The ACLU is a non-profit, non-partisan organization of people who believe in the power of action.
Not exactly a con, but one should understand the NYCLU (and ACLU's) political positions when considering the role. Because of its old school civil libertarian stance, sometimes the organization feels marginal to contemporary activism or detached from pressing issues (e.g. economic justice).
Amazing org, wonderful team.
Mission-Driven, Fair Compensation, Great Colleauges.