ABOUT THE JOB

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Philanthropy Director in the ACLU of Wyoming, South Dakota and North Dakota, a national Chapter of the ACLU. The role is based in our Jackson Hole, Wyoming office.

The ACLU has been at the center of several major civil liberties battles in the United States for more than 100 years. As an integral part of our team working to defend and expand civil liberties in Wyoming, this vital work depends on people like you who can foster a culture of philanthropy in our community and sustain its giving to the ACLU. The ACLU-WY/ND/SD defends civil liberties and civil rights in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wyoming through litigation, legislation, and public education.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Philanthropy Director will help donors accomplish their philanthropic goals and ambitions by providing support to a growing giving program with untapped potential. You’ll cultivate relationships with our existing major gifts prospects, manage a portfolio of approximately 100 individual and foundation donors capable of giving $10,000 or more, and you’ll provide guidance on the best ways to enhance and grow the capacity of the ACLU’s fundraising efforts in Wyoming.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio Management and Major Gifts

Own and manage a portfolio of approximately 100 individual and foundation donors and prospects that have the capacity to make $10,000+ gifts and some qualification prospects
Provide staffing support for the Executive Director’s portfolio
Create individual goals for each person in the portfolio based on the donor’s history of giving and the organization’s knowledge of their potential and interests
Develop and maintain comprehensive plans for each donor/prospect in the portfolio and execute those plans so individual donors are retained and upgraded
Directly solicit major and planned gifts through individual, in-person, and virtual solicitation meetings
Develop Key Performance Indicators and goals for the portfolio, analyze results and recommend changes/improvements as needed
Secure, plan, and engage in face-to-face donor visits tied to annual key performance indicators
Provide support to executive director in preparation for solicitation and stewardship opportunities
Maintain working knowledge of national and local ACLU programmatic priorities, current issues, and events as they occur
Maintain working knowledge of nationwide programmatic priorities and issues
Partner with senior and program staff on donor engagement opportunities
Prepare personalized proposals for individual prospects, and write cultivation and solicitation correspondence
Work with appropriate staff to gather project information and develop materials directed at individual donors/prospects, including stewardship reports and highly personalized proposals

Donor Stewardship and Mid-Level Gifts

Manage the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual and foundation donors making gifts of +$1,000
Create and maximize targeted cultivation and stewardship opportunities through small events, special mailings, and communications for select donors/prospects in the portfolio
Identify and qualify donors via basic research tools and reports
Conduct outreach to new donors and prospects

Other Responsibilities

Collaborate with the National office and ACLU staff across the country to maximize fundraising opportunities through national work
Create donor strategy memos, letters, emails, and other pieces for donors, prospects, and other ACLU staff, as needed
Execute special projects and other tasks as assigned by Executive Director
Center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development, policy application, and organizational practices and processes
Commitment to the mission of the ACLU
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance
Commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and/or conflicts

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in nonprofit fundraising, with progressive responsibility and a proven track record of soliciting and closing $10,000+ gifts
Demonstrated ability to achieve overall revenue goal based on individual donor goals
Proven retention and upgrading of donors
Strong experience communicating effectively and respectfully on the phone and in-person 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 presentation or written piece
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
A driver’s license and availability to travel throughout the state required
Ability to accommodate work during evenings and weekends when warranted
Commitment to diversity and inclusion. Respect for differences in race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability and socio-economic background

COMPENSATION

The annual salary for this position is $88,385 (Level G). This salary is reflective of a position based in Jackson Hole, WY. This salary will be subject to a locality adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting. Note that most of the salaries listed on our job postings reflect New York, NY salaries, where our National offices are headquartered.

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