Development Coordinator Position Open Until Filled
First Review of Applicants Scheduled for August 13, 2025
The ACLU of Washington (ACLU-WA) advances liberty and justice in the courts, in the legislatures, in the streets, and at the ballot box. Our work is rooted in belief in a future where everyone in Washington, particularly those who have been historically and systematically denied full enjoyment of their promised civil rights and liberties, are finally free to do so without barriers. Defending and advancing these fundamental rights and core values relies on the contributions of exceptional staff. Learn more about the ACLU-WA.
ACLU-WA is seeking a fulltime Development Coordinator to support key development activities that strengthen meaningful donor relationships, including the coordination of donor cultivation events, portfolio management and communications. This position is supervised by the development director and part of the Development department. The Development Coordinator will collaborate closely with Development team members, as well as colleagues across ACLU-WA departments, other ACLU affiliates, and ACLU nationwide.
The Development department focuses on cultivating and building deep connections with donors who support the defense and expansion of civil liberties in Washington State. Grounded in the principles of Community Centric Fundraising, the team connects supporters to ACLU-WA's mission through thoughtful engagement that inspires, guides and grows generous philanthropic partnerships.
Duties & Responsibilities - Draft, schedule and coordinate development-related communications (letters, emails, invitations) for the development team and others.
- Create and manage layout and distribution of communications using email distribution platforms.
- Coordinate donor segmentation for fundraising activities.
- Plan, schedule, and facilitate donor events (in-person or virtual), including coordinating logistics, drafting content, and managing day-of-activities to ensure a smooth and engaging donor experience.
- Support development programs and community centric fundraising campaigns.
- Manage donor portfolio tracking and make and coordinate assignments within the donor database.
- Create and generate donor reports, checking for accuracy; complete bulk uploads and updates; complete donor updates including changes to assignments and other donor related information.
- Collaborate across departments and ACLU National to coordinate data and participation in campaigns Maintain flexibility to support emerging organizational and team needs, contributing to special projects that advance development goals.
- Participate in cross-functional teamwork to support initiatives related to fundraising, donor engagement and stewardship.
- Perform additional duties related to development coordination, as assigned and within the scope and level of this position.
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS - Commitment to EDIB with a demonstrated understanding, awareness and willingness to engage in the transformative work of how structural racism and oppression manifest in philanthropy.
- Three (3) years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, and/or event planning.
- Ability to actively challenge assumptions and traditional approaches to development work along with an understanding of community centric fundraising concepts that challenge donor centric models.
- Proven ability to manage complex projects, meeting deadlines by engaging stakeholders and providing role responsibilities and role clarity utilizing effective communication strategies.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicating effectively across multiple teams.
- Demonstrated comfort managing up and laterally to support team alignment and accountability.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow through.
- Experience with client relationship management databases, generating reports and maintaining accurate records (Salesforce experience preferred).
- Proficiency with email (Constant Contact), project management platforms (Asana), and the Microsoft Office suite with the ability to perform mail merges and excel functions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience writing donor communications is a plus.
- Demonstrated capacity to solve problems, prioritize work and complete tasks with resourcefulness and an appropriate level of supervision.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion, while maintaining and following established privacy and data protection protocols.
FUTURE ACLU'ERS WILL - Be committed to advancing the mission, vision and values of the ACLU.
- Center and embed the principles of equity, inclusion and belonging in their work by demonstrating commitment to diversity with an approach that respects and values multiple perspectives.
- Be committed to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts.
LOCATION: Seattle, Washington
CLASSIFICATION: This job description provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required. The ACLU-WA reserves the right to change the content of this posting at any time without advance notice. This position is "non-exempt" under the Fair Labor Standards Act and approved up to one (1) fulltime equivalent (FTE).
WORKING CONDITIONS: The position requires maintaining some physical file records and word processing and is expected to observe an in-person hybrid workstyle. This position is required to work in the office a minimum of two (2) days per week.
MENTAL DEMAND: Decision-making, high emotional intelligence, giving and receiving feedback and building trusting relationships. The nature of this work can be emotionally demanding and requires thoughtful and clear communication and resilience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The ACLU-WA observes a hybrid workstyle, with some staff working primarily remotely while others work in the office several days a week. Our office is generally open between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and is located in downtown Seattle.
The physical demands and work environment described below represent those required and encountered by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Able to input information into a computer for long periods of time.
- Able to assess information communicated through a computer.
- Able to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Able to work in and navigate the downtown Seattle office for work-related tasks and events.
TOTAL COMPENSATION: The ACLU-WA seeks to provide equitable and competitive compensation for attracting and retaining staff with the skill, judgment, and perseverance to confront challenges to civil rights and civil liberties and build a state where all people live with dignity and equity, enjoying freedoms unimpeded by racial and economic injustice and other forms of oppression. We provide a mix of compensation for staff that is intended to address today's needs and allow planning for tomorrow and into retirement. As such, the ACLU-WA has adopted a salary scale for measuring how to best compensate its employees.
The hourly wage for this position is $42.56 to $50.97. A range indicates the intention to accommodate those with varying years of relevant experience, as determined by the salary scale.
BENEFITS: Generous benefits include three weeks of vacation, twenty-three sick days, twelve holidays and 2-weeks paid office closures, employer-paid professional development, fully paid employee medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, an employer contributed retirement plan, student loan reimbursement, family care and adoption assistance, life insurance, and an ORCA card, the regional transportation pass.
ACLU-WA provides laptops, home office supplies, certain equipment, and technology support. You will need an effective Wi-Fi connection and a way to communicate by phone. This position is eligible for a work phone, as well as an additional $150 stipend each month to help cover any additional costs while working from home.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To apply, please submit a cover letter and résumé on our online job portal. In your cover letter, please explain the ways in which you satisfy the skills and qualifications specified above. We also invite applicants to include how their background and/or experience could contribute to the diversity, cultural vitality, and perspective of our staff and donor development work in their cover letter.
HIRING TIMELINE: This position is open until filled with the first review of candidates scheduled for August 13, 2025. We will schedule interviews with qualified candidates after the first review of candidates.
REFERENCES: Please submit with your application three (3) professional references who can provide feedback about and have direct knowledge of your work experience. Note that there may be outreach to other references that fall outside of your designated list. We will extend a conditional offer of employment before conducting reference checks.
PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACLU-WA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance applying online, please email (email protected) to receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the application process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive additional information regarding accommodations during the interview process.
The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, socio-economic circumstance, or record of arrest or conviction. We do not conduct criminal background checks on our candidates. People of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
