maintain attorney calendars, draft and sent letters, draft basic legal documents for attorney review.

3. Recordkeeping - take payments for court cases, record applications and demographics, record attorney billable hours, maintain inventory of office supplies.

4. Cleaning duties - daily and weekly cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dusting, emptying waste baskets

5. Training - assist with training student interns and volunteers

Applicant must have proficient skills in Microsoft office programs and be able to type quickly and efficiently.

Starting pay is $8/hour, but has the potential to increase to $9/hour after 6 months. Hours of Legal Aid are 8:00-4:00pm Monday-Friday. This position requires a minimum of 20 hours, but will not exceed 30 hours in a week.  We are a small office, therefore applicant must be available during business hours if coverage is needed. 

Director of Development

SUMMARY:
The Director of Development is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of Legal Aid's fundraising including, the major gifts program, annual fund, planned giving, special events and capital campaigns. The Director works closely with the Executive Director and the Board of Directors in all development and fund raising endeavors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must embrace the mission of providing legal services to low-income individuals
• Strong interpersonal and writing skills.
• Have knowledge and experience in fund raising techniques, particularly major gift fundraising.
• Possess the skills to work with and motivate staff, board members and other volunteers.
• Have the desire to get out of the office and build external relationships.
• Be a "self-starter" and goal driven to initiate donor visits and fundraising calls.
• Be organized and exhibit follow through on tasks and goals.
• Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and community, demonstrate presence, self-confidence, common sense and good listening ability.
• A bachelor's degree, or five years of development experience.

ACTUAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meet prospective donors and supporters on a continual basis to establish effective communications with them.
2. Grow a major gifts program including identification, cultivation and solicitation of major donors.
3. Oversee grant seeking including research, proposal writing, and reporting requirements.
4. Build the planned giving program with a focus on deferred gifts such as bequest expectancies.
5. Direct the annual fund program, including mailings and annual fundraising drives.
6. Direct capital campaigns and other major fundraising drives.
7. Coordinate fund raising special events.
8. Oversee prospect research.
9. Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
10. Make public appearances/accept speaking engagements to share information about Legal Aid with the community.
11. Attend Board Development Committee meetings.
12. Implement and oversee fundraising database and tracking systems.
13. Supervise and collaborate with other fundraising volunteers.
14. Oversee creation of publications to support fund raising activities.
15. Maintain gift recognition programs.
16. Demonstrate professional conduct at all times.
17. Perform other related duties as requested.

SALARY/BENEFITS:
$18/hour - 20 hours/week

Welcome to the Fall Semester 2017!

Yes, classes are just barely underway, but there's already a lot happening. I'll send out a more detailed email and blog post in a week or two, but here are a couple of things you need to know now:

1. Involvement Fair, September 5 & 6: We need people to staff our booth at the involvement fair. The fair runs from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. both days. (No evening shift this year.) Working at the involvement fair for at least 1 hour is worth 10 engagement points, for those of you seeking engagement points. If you're interested, contact Hannah Isenberg, president of the Legal Society, at ivytechlegalsociety@gmail.com. Hannah promises to read your emails. 

2. Legal Society Meeting, September 5: Mark your calendars. The first meeting of the Legal Society is set for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5. The location is still to be determined.