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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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…