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Individual Giving Manager
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ACLU SoCal
This role is paid within the range provided by ACLU SoCal. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $79,929.00/yr – $96,541.00/yr
About ACLU SoCal Founded in 1923, ACLU SoCal has been at the forefront of many major efforts to protect civil liberties, civil rights, and equal justice in California. Principled and nonpartisan, ACLU SoCal has offices in Los Angeles, the Inland Empire (Riverside), and Kern County (Bakersfield). ACLU SoCal tackles a vast array of issues, including police practices, criminal justice, First Amendment rights, voting rights, gender equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, immigrants’ rights, education equity, and economic justice.
Job Responsibilities
Manage a select portfolio of 100 major donors and prospects with the capacity to make annual gifts of $10,000+, including their cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation.
Create individual goals and a comprehensive plan based on research for each person in the portfolio. Perform donor and prospect research.
Record all interactions and post‑meeting reports promptly in the database and communicate all aspects of meeting, from set‑up to follow‑up, to other team members as needed.
Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate database records. Track portfolio activity and progress. Create reports as required by management that accurately reflect portfolio activity and performance.
Meet portfolio goals including number of donor meetings and meaningful, monthly personalized donor contacts.
Work with the ACLU SoCal Communications Department and National ACLU Leadership & Planned Giving staff to create coordinated strategies on shared donors as needed.
Coordinate with the Development Department on donor pipeline prospects and management.
Other duties as assigned.
Annual Fund
Under the direction of the Associate Deputy Director of Philanthropy (ADDP), provide admin support related to Annual Fund donors ($1,000‑9,999) to cultivate and solicit renewed or increased annual contributions and planned gifts.
Meet personal Annual Fund portfolio goals – including number of closed Annual Fund gifts and meaningful, monthly, personalized donor contacts.
Assist with aspects of the Annual Fund mail appeal program via segmentation of lists and appeal production.
Track personal Annual Fund portfolio responses and interests, inputting interactions into the database.
Support ADDP in reviewing Annual Fund donors on an annual basis to re‑evaluate list segmentation and reassign as needed.
Donor Relations & Communications
Support the production of cultivation events for all major and leadership donors throughout the year, varying in topics/staff and location to match interests, and maximize outreach.
Assist in the production of the department’s annual appeal and cultivation calendar.
Work with the appropriate staff to secure project information 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 stewardship of major and leadership donors by identifying articles and other materials to send donors, reinforcing the importance of their support and our appreciation of their commitment to the ACLU, and share with other staff.
Participate in National ACLU Development Resources offerings including weekly meetings, and opportunities to engage with development colleagues nationwide. Stay well‑versed in the National Development calendar to ensure coordination.
Stay well‑versed in the current work of the ACLU, locally and nationally, and be an effective representative of the organization.
Other
Participate in the Development team as a cooperative, positive team player.
Help maintain a positive, respectful, welcoming, and professional environment for employees and volunteers.
Develop a solid understanding of ACLU’s structure, programs, office protocols, and equipment.
Attend certain ACLU functions and assist in other ways as assigned.
Racial Equity Competencies Understanding and Applying Racial Equity
Demonstrate commitment to building or deepening understanding of racial equity.
Core concepts such as structural racism, white privilege, and anti‑Blackness.
Analyze the role that racial inequity has played and continues to play in our society.
Assess how race impacts supervisory relationships, team dynamics, and organizational culture.
Working for Racial Equity
Consistently assess structural implications and racially disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions within the context of job responsibilities.
Consistently adhere to the organization’s racial equity policies and procedures, including those that relate to hiring, retention, and promotion.
Identify and disrupt ways in which bias plays out in work and/or team.
Qualifications
Minimum of four years of experience working in the nonprofit industry, with at least three years in an out‑the‑door fundraising position, including progressive responsibility and a proven record of securing visits with prospective donors and soliciting, closing, and stewarding mid and major gifts over $10,000.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to understand and follow many different areas of civil rights work, and to describe them in a concise and compelling way for donors.
Strong organizational skills. Ability to develop long‑term plans, set objectives, and track progress toward achieving objectives. Familiarity with moves management preferred. Personal initiative, curiosity about people, and a sense of humor. Friendly, outgoing, collaborative approach and a strong team‑oriented style.
Proficiency with office technology and information systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and donor databases, preferably Salesforce.
Must be available for travel within Southern California and limited travel outside California.
Must be available for some weekend and evening responsibilities.
Salary and Benefits The salary range for this position is $79,929.00 to $96,541.00 annually. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance for staff members and their eligible dependents; life and long‑term, short‑term disability insurance; 401(k) plan with employer match; ample vacation and sick leave and paid holidays.
To Apply Please upload your resume and cover letter to our Application Portal.
Equal Opportunity Statement The ACLU of Southern California is committed to developing a culture of diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion and to strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. ACLU SoCal is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable law. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and value people of all races, genders (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientations, disabilities, citizenships, ages, religions, and national origins, and who have different marital statuses, family caregiving responsibilities, lived experiences with the criminal justice systems, and genetic information. ACLU SoCal does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of any of these characteristics.
ACLU SoCal is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail hrsupport@aclusocal.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development
Industries Non‑profit Organization Management and Civic and Social Organizations
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Individual Giving Manager
role at
ACLU SoCal
This role is paid within the range provided by ACLU SoCal. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $79,929.00/yr – $96,541.00/yr
About ACLU SoCal Founded in 1923, ACLU SoCal has been at the forefront of many major efforts to protect civil liberties, civil rights, and equal justice in California. Principled and nonpartisan, ACLU SoCal has offices in Los Angeles, the Inland Empire (Riverside), and Kern County (Bakersfield). ACLU SoCal tackles a vast array of issues, including police practices, criminal justice, First Amendment rights, voting rights, gender equity, reproductive justice, LGBTQ rights, immigrants’ rights, education equity, and economic justice.
Job Responsibilities
Manage a select portfolio of 100 major donors and prospects with the capacity to make annual gifts of $10,000+, including their cultivation, stewardship, and solicitation.
Create individual goals and a comprehensive plan based on research for each person in the portfolio. Perform donor and prospect research.
Record all interactions and post‑meeting reports promptly in the database and communicate all aspects of meeting, from set‑up to follow‑up, to other team members as needed.
Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate database records. Track portfolio activity and progress. Create reports as required by management that accurately reflect portfolio activity and performance.
Meet portfolio goals including number of donor meetings and meaningful, monthly personalized donor contacts.
Work with the ACLU SoCal Communications Department and National ACLU Leadership & Planned Giving staff to create coordinated strategies on shared donors as needed.
Coordinate with the Development Department on donor pipeline prospects and management.
Other duties as assigned.
Annual Fund
Under the direction of the Associate Deputy Director of Philanthropy (ADDP), provide admin support related to Annual Fund donors ($1,000‑9,999) to cultivate and solicit renewed or increased annual contributions and planned gifts.
Meet personal Annual Fund portfolio goals – including number of closed Annual Fund gifts and meaningful, monthly, personalized donor contacts.
Assist with aspects of the Annual Fund mail appeal program via segmentation of lists and appeal production.
Track personal Annual Fund portfolio responses and interests, inputting interactions into the database.
Support ADDP in reviewing Annual Fund donors on an annual basis to re‑evaluate list segmentation and reassign as needed.
Donor Relations & Communications
Support the production of cultivation events for all major and leadership donors throughout the year, varying in topics/staff and location to match interests, and maximize outreach.
Assist in the production of the department’s annual appeal and cultivation calendar.
Work with the appropriate staff to secure project information 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 stewardship of major and leadership donors by identifying articles and other materials to send donors, reinforcing the importance of their support and our appreciation of their commitment to the ACLU, and share with other staff.
Participate in National ACLU Development Resources offerings including weekly meetings, and opportunities to engage with development colleagues nationwide. Stay well‑versed in the National Development calendar to ensure coordination.
Stay well‑versed in the current work of the ACLU, locally and nationally, and be an effective representative of the organization.
Other
Participate in the Development team as a cooperative, positive team player.
Help maintain a positive, respectful, welcoming, and professional environment for employees and volunteers.
Develop a solid understanding of ACLU’s structure, programs, office protocols, and equipment.
Attend certain ACLU functions and assist in other ways as assigned.
Racial Equity Competencies Understanding and Applying Racial Equity
Demonstrate commitment to building or deepening understanding of racial equity.
Core concepts such as structural racism, white privilege, and anti‑Blackness.
Analyze the role that racial inequity has played and continues to play in our society.
Assess how race impacts supervisory relationships, team dynamics, and organizational culture.
Working for Racial Equity
Consistently assess structural implications and racially disproportionate impacts of policies, activities, and decisions within the context of job responsibilities.
Consistently adhere to the organization’s racial equity policies and procedures, including those that relate to hiring, retention, and promotion.
Identify and disrupt ways in which bias plays out in work and/or team.
Qualifications
Minimum of four years of experience working in the nonprofit industry, with at least three years in an out‑the‑door fundraising position, including progressive responsibility and a proven record of securing visits with prospective donors and soliciting, closing, and stewarding mid and major gifts over $10,000.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills. Ability to understand and follow many different areas of civil rights work, and to describe them in a concise and compelling way for donors.
Strong organizational skills. Ability to develop long‑term plans, set objectives, and track progress toward achieving objectives. Familiarity with moves management preferred. Personal initiative, curiosity about people, and a sense of humor. Friendly, outgoing, collaborative approach and a strong team‑oriented style.
Proficiency with office technology and information systems (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and donor databases, preferably Salesforce.
Must be available for travel within Southern California and limited travel outside California.
Must be available for some weekend and evening responsibilities.
Salary and Benefits The salary range for this position is $79,929.00 to $96,541.00 annually. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance for staff members and their eligible dependents; life and long‑term, short‑term disability insurance; 401(k) plan with employer match; ample vacation and sick leave and paid holidays.
To Apply Please upload your resume and cover letter to our Application Portal.
Equal Opportunity Statement The ACLU of Southern California is committed to developing a culture of diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion and to strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the communities that we serve. ACLU SoCal is an equal‑opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable law. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and value people of all races, genders (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientations, disabilities, citizenships, ages, religions, and national origins, and who have different marital statuses, family caregiving responsibilities, lived experiences with the criminal justice systems, and genetic information. ACLU SoCal does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of any of these characteristics.
ACLU SoCal is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please e-mail hrsupport@aclusocal.org. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the interview process.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior Level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Business Development
Industries Non‑profit Organization Management and Civic and Social Organizations
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