The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina Legal Foundation (ACLU-NCLF) seeks applicants for a full-time Development Associate to work in our office in Raleigh. The ACLU of North Carolina is the state affiliate of the national American Civil Liberties Union, and the ACLU-NCLF is our 501(c)(3) arm that conducts our legal and educational work. For more information about the work of the ACLU-NCLF, visit our website at http://www.acluofnorthcarolina.org/

Position Overview:
The ACLU-NCLF is seeking a Development Associate, reporting to the Executive Director, to coordinate programs that raise funds for the ACLU-NCLF’s annual budget and that strengthen the links between the ACLU-NCLF and its supporters. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Development Associate is responsible for planning, supervising and executing the development programs and leading the progression and expansion of the ACLU-NCLF’s fundraising strategies. The Development Associate collaborates with the Executive Director, Development Committee, and the Board to reach our annual and long-range goals.

Responsibilities:
Major Gifts Program: Identify, develop and assist the Executive Director and Board of Directors in implementing strategies for the cultivation of 50 - 100 prospective donors of $1,000 and up; train Board members and others for solicitations; identify donor prospects and maintain records on current donors; facilitate solicitations for the Executive Director and Board leadership; prepare materials for solicitors and donors; develop new prospects and solicit new donors to raise new, unrestricted revenues; develop and coordinate an annual comprehensive work plan that will include specific fundraising goals and targets for proposals, appeals and campaigns with the Executive Director; work with the national office in coordinating production of appeals; prepare reports. Work with the National ACLU Office of Planned Giving to develop and implement strategies for marketing planned giving products to ACLU donors and members.

Fundraising Events: Coordinate and implement events, including the Frank Porter Graham annual awards ceremony, donor cultivation events, and outreach events throughout the year.

Gift Recording & Acknowledgement: Assure the proper recording, tracking and reporting of gifts from major donors. Maintain accurate and current data files, including giving histories, profiles, interactions, and 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 the ACLU-NCLF and the National office.

Materials: Maintain primary responsibility for developing the messages, materials, and explanations of our work used in all of our development campaigns. Oversee the development of the Annual Report and other materials that advance the ACLU-NCLF’s development programs.

General staff leadership responsibilities: Attend ACLU-NCLF functions, such as the annual membership meeting, quarterly Board meetings and other ACLU events. Assist the Executive Director in maintaining a strong team spirit within the office.

These are not all-inclusive, but these are the priorities set by the Board of Directors and the Executive Director.

Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree desirable
· Ideally three or more years of experience in fundraising focusing on individual major gifts, particularly in advocacy or community-based organizations.
· Firm commitment to the mission and principles of the ACLU.
· Comprehensive understanding of nonprofit resource development and the methods of fundraising
· Broad understanding of multi-faceted campaign planning, implementation and management
· Demonstrated leadership skills; experience in successfully directing volunteers.
· Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with donors, volunteers and staff
· Excellent oral, written and verbal communication skills with experience developing successful written donor communications and marketing materials
· Superb organization skills; detail-oriented with strong follow-through and the ability to meet tight deadlines
· Computer proficiency, including list/database management
· Creative, result-oriented, self-starting, willing to learn, and able to manage an aggressive schedule; willingness to work beyond the 9 to 5 hours of the normal workday, including evening and weekend meetings and events
· Some travel required, both in-state and out-of-state

Applications should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of at least three professional references, including contact information for each. Submit applications to: Jennifer Rudinger, Executive Director, ACLU of North Carolina, P. O. Box 28004, Raleigh, NC 27611-8004.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The ACLU-NCLF 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.