Career Opportunity
Senior Gift Planning Officer [DEVF-09]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION
Development Department, NY

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a national public interest organization devoted to the defense of the Bill of Rights. The Development Department of the National Office in New York City is seeking a full-time Senior Gift Planning Officer.

OVERVIEW:
Reporting to the Manager of Affiliate Campaigns for Gift Planning, this senior-level development professional will be responsible for actively promoting gift planning among ACLU members and donors, nationwide, through a face-to-face cultivation and solicitation program in cooperation with 50+ affiliates around the country.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively assist with coordination, guidance and management of the gift planning campaigns of approximately 25 affiliate offices including prospect identification, direct solicitation of planned gifts, off-site support and on-site training of affiliate staff and board members to solicit planned gifts and to promote the ACLU Foundation’s donor recognition program.
• Provide consistent communication to affiliate staff, including donor cultivation and stewardship materials, as well as performance reports, in order to grow planned giving capacity within affiliates.
• Coordinate affiliates’ external marketing and communications to promote gift planning.
• Work closely with national and affiliate major gift staff to coordinate comprehensive solicitation strategies for major donors.
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of donor and prospect relationships with a primary emphasis on face-to-face visits, in addition to written proposals and phone calls.
• Respond to donor inquiries that originate from specified areas of the country, with appropriate information on bequests, life income gifts and other gift planning vehicles.
• Assist with directing and training Associate Gift Planning Officer, and work jointly to oversee planned gift solicitations in specified areas of the country.
• Undertake special projects at the direction of the Manager of Affiliate Campaigns for Gift Planning.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required. JD, MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• Four years experience in fund raising or a related field.
• Familiarity with gift planning vehicles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in tax, financial and estate planning issues.
• Strong understanding of donor database management systems. Experience using Planned Giving Manager software preferred.
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU.
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis.

COMPENSATION:
The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are a proactive and resourceful team player with a passion for public interest issues, please send a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume by email to hrjobs@aclu.org. Reference [DEVF-09/WACLU] in subject line – or by mail to:

Human Resources
RE: [DEVF-09/WACLU]
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18^th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, which will not be before September 11, 2008. Please indicate where you learned of this job posting.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.