Director, Nationwide Prospect Development & Portfolio Strategy

Job Description

The ACLU is seeking a Director of Nationwide Prospect Development & Portfolio Strategy. This role is within the Development Department and will be based in the National office in New York, NY, requiring a hybrid work arrangement of two days per week in the office.This role will lead a strategic, insight-driven program that powers major gifts fundraising across the ACLU’s national and affiliate network. The Director will oversee a team responsible for identifying and advancing high-capacity donors, strengthening prospect portfolios, and delivering the necessary systems, data, and strategy for fundraisers to build transformative relationships.What this role involves:

• Guiding the strategy for identifying, researching, and advancing top prospects.
• Overseeing a team that provides prospect research and philanthropic insights.
• Improving the quality and value of donor data.
• Developing and maintaining systems for donor assignment and reassignment.
• Building partnerships with portfolio managers at the National office and affiliates.
• Managing the unit’s budget.

Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of major gift fundraising best practices.
• Experience assessing fundraising potential through data and research.
• Proficiency in using data to evaluate portfolio performance.
• A track record of leading teams with empathy and accountability.
• Strong communication skills.

What the ACLU offers:

• Generous paid time-off policy.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• 401k plan with employer match.
• Annual professional development funds.