Development Director Job

Employer Name: ACLU of Alaska Foundation	SpiderID: 2912119
Location: Anchorage, Alaska	Date Posted: 10/5/2009
Wage:	Category: Fundraising
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Number Of Openings: 1

Job Description:
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF ALASKA FOUNDATION (ACLU)

The Development Director manages all programs which raise funds for the ACLU and foster the involvement of our supporters. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Development Director is responsible for planning, supervising and executing the ACLU’s Development Programs and leading the progression and expansion of all ACLU fundraising strategies.

The Development Director will collaborate with the ACLU Board of Directors and Fundraising Committee, staff and volunteers, to reach our annual and long-range development goals, and reports to the Executive Director.

Job Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

Major Gifts Program: Develop, prioritize, and implement strategies for the cultivation of current and prospective major gifts donors; train board members and others for solicitations; facilitate solicitations for the Executive Director (ED) and board leadership; prepare materials for solicitors and donors. Develop and coordinate an annual comprehensive work plan that will include specific fund raising goals and targets with the ED; work with the national office in coordinating production of appeals. Coordinate and implement cultivation and outreach events to prospective donors throughout the year. Prepare reports to ED, Board and National office; draft correspondence and other special donor materials

Other Donor Programs: Develop, prioritize, and implement other efforts to solicit donors for new or increased gifts; learn national sharing rules and devise state fundraising plans to maximize revenues; coordinate events such as awards reception and membership conference; devise and coordinate one-time fundraising dinners and receptions; establish procedures and assist volunteers in holding donor events; create written and other materials for use in donor fundraising events.

Planned Giving: Work with the national ACLU Office of Planned Giving to develop and implement strategies for marketing planned giving products to ACLU donors and members.

Foundation Grants Program: Coordinate foundation grants program, including strategic prospect research, scheduling, writing, grant preparation and reporting.

Membership: Develop strategies to retain current, and cultivate new, ACLU members.

Gift Recording & Acknowledgement: Assure the proper recording, tracking and reporting of gifts from donors. Maintain accurate and current data files, including giving histories, profiles, and interactions; coordinate with the ACLU National Office regarding changes and updates. Become proficient in National ACLU sharing formulas, produce reports for annual audits and verify reconciliation of funds between ACLU and the National office.

Materials: Maintain primary responsibility for developing the messages, materials, and explanations of our work used in all Development Programs; oversee an Annual Report and other materials that advance the programs.

General Responsibilities: Attend ACLU functions, including fundraising events, Board meetings, member cultivation and other events. Assist the Executive Director in maintaining a strong team spirit within the office.

Other Responsibilities

Member Engagement: Working with staff and volunteers, manage content of ACLU website and newsletter.

Membership Recruitment: Coordinate and implement state member recruitment efforts; act as liaison to National office on membership records.

Database Management: Maintain confidential fundraising information on databases; maintain primary responsibility for accuracy and integrity of database information; prepare reports for ED and Board members; manage gift entry in National database; acknowledge gifts in timely manner.

Supervision: Train, supervise, work with, and help recruit volunteers as needed or directed; establish work quality and confidentiality standards for volunteers.

Some Travel: within and outside Alaska will be required.
Compensation & Benefits

Salary based on experience. Excellent benefits include paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, pension plan, life and long-term disability insurance, and generous paid holidays.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please send letter of interest, resume, three references, and writing sample to:
Jeffrey A. Mittman
Executive Director
ACLU of Alaska Foundation
P.O. Box 201844
Anchorage, AK 99520

Applications may also be submitted by fax to 907-258-0288 or by email to akclu@akclu.org. Email submissions should include “Development Director Applicant” in the reference field and all attachments should be in Word or .pdf format.
Applications accepted until position is filled, which will not be before November 15, 2009. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.
Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job listing.

The ACLU of Alaska is an Affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, a national public interest organization, and the leading defender of civil liberties guaranteed by our nation’s Bill of Rights. We are Alaska’s guardian of freedom and work to promote and defend civil liberties. To achieve our mission, we manage legal, legislative and public education programs on a broad range of constitutional issues including discrimination/Alaska Native & minority rights, free speech, religious freedom, reproductive rights, GLBT rights, and privacy.

Founded in 1971, the ACLU of Alaska offices are located in Anchorage. To learn more about our work and the civil liberties principles we uphold, please visit www.akclu.org and www.aclu.org.

The ACLU of Alaska, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, encourages Alaska Natives, women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and LGBT individuals to apply.

The ACLU of Alaska comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union of Alaska and the ACLU Foundation of Alaska, in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. Both entities have the same overall mission, and share office space and employees.

Job Requirements:
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience with at least four years’ experience in fundraising focusing on individual major gifts, particularly in advocacy or community-based organizations. CFRE accreditation or desire to become certified preferred.
• Broad understanding of multi-faceted campaign planning, implementation and management.
• Commitment to the mission of the ACLU or the advancement of civil liberties under the U. S. and Alaska Constitutions; understanding of basic civil liberties issues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well, including strong oral presentation skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written communication skills; ability to write clearly, precisely and creatively. Strength in editing and proofreading.
• Ability to work independently and to manage an aggressive schedule, working beyond 9-5 as needed. A creative, self-starter, result-oriented individual, desiring to learn and constantly expand professional skill-set desired.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and comfort working with major donors, Board members, staff and volunteers.
• Superb organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to plan in advance and to manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong skills in use of database management, word processing, desktop publishing, and spreadsheet software.
• A commitment to diversity; a personal approach that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability and socio-economic circumstance.
• Knowledge of and commitment to living in Alaska.

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Contact Information:

Contact Name: Jeffrey Mittman	Company Type: Employer
Company: ACLU of Alaska Foundation

City: Anchorage
State: Alaska
Zip: 99520

Web Site: http://www.akclu.org