Gift Planning Associate

Gift Planning Associate

The ACLU seeks applicants for the full-time position of Gift Planning Associate in the Development Department of the ACLU's National office in New York, NY. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week or eight (8) days per month.

The ACLU's passionate community of donors and activists is stronger than ever. The mission of the ACLU's Development Department is to unlock the full potential of donors and the ACLU as partners in the creation of a more perfect union. We pursue our mission by building long-term donor relationships and organizational partnerships, by demonstrating impact in response to threats, by taking interest in our donors and facilitating personal action, by being accountable stewards of their funds, and by asking donors to consider giving the ACLU their full support.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by ACLU Staff United (ASU).

What You'll Do

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Gift Planning, the Gift Planning Associate will support the overall operations of the gift planning program and represents the ACLU when working directly with donors and/or their families, attorneys, and advisors to administer both active and matured bequest and life income gifts.

Your Day To Day

• Support the overall operations of the gift planning program and represent the ACLU when working directly with donors and/or their families, attorneys, and advisors to administer both active and matured bequest and life income gifts.
• Manage the documentation, receipt, and disbursements of estate and life income gifts by coordinating with internal departments and external financial institutions; use your knowledge of planned gifts to problem-solve complex transactions.
• Represent the ACLU in managing donors' and their representatives' expectations regarding bequest inquiries, gift proposals and agreements, disbursements, and probate documentation.
• Demonstrate a high degree of independent decision-making to ensure matured gifts are administered in accordance with organizational revenue sharing policies.
• Responsible for assisting gift officers with day-to-day management of donor portfolios and stewardship activities by entering and maintaining the flow of tasks, producing correspondence, or other materials, necessary to maintain and deepen donor relationships.
• Ensure the seamless administration of gift planning marketing and estate-related functions, including being the first point of contact for donors and their representatives, prioritizing a high volume of email and mail, independently assessing circumstances and determining the best course of follow-up.
• Responsible for the data accuracy and maintenance of planned giving records, evaluating needs and developing solutions using hygiene and management reports.
• Use knowledge of a variety of software applications and databases to create proposals and gift plans, track regulatory compliance, and produce activity reports.
• At the discretion of planned giving management, other projects and duties will be assigned as necessary to maintain the highest level of gift planning standards.

Future ACLUers Will

• Be committed to advancing the mission of the ACLU
• Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives
• Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts

What You'll Bring

• Self-starter adept at planning, prioritizing, organizing, and follow-through, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively
• Work collaboratively, share assigned resources and information and serve as a point of reference for other staff to meet goals/deadlines within the expected time frame
• Demonstrate the enthusiasm, skills, and proactive attitude required for this position
• Proactively approach assigned as well as unassigned tasks and projects
• Consistently see work through to completion
• Identify potential roadblocks early and implement strategic alternatives to keep complex projects on track
• Ability to speak and write effectively to convey clarity, specificity, and exactness, being mindful of the intended audience
• Strong proofreading and editing skills
• Exercises strong judgment in information sharing, ensuring strategic and impactful communication to the appropriate stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the organization to donors as well as interface with all levels of staff at the national office, the affiliates and volunteers while maintaining tact, diplomacy and confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Exce