Position Available: Development Director (posted 6/21/2010)
The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania (ACLU-PA), a non-profit, non-partisan public interest organization, is dedicated to defending and enhancing personal freedoms protected by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights through litigation, legislative advocacy and community education.
The ACLU-PA has 9 volunteer chapters, approximately 18,000 members and 17 employees and operates with a $2.4 million budget. ACLU-PA seeks applications for a full-time Development Director. The Development Director reports to the Executive Director and supervises the Development Associate. The Development Director is based in Philadelphia but is responsible for the ACLU-PA program across the state of Pennsylvania.
Job Responsibilities
The Development Director, working closely with the Executive Director, the board and board committee leadership, will be responsible for planning, supervising and executing development programs to: 1) reach our annual and long-range fundraising goals, and 2) develop strategies to support the growth and expansion of the organization. These programs include, but are not limited to:
Primary Responsibilities:
Major Gifts
- Build sustaining relationships with and directly solicit major donors with special focus on expanding the number of $10,000+ donors
- Set up individual face to face solicitation opportunities for the Executive Director and other appropriate staff
- Produce an annual development plan that builds momentum for increased giving that supports state organizational growth
- Work closely with national ACLU development staff in solicitation opportunities and donor research
- Prepare special materials for major donors, encourage and support senior staff members in their cultivation and solicitation work Maintain profiles, giving histories, and contact notes for all major donors
- Develop an annual fundraising case statement which incorporates long and short range goals and identifies major donor efforts
- Monitor progress and report major gift results to the Executive Director monthly. Provide progress reports to the Development Committee
- Provide goals and projections to the finance committee in order to help inform the budgeting process
- Design major donor cultivation events and opportunities which keep donors aware of ACLU of PA activities
Annual Campaigns
- Design and implement strategies to increase the number of donors who regularly make gifts of $250-$1500
- Implement strategies for bringing in new, prospective donors with the goal of bringing them up to major donor levels
- Provide staff support for annual board and chapter giving campaigns
- Provide staff support, training, materials and strategy for the board and chapter Development Committees in order to implement and facilitate face to face solicitations across the state
- Maintain accurate, confidential records of progress of all giving campaigns for the Executive Director and the Development Committee of the board
Other Responsibilities:
Planned Giving
- Track, cultivate and sustain planned givers
- Work collaboratively with ACLU national office to cultivate and solicit planned gifts from members and donors
Foundations/Grants
- Build portfolio of foundation/grant prospects and supervise the writing of grants
- Maintain foundation grants calendar of submissions and reporting cycles
Membership
- Review new member lists from national ACLU and incorporate members into cultivation/solicitation plans
Management
- Be proficient in national ACLU sharing formulas and development policies
- Supervise the Development Associate
- Participate in the development department budget planning and monitor expenditures
- Prepare quarterly development reports for the board
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with at least five years experience in fundraising; CFRE accreditation desirable
- Demonstrated success in major gift solicitation for an advocacy or community-based organization
- Experience with multi-faceted campaign planning, implementation and management
- Computer proficiency, including extensive list/donor database management experience
- Strong interpersonal skills and ease working with donors, volunteers and senior staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience developing successful marketing materials
- Superb organization skills; detail oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead and collaborate with colleagues and volunteers in positive, team-oriented approach and a commitment to diversity
- Firm commitment to the mission and principles of the ACLU of PA
Compensation and Benefits: Salary is based on experience. Excellent benefits provided.
To Apply
All applications are treated confidentially. Interested candidates should send a letter of application, resume, a short business writing sample and a description of a successful fundraising campaign effort to Search, ACLU of PA, P.O. Box 40008, Philadelphia, PA 19106 or by email to search@aclupa.org. Applications accepted until position is filled. No calls please.
ACLU of PA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to developing a diverse pool of candidates. Women, people of color, persons with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered individuals are encouraged to apply.
The ACLU of Pennsylvania is comprised of two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and the ACLU Foundation of Pennsylvania. Both the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and the ACLU Foundation of Pennsylvania have the same overall mission, and share office space and employees.
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