American Civil Liberties Union - Wisconsin

Regional Major Gift Officer

Milwaukee, WI · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$50k-$75kDetected 26 days ago

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About the role

Organization and Opportunity Overview The ACLU-WI is a statewide non-profit, non-partisan, private organization with 23,000 members.
The ACLU-WI is widely recognized as a cutting-edge and leading advocate for civil rights and civil liberties in the state, and works closely with other state organizations that share compatible goals.
The ACLU of Wisconsin's combined operating budget is approximately $4.5 million with headquarters in the City of Milwaukee.

Requirements

This position requires regular travel across the northern portion of the state. ● Ability to work at a computer for multiple hours a day
Must be able to remain in a stationary, seated position for 50 to 75% of the working period. ●
Ability to move about as needed in the office or at offsite venues.
Occasionally may be required to ascend or descend from one level to another. ●
Must be able to lift and/or carry items weighing up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally. ●
The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. ●
The ability to observe details at close range. ●
Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculators, copy machines, computer, printers and other devices. ●
This job announcement provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required.

Skills

Compensation: Compensation is based on relevant experience and skills, ranging from approximately $67,309 to $83,949.

Compensation

Compensation is based on relevant experience and skills, ranging from approximately $67,309 to $83,949.
The organization provides employees $60 per month for internet and cell phone allowance.

Company info

The American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin fights to protect, defend, and expand civil rights and liberties - particularly for communities historically denied their rights - through nonpartisan advocacy, community education, litigation, and organizing in order to create a more just future.
The organization has a diverse staff of up to 30 individuals.
Position Overview The Regional Major Gift Officer is a staff position within the ACLU-WI's Development & Engagement Department.
The Regional Major Gift Officer is responsible for identification, research, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of a portfolio of individual major donors and prospects in the assigned region of the state in order to help the affiliate meet its fundraising goals.
This is a hybrid role designed for a candidate with the ability to travel and meet with donors and prospects across the northern part of Wisconsin.
Job Context This position is a full-time LTE position and reports to the Director of Development & Engagement.
The position is a hybrid position with travel required across northern Wisconsin (at the expense of the organization.) Work may include occasional nights and weekends.
This position also requires 1-2 days a month in the office based in Milwaukee.
include: The general job responsibilities of a Regional Major Gift Officer include, but are not limited to, the following: Major Giving Portfolio & Major Giving Pipeline Development ● In consultation with the Director of Development & Engagement, manage a select portfolio of 50 major donors and prospects with the capacity to make annual gifts of $10,000 plus, including their cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; ● Identify, research, & qualify potential new major gift prospects in the region in order to grow the pipeline of potential 10K+ donors to 100+; ● Partner with the Development & Engagement department to develop and execute ongoing regional strategy, develop specific goals and customized solicitation strategies matching the objectives of the organization and the interests of each individual donor/prospect and to implement specific tactics for prospecting & cultivation including events, salons, referrals, meetings, etc; ● Meet Major Gift portfolio goals - including dollars raised, donor retention rates, donor qualification, and one-on-one meetings/meaningful contacts.
Annual Fund Portfolio ● Under the direction of the Director of Development & Engagement, provide support related to approximately 50-75 Annual Fund donors (1000-9,999) to cultivate and solicit renewed or increased annual contributions and planned gifts; ● Meet Annual Fund portfolio goals - including dollars raised, gift upgrades, donor retention rates, donor qualification, and one-on-one meetings/meaningful contacts; ● Support development team in reviewing Annual Fund donors on an annual basis to reevaluate list segmentation and reassign as needed.
General Development Responsibilities ● Maintain up-to-date and accurate database records.
Track portfolio activity and progress.
Create reports as required that accurately reflect portfolio activity and performance; ● Support the production of donor cultivation events, varying in topics/staff and location to match interests and maximize outreach; ● Work with the appropriate staff to secure information about ACLU-WI work and initiatives and use this information to develop materials directed at individual donors/prospects, such as highly personalized proposals or stewardship reports that detail progress resulting from a gift; ● Assist the department in overall stewardship of annual fund and major gift donors; ● Attend team and affiliate-wide meetings each month; ● Participate in National ACLU Development Resource offerings including weekly virtual meetings, and opportunities to engage with development colleagues nationwide.

Equal opportunity

equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages people of color, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and formerly incarcerated people to apply.
The ACLU of Wisconsin undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.

Visa & Work Authorization

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