CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Affiliate Fund Development Strategist [ASD-47]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
Affiliate Support and Advocacy Department, NY
For over 93 years, the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLUF) has been at the forefront
of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and
nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together
the country’s largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and
members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most
vulnerable in our society.
The Affiliate Support and Advocacy (ASA) Department of the of the ACLU’s National office in New York
City, was established in 2002 to collaborate with the ACLU’s affiliates and advance a cohesive
nationwide organization. Since then, the department has grown significantly and is comprised of teams
that advance policy advocacy, marketing and communications, management and operations, and fund
development.
The ASA department seeks applicants for the full-time position of Affiliate Fund Development
Strategist.
OVERVIEW
Reporting to the Director of Affiliate Fund Development, the Affiliate Fund Development Strategist
works closely with national Development Department staff and colleagues in the Affiliate Support and
Advocacy Department to develop capacity building tools and deliver best practices training to affiliate
staff to help them create, implement, and evaluate strategies that will aid in the attainment of fund
development program goals.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Analyze affiliate fund development programs, development plans, and donor portfolios.
 Synthesize data, identify areas for growth, and make strategic recommendations to maximize
outcomes and meet fund development goals.
 Monitor progress, and recommend adjustments to strategies to increase program effectiveness.
 Consult with affiliate development staff to determine their fund development needs, provide
strategic guidance, and develop tools to facilitate the implementation of fund development
strategies and to track progress toward achievement of fund development goals.
 Determine fund development organizational best practices and work with affiliate Executive
Directors to help facilitate their implementation.
 Develop tools and design workshops and trainings to ensure that nationally developed
strategies are seamlessly implemented at the affiliate level.
 Create and implement programs to enhance and broaden affiliate organizational and capacity
building goals and to develop affiliate staff expertise in fund development.
 Collaborate with other ASA staff to help build organizational capacity in affiliates and enhance
effectiveness.
 Design and produce tools to facilitate affiliate participation in the upcoming ACLU Centennial
Campaign and work with affiliates to design and implement campaign strategies.
 Work with affiliate Executive Directors to assist with the recruitment and hiring of fund
development staff.
 Collaborate with Development Department staff to facilitate strategic donor relationships to
further program goals.
 Coordinate the distribution of the affirmative action survey and collect survey data
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree required.
3-5 years of relevant work experience in fund development, and/or organizational
development.
Superior communication skills both verbal and in writing; strong interpersonal skills and the
ability to communicate persuasively with diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability in building consultative relationships that foster trust and facilitate
change while working with colleagues remotely.
Excellent analytic and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to develop creative solutions to aid affiliate staff in meeting goals.
Ability to conceptualize programmatic change and develop strategies to effectuate the
changes.
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
A self-starter who takes initiative and is skilled at prioritizing.
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and demonstrate grace under pressure.
The ability to represent the organization and interface and mediate with a wide range of
people at all levels.
Experience working in a membership organization with a national/affiliate structure is
preferred.
Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Internet usage.
Familiarity with fundraising systems or databases.
Willingness to travel.
Commitment to advancing the mission and goals of the ACLU.
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
Please submit a letter of interest (with salary requirements), and resume to: [email protected].
Reference [ASD-26/IUPUR] in the subject line. Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant
email address. This email address is specific to Affiliate Support and Advocacy Department postings. In
order to ensure your application is received please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail
address. Alternatively, materials can be sent via regular mail to:
Affiliate Support and Advocacy Department
[RE: ASD-26/IUPUR]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Please indicate in your letter of interest where you learned of this career opportunity.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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 reserves the right to
change the job description and/or posting at any time without advance notice.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive
culture. The ACLU 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, and veteran status.
The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to
assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.
We encourage any applicants who need accommodations in the application process to contact:
[email protected] Correspondence sent to this address that is not related to requests for
accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding
how to apply.
The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU
Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national
organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two
separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job
posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”