ACLU · 4 weeks ago
Deputy Director, Gift Planning Administration
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$189K/yr - $189K/yrThe ACLU is seeking a full-time Deputy Director of Gift Planning Administration for its Development Department at the National office in New York, NY. This role involves managing fiduciary responsibilities, overseeing the Gift Administration team, and ensuring compliance with charitable gift regulations while fostering long-term donor relationships.
AdviceLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Lead a team currently consisting of a Manager and two Coordinators
Oversee the operations of the Gift Administration team, which includes monitoring the administration of trusts and estates in which the ACLU has an interest
Oversee due diligence, including examining fees, taxes and other costs that appear in accountings and other financial reports
Oversee management of a charitable gift annuity fund, charitable remainder trusts, and pooled income fund, including regulatory compliance, oversight of outside administrator, and compliance with board-approved investment guidelines
Oversee operational issues such as deceased annuitants, quarterly payments by check and direct deposit
As needed on a case-by-case basis, apply knowledge of trusts and estates, critical thinking, and creative problem solving to protect the organization’s financial interests by developing strategies to resolve estate disputes
Retain and manage oversight of outside counsel representing the ACLU in litigation
Serve as main point of contact to coordinate litigation with ACLU’s General Counsel’s office and ACLU affiliates
Serve as a representative of the ACLU to outside parties
Fulfill fiduciary responsibilities of ACLU Foundation for various charitable remainder trusts including oversight of outside administrator, trust investments, payments and communication with donors and beneficiaries
Manage data, reporting, and systems
Ensure that stakeholders have access to relevant information about received and projected revenue
Oversee administrative processes and workflows, including process improvement and streamlining
Liaise with Revenue Operations, Finance Department, General Counsel’s office, ACLU affiliates, and other internal stakeholders
Undertake special projects within the Development Department, as needed
Qualification
Required
Ability to lead and supervise a team
Strong interpersonal skills including ability to positively influence and persuade, and to use listening, diplomacy, and tact to build relationships
Strong communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex issues, verbally and in writing, for attorneys and non-attorneys
Ability to apply sound judgement and to maintain donor confidentiality
Ability to focus on procedural details, facts and figures
Ability to exercise flexibility and patience
Interest in tax, financial and estate planning issues
Preferred
J.D. strongly preferred alongside significant experience leading trust and estate administration, mediation, and litigation
Ability to negotiate complex, high profile or sensitive agreements preferred
Experience with evolving trends in charitable giving preferred
Familiarity with fundraising databases preferred
Experience working at complex national or international nonprofits preferred
Benefits
Time away to focus on the things that matter with a generous paid time-off policy
Focus on your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits (including medical, dental and vision coverage, parental leave, gender affirming care & fertility treatment)
Plan for your retirement with 401k plan and employer match
We support employee growth and development through annual professional development funds, internal professional development programs and workshops
Company
ACLU
The ACLU is an non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action.
Founded in 1920
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.12M2017-01-31Seed· $0.12M
Leadership Team
Deborah Archer
President
Esete Assefa
Chief Political Advisor
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