director of philanthropy

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Florida seeks a
Director of Philanthropy. This position can be remote or be located
at the headquarters in Miami and includes some travel.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida is an affiliate of
the ACLU, Inc., a national public interest organization devoted to
the defense of civil rights and civil liberties. For over 100
years, the ACLU has served as the nation's primary protector of the
liberties that define our democracy. The organization
implements its vital civil liberties mission in all 50 states in
large part through affiliates such as the ACLU of Florida.

The ACLU of Florida, the state's largest civil rights and civil
liberties organization with a staff of 40 people, employs
litigation, public policy advocacy, communications and public
education strategies to protect and promote a broad range of
constitutional values and individual rights, including freedom of
speech, equality, due process, racial justice, privacy, religious
liberty, criminal justice reforms, voting rights, reproductive
rights, LGBTQ+ rights, disability rights, and immigrants'
rights. The ACLU of Florida litigates a broad range of
constitutional cases in federal and state courts through direct
representation, amicus briefs, and administrative complaints to
state and federal agencies.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

FUNDRAISING RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides strategic vision and overall leadership for the
organization's program of donor engagement and support to advance
the vision and priorities of ACLU projects, campaigns, and
initiatives
Manages a skilled and diverse professional development staff to
ensure the efficient administration, commitment, and allocation of
human and financial resources of the department towards key ACLU
goals, while enhancing their professional growth
Leads the professional staff in the development of strategies
and methods 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
Manages a robust program for the solicitation of grants from
foundations and the fulfillment of reporting requirements
Administers a system and implements tools to track and measure
success of fundraising projects, campaigns, and related
organization fundraising efforts
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

LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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
Demonstrates proven leadership in a multi-disciplinary
organization with statewide staff and coalition partners in diverse
communities

Reviews and evaluates work methods and procedures and meets
with the Executive Director to identify and resolve problems
Assesses and monitors workload; identifies opportunities for
improvement and implements changes
Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates department personnel;
provides or coordinates staff training; collaborates with staff to
correct deficiencies; implements discipline procedures per
established policies, procedures, and executive guidance
Oversees and participates in the development and administration
of the departmental budget; approves the forecast of funds needed
for staffing, program, equipment and materials

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops strong working relationships and systems of
communication with senior management and the Board of Directors on
key organizational goals and objectives and enhances the Board's
effectiveness in fulfilling its fiduciary and governance
responsibilities
Provides the Executive Director with status reports on giving
activity, department initiatives toward securing support from
donors, and overall progress toward established goals

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
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
Proven track record in soliciting, closing, and stewarding
gifts over $10,000+
Knowledge of the fundamentals and practices of grantseeking
from foundations and grant management including prospecting, grant
writing, budgeting, and reporting
Strong experience communicating effectively and respectfully on
the phone, over Zoom, 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 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

An equivalent combination of education, certification,
training and/or experience is acceptable.
COMPENSATION AND 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. Base
vacation leave is five weeks per year (and six weeks per year after
five years).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please send a cover letter, and resume, by email to
referring to the job title in the subject line. You
may include samples of past work. All attachments should be in
Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.

This job description provides a general but not
comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and
qualifications required. It does not represent a contract of
employment. The ACLU of Florida reserves the right to change the
job description and/or posting at any time without advance
notice.

The ACLU of Florida is an equal-opportunity employer. We
value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU of
Florida encourages applications from all qualified individuals
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin,
marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, record of
arrest or conviction and any other characteristic unrelated to the
ability to perform the responsibilities of this position. If
selected for an interview, please inquire if financial assistance
is needed in order to attend.

The ACLU of Florida makes every effort to ensure that its
recruitment and employment efforts provide persons with
disabilities with full opportunities for employment in all
positions. The ACLU of Florida is committed to providing reasonable
accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a
qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying
online, please e-mail . If you
are selected for an interview, you will receive additional
information regarding how to request an accommodation for the
interview process.

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