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
[email protected] 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 [email protected]. If you
are selected for an interview, you will receive additional
information regarding how to request an accommodation for the
interview process.