ACLU is hiring a
Director of Philanthropy

Summary

The ACLU of Florida is seeking a Director of Philanthropy for their Development department. This remote or Miami-based position involves leading fundraising efforts, managing staff, and fostering a culture consistent with the values and mission of the ACLU. The role requires seven years of leadership experience in a senior-level fundraising position, knowledge of major fundraising campaigns, and proven ability to achieve revenue goals.

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU
• Seven (7) years of leadership experience in a senior-level fundraising position in a non-profit, public advocacy or similar environment
• Knowledge of principles, tools, tactics and strategies employed in major fundraising campaigns; CFRE preferred
• Demonstrated ability to achieve overall revenue goal based on individual donor goals
• Proven record of retention and upgrading of donors and securing donor commitments for planned giving and special campaigns
• Knowledge of the fundamentals and practices of grantseeking from foundations and grant management including prospecting, grant writing, budgeting, and reporting
• Strong experience communicating effectively with donors, board members, volunteers, staff and the general public
• Experience leveraging database management systems to ensure complete, secure, and private donor records; experience with Salesforce is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex themes and myriad details into a short, compelling written and oral presentation
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, and Excel), Google Suite, project management tools such as Asana and the ability to learn and become proficient in the use of other specialized software as may be required
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
• Skill in developing, managing, and interpreting budgets, contracts, and fiscal and financial reports
• Ability to effectively present information and advice to senior management and all relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Fluency or oral and/or writing ability in a second language, especially Spanish or Kreyol is preferred but not required
• Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver License

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic vision for the organization’s program of donor engagement and support
• Manages a skilled and diverse professional development staff to ensure efficient administration of resources towards key ACLU goals
• Leads the professional staff in the development of strategies for establishing, cultivating, and nurturing support from individual donors and foundations
• Oversees management and tracking of donor portfolios, with cultivation of planned giving and special contribution opportunities to increase donor support
• Administers a system for the solicitation of grants from foundations and fulfillment of reporting requirements
• Leads and facilitates donor outreach, campaigns, and fundraising strategies
• Collaborates with National, regional and affiliate development colleagues to maximize financial support to the affiliate and the ACLU as a whole
• Fosters a culture of collaboration and accountability that is consistent with the values and mission of the ACLU
• Mobilizes the department's resources to respond rapidly and effectively to new and emerging civil liberties issues

Benefits

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience, within the range of $120,000 to $140,000
• The ACLU of Florida provides excellent benefits, including health and dental insurance with generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave policies, as well as an employer-matched Defined Contribution/401K Retirement Plan