Major Gifts Associate
ACLU of Illinois/Roger Baldwin Foundation

The ACLU of Illinois seeks a Major Gifts Associate to join the 3-person Development Department which works to increase financial support for the ACLU’s programs and projects. The Major Gifts Associate reports to the Development Director.

Responsibilities:
Under the Direction of the Development Director and Development Committee, the Major Gifts Associate will play a critical role in all facets of managing and implementing the ACLU’s annual major gifts campaign.

The Major Gift Associate’s responsibilities will also include:

• Managing a portfolio of significant donors and prospective donors in the $500-$5,000 range; including personal visits and donor cultivation;
• Assisting Development Director and Executive Director by arranging personal meetings, making follow-up phone calls and preparing background materials and information on donors;
• Drafting correspondence, producing development mailings, and compiling donor memos and reports;
• Preparing materials for volunteer fundraising solicitors and assisting solicitors with donor meetings;
• Maintaining confidential donor information on Raisers’ Edge database; including recording information from donor meetings and overseeing acknowledgements of gifts and pledges;
• Conducting research on donors and prospective supporters;
• Providing assistance with special events, donor receptions and other Development Department activities.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced development professional who has at least three years’ experience with individual giving fundraising campaigns and is familiar with the programs and projects of the ACLU. Other qualifications will include:

• Attention to detail and excellent communications skills, both written and oral;
• Knowledge of fundraising software (Raiser’s Edge preferred), experience with donor database management and gift processing systems.
• Experience working with Board members, donors and volunteers;
• Demonstrated commitment to civil liberties and civil rights;
• Experience meeting deadlines and prioritizing assignments;
• Ability to work well under pressure and to be a team player in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation:
Salary based on experience. Very generous and comprehensive benefits including 4 weeks paid vacation; employer paid medical, vision and dental coverage for staff members their dependents and domestic partners; life and long term disability insurance; and pension.

Send cover letter, resume and salary requirements by May 31, 2007 to:

K.T. Sullivan
ACLU of Illinois
180 North Michigan, Suite 2300
Chicago, IL 60601
ktsullivan@aclu-il.org

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