AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION OF LOUISIANA
Post Office Box 56157
New Orleans, Louisiana 70156

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Louisiana, a private non-profit organization, seeks a Development Coordinator to assist in the development and coordination of a comprehensive fundraising plan that raises funds for the annual budget of the organization and strengthens the links between the ACLU and its supporters. The mission of the ACLU of Louisiana is to protect and advance the civil liberties guaranteed in the Bill of Rights of the United States Constitution and the Louisiana constitutions.

Working closely with the Executive Director and collaborating with the National Office of the ACLU, the Development Coordinator will lead the expansion of the organization's development activities including the following key responsibilities:

• Develop a strategic development plan; expand the prospective donor list and implement strategies to cultivate prospective donors; develop and coordinate an annual plan that will include specific fundraising goals and targets for proposals, appeals and campaigns with the Executive Director.
• Expand the grants program, including strategic prospect research, scheduling, writing, grant preparation and reporting.
• Maintain confidential fundraising information on databases and hold primary responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of the database.
• Handle the production and publication of development materials, including an annual campaign brochure and an annual organizational report and others as needed.
• Together with other staff, coordinate and implement member and donor events, including receptions and parties, video screenings and conferences throughout the year.

Qualification:

• B.A. or equivalent and at least three years of relevant work experience in the Development field. Experience with community-based groups in Louisiana is valuable.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills: a strong, consistent attention to detail, an organized work style, and the ability to follow through on work assignments with a minimum of direct supervision.
• A demonstrated ability to write clearly and precisely. Strength in proofreading and an ardent attention to detail. Strong skills in use of computers for database management and word processing.
• A commitment to the confidentiality of donor records.
• The ability to work on several projects at various stages of completion. Good problem solving skills. A confident, business-like and professional presentation. Flexibility, determination and good humor.
• Ability to work occasional irregular hours.
• Interest and enthusiasm for civil liberties and the work of the ACLU.

Compensation & Terms of Employment:

• Salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Benefits include health (medical and dental) insurance, paid vacation, pension, paid parking, and generous paid holidays.

Applications:
Please send a cover letter, current resume, a writing sample, and the names of three professional references to:

ACLU Foundation of Louisiana
Development Coordinator
PO Box 56157
New Orleans, LA 70156

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, which will not be before March 1, 2008.

The ACLU of Louisiana is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex to apply.