an attorney with the ACLU
Director of Philanthropy
an attorney with the ACLU, Denver, Colorado, United States,
ACLU of Colorado is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization guided by a mission to protect, defend, and extend the civil rights and civil liberties of all people in Colorado. As the oldest and largest civil rights organization in Colorado, its work is guided by the Bill of Rights, ensuring the freedoms contained within are available for members of marginalized communities, including people of color, LGBTQ+ people, women, immigrants, people experiencing poverty, unhoused people, incarcerated people, and students. ACLU of Colorado relies exclusively on generous donations from supporters to continue this important work.ACLU of Colorado focuses on achieving transformational and systemic change that protects and expands civil rights and civil liberties by addressing the root causes of injustice. To accomplish this goal, ACLU of Colorado is continuing its organization-wide transition to integrated advocacy. This approach has three major prongs: (1) winning multi-year, issue-based integrated advocacy campaigns focused in core issue areas and that are powered by ACLU of Colorado's members and volunteers; (2) joining and building powerful coalitions and networks; and (3) educating and empowering the next generation of civil rights and civil liberties champions.Position Description
The Director of Philanthropy will lead initiatives that increase ACLU of Colorado’s revenue stream in support of the significant expansion of its influence and impact over the next five to ten years. Building on existing donor relationships and a robust major donor prospect pool and partnering with the ACLU National office on key leadership gift strategies, the Director of Philanthropy will have a significant opportunity to increase investments in ACLU of Colorado and to play a major role in an organization that continues to make a real difference in people’s lives every day.The Director of Philanthropy will provide visionary, strategic leadership that builds and strengthens lifelong relationships between donors and the organization, toward a goal of generating transformational gifts to support ACLU of Colorado’s current and future strategic goals. The Director of Philanthropy will develop and oversee the program to raise funds for the affiliate, including identifying prospects that have both capacity and demonstrated interest in investing in ACLU to generate longstanding, tangible victories.Primary Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive donor-centered fundraising program that includes specific fundraising goals and targets, with a focus on the acquisition of leadership gifts ($10,000+ annually) from high-level prospects and donors;Research and identify prospects for cultivation and solicitation;Identify and create strategies to expand, recruit, retain, and quantifiably grow the base of Donors at all levels who self-identify as Black, Indigenous or Persons of Color;Secure meetings with major gift prospects capable of making five-, six-figure or greater gifts to the organization;Manage a significant portfolio of major gift donors including cultivation and direct solicitation;Support the development efforts of other key primary relationship managers assigned to donors, including the Executive Director, other members of the Leadership Team, staff and Board members;Engage in year-round strategic stewardship of donors and major gifts prospects;Develop and implement a comprehensive, strategic, goal-based development plan;Work with the Deputy Director to develop and implement a comprehensive annual grant management program;Manage a comprehensive planned giving program, in coordination with national ACLU staff;Organize and oversee fundraising events, including an annual fundraising dinner that draws approximately 300 supporters;Manage effective systems of data entry and donor records, donor recognition, and fundraising reports;Prepare regular fundraising and department activity reports for the ACLU of Colorado Board and Leadership Team;Contribute leadership and promote teamwork, meeting regularly with full staff;Maintain familiarity with ACLU’s programs and positions and represent ACLU of Colorado in public gatherings as needed;Perform other duties as assigned or required.Preferred Qualifications
A commitment to the mission of ACLU of Colorado;Experience in the solicitation, closing, and stewardship of gifts with significant institutional impact from a diverse pool of donors;Experience developing long-term cultivation and solicitation strategies for high-level prospects and donors;A broad understanding of multi-faceted campaign planning, implementation, and management;Superb leadership, interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills;Experience and comfort with donor database management;Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles;A confident and professional work style and the ability to work independently.Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000 annually. ACLU of Colorado offers comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, 401k contribution, paid vacation, and holidays.Location
The Director of Philanthropy may work from any location within the State of Colorado with regular access to Denver.Application Instructions
Send a cover letter, résumé, and references in an email with “Director of Philanthropy” in the subject line to jobs@aclu-co.org. No phone calls please. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of ACLU of Colorado as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the successful candidate has been selected.
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The Director of Philanthropy will lead initiatives that increase ACLU of Colorado’s revenue stream in support of the significant expansion of its influence and impact over the next five to ten years. Building on existing donor relationships and a robust major donor prospect pool and partnering with the ACLU National office on key leadership gift strategies, the Director of Philanthropy will have a significant opportunity to increase investments in ACLU of Colorado and to play a major role in an organization that continues to make a real difference in people’s lives every day.The Director of Philanthropy will provide visionary, strategic leadership that builds and strengthens lifelong relationships between donors and the organization, toward a goal of generating transformational gifts to support ACLU of Colorado’s current and future strategic goals. The Director of Philanthropy will develop and oversee the program to raise funds for the affiliate, including identifying prospects that have both capacity and demonstrated interest in investing in ACLU to generate longstanding, tangible victories.Primary Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive donor-centered fundraising program that includes specific fundraising goals and targets, with a focus on the acquisition of leadership gifts ($10,000+ annually) from high-level prospects and donors;Research and identify prospects for cultivation and solicitation;Identify and create strategies to expand, recruit, retain, and quantifiably grow the base of Donors at all levels who self-identify as Black, Indigenous or Persons of Color;Secure meetings with major gift prospects capable of making five-, six-figure or greater gifts to the organization;Manage a significant portfolio of major gift donors including cultivation and direct solicitation;Support the development efforts of other key primary relationship managers assigned to donors, including the Executive Director, other members of the Leadership Team, staff and Board members;Engage in year-round strategic stewardship of donors and major gifts prospects;Develop and implement a comprehensive, strategic, goal-based development plan;Work with the Deputy Director to develop and implement a comprehensive annual grant management program;Manage a comprehensive planned giving program, in coordination with national ACLU staff;Organize and oversee fundraising events, including an annual fundraising dinner that draws approximately 300 supporters;Manage effective systems of data entry and donor records, donor recognition, and fundraising reports;Prepare regular fundraising and department activity reports for the ACLU of Colorado Board and Leadership Team;Contribute leadership and promote teamwork, meeting regularly with full staff;Maintain familiarity with ACLU’s programs and positions and represent ACLU of Colorado in public gatherings as needed;Perform other duties as assigned or required.Preferred Qualifications
A commitment to the mission of ACLU of Colorado;Experience in the solicitation, closing, and stewardship of gifts with significant institutional impact from a diverse pool of donors;Experience developing long-term cultivation and solicitation strategies for high-level prospects and donors;A broad understanding of multi-faceted campaign planning, implementation, and management;Superb leadership, interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills;Experience and comfort with donor database management;Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles;A confident and professional work style and the ability to work independently.Salary and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $130,000 annually. ACLU of Colorado offers comprehensive benefits including medical and dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, 401k contribution, paid vacation, and holidays.Location
The Director of Philanthropy may work from any location within the State of Colorado with regular access to Denver.Application Instructions
Send a cover letter, résumé, and references in an email with “Director of Philanthropy” in the subject line to jobs@aclu-co.org. No phone calls please. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of ACLU of Colorado as well as the responsibilities and qualifications presented in the prospectus. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the successful candidate has been selected.
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