Leadership

Strategic Planning

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:56:02 +0000

Strategic Planning sierra-chacona… Wed, 08/07/2024 - 12:56

Learn about developing and revising comprehensive strategic plans with Utah Legal Services.

Model Practices and Innovations: Strategic Planning

Grantees will learn how Utah Legal Services (ULS):

1. Used innovative planning strategies to structure key tasks and timelines;

2. Adopted a staff leveling strategy to develop staff and promotion paths; and

3. Identified yearly goals and professional development opportunities.

Former ULS Deputy Director Amy Morgan shared how ULS developed a strategic plan with staff development in mind and key takeaways and tips on getting started.

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“As part of the organization’s strategic planning process, ULS adopted a staff leveling strategy to fulfill staff development needs, which helps staff identify professional goals and opportunities based on their interests and organizational needs.”

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Cultivating Diversity to Retain Talent and Increase Inclusion

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:14:21 +0000

Cultivating Diversity to Retain Talent and Increase Inclusion sierra-chacona… Wed, 07/31/2024 - 15:14

Learn about the Legal Action of Wisconsin's efforts to establish diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization by enhancing staff retention, morale, and hiring practices in this case study.

Legal Action of Wisconsin: Cultivating Diversity to Retain Talent and Increase Inclusion

Grantees will learn how Legal Action of Wisconsin (LAW):

1. Integrated diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) values within the organization’s culture;
2. Enhanced staff retention and morale; and
3. Expanded diversity and inclusion for clients.

Hear from Jennifer L. Johnson, Director of Diversity & Inclusion at LAW, about the DEI Committee crafting LAW's vision, values, and mission and overcoming challenges to incorporate DEI values into the organization.

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”Staff opinions and feedback are crucial to incorporating DEI into organizations, as is ensuring the staff feel valued and heard when leadership solicits their feedback.”

Jennifer L. Johson

Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Legal Action of Wisconsin

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Veteran Legal Aid Leaders Share Their Insights

sierra-chacona@lsc.gov — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:49:53 +0000

Veteran Legal Aid Leaders Share Their Insights sierra-chacona… Tue, 07/02/2024 - 12:49

Read insights from executive directors on pressing issues facing legal aid organizations.

“I thought my job was planning, budgeting, board relationships, hiring, disciplining on occasion, and fundraising. That’s not really my job as director. Those are simply tasks. My one job was to try to model the behavior I expect of others.”

Jon Asher

Executive Director Emeritus, Colorado Legal Services

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Talk Justice: Episode 79

richardsons@lsc.gov — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:09:43 +0000

Talk Justice: Episode 79 richardsons@lsc.gov Tue, 04/16/2024 - 13:09

Talk Justice: Episode Fifty Nine

richardsons@lsc.gov — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:35:20 +0000

Talk Justice: Episode Fifty Nine richardsons@lsc.gov Wed, 06/21/2023 - 11:35

2022 Year-End Message from LSC Board Chairman John G. Levi

richardsons@lsc.gov — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 17:39:22 +0000

2022 Year-End Message from LSC Board Chairman John G. Levi richardsons@lsc.gov Wed, 01/04/2023 - 12:39

Talk Justice: Episode Thirty Three

richardsons@lsc.gov — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 16:21:42 +0000

Talk Justice: Episode Thirty Three richardsons@lsc.gov Tue, 04/26/2022 - 12:21

LSC Executive Director Conference

riversj@lsc.gov — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 20:21:53 +0000

LSC Executive Director Conference riversj@lsc.gov Thu, 03/17/2022 - 16:21

September 12, 2022 | 12:00am - September 15, 2022 | 11:59pm •

Washington, DC

In-Person

Topics

Grant Program

Leadership

Training

Year-End Message from LSC Board Chairman John G. Levi

richardsons@lsc.gov — Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:59:31 +0000

Year-End Message from LSC Board Chairman John G. Levi richardsons@lsc.gov Thu, 12/23/2021 - 15:59

Management

tuckera@lsc.gov — Tue, 02 Nov 2021 19:19:56 +0000

Management tuckera@lsc.gov Tue, 11/02/2021 - 15:19

Elevate your legal service management with insights from our Model Practices & Innovations platform. Explore effective strategies, tools, and case studies to enhance operational efficiency, resource allocation, and client service delivery within your legal aid organization.

Managing Legal Services

A well-run legal aid organization is governed by a committed and involved board of directors that exercises independent judgment in carrying out its fiduciary responsibility in the organization. Key leadership, starting with the executive director, sets the tone for excellence and establishes a shared vision and mission. The organization should provide opportunities for the development of new leaders and have a succession plan to ensure continuity.

The organization should be managed efficiently and effectively so resources are preserved and allocated to achieve the greatest impact in the community. This includes systems to ensure compliance with funder requirements, effective use of technology, effective administrative procedures, and allocation of sufficient resources to management and administrative functions and personnel.

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Legal Aid Management Video Playlist

Explore model practice and innovation videos in this YouTube playlist curated by LSC’s Office of Training & Technical Assistance. Video topics include board governance, effective leadership, and growth management for legal aid organizations.

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Examples, Models, and Resources

The Office of Training & Technical Assistance has collected sample policies, procedures, and related forms relevant to managing legal aid organizations. These resources cover topics from board governance to financial management to organizational management. Browse the documents and download your own copies by clicking the link below.

View Sample Policies, Procedures, and Resources

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Info Sheet: The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s Fundraising”

In this info sheet, The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland, commonly known as Cleveland Legal Aid, shares its fundraising tactics, covering key areas like donor retention strategies, fundraising event planning, and establishing fundraising goals and metrics to evaluate success.

Learn Fundraising Strategies

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Case Study: Legal Action of Wisconsin’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Learn how Legal Action of Wisconsin (LAW) works to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into its organization externally to serve its clients more effectively and internally to foster an inclusive workplace environment

Discover How to Promote DEI

Management Resource Pages

Listed below are several resource pages that aim to help your legal aid organization.

Effective Board Governance

Each legal aid organization functions under the leadership of a nonprofit board of directors, the governing body of the organization. Each organization's board of directors is established based on its bylaws. Those elected jointly govern the organization. Board members generally see themselves as ambassadors of their organizations and work together to accomplish the organization's mission.

Successful Resource Development

Successful resource development starts with sufficient, capable, and trained staff—or consultants—dedicated to the development of new resources and maintenance of existing ones. Visit the Successful Resource Development Page to view guidance documents and case studies on resource identification and development.

Succession Planning

Succession planning anticipates such transitions and encompasses an intentional and systematic effort to ensure leadership continuity, as well as preserve institutional knowledge and minimize interruptions in service. Visit the Succession Planning resource page to view webinars and information on leadership longevity.

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Strategic Planning

Model Practices and Innovations: Strategic Planning

“As part of the organization’s strategic planning process, ULS adopted a staff leveling strategy to fulfill staff development needs, which helps staff identify professional goals and opportunities based on their interests and organizational needs.”

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Cultivating Diversity to Retain Talent and Increase Inclusion

Legal Action of Wisconsin: Cultivating Diversity to Retain Talent and Increase Inclusion

”Staff opinions and feedback are crucial to incorporating DEI into organizations, as is ensuring the staff feel valued and heard when leadership solicits their feedback.”

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Veteran Legal Aid Leaders Share Their Insights

Seasoned Wisdom: Veteran Legal Aid Leaders Share Their Insights

“I thought my job was planning, budgeting, board relationships, hiring, disciplining on occasion, and fundraising. That’s not really my job as director. Those are simply tasks. My one job was to try to model the behavior I expect of others.”

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Talk Justice: Episode 79

Talk Justice: Episode Fifty Nine

2022 Year-End Message from LSC Board Chairman John G. Levi

Talk Justice: Episode Thirty Three

LSC Executive Director Conference

Year-End Message from LSC Board Chairman John G. Levi

Management

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Legal Aid Management Video Playlist

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Examples, Models, and Resources

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Info Sheet: The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland’s Fundraising”

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Case Study: Legal Action of Wisconsin’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion