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Job Posting, January 2012
Stewardship Coordinator
This position is based in Cleveland, Ohio

Summary
The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and protecting the Bill of Rights through litigation and public education. The organization is funded solely through individual contributions and occasional foundation grants.

Over the years staff members have found the ACLU to be an accommodating, inspiring and fun place to work. Although the environment is informal — staff members wear jeans to work a good deal of the time — we are an activist, hard-working team involved in the life of the community.

Responsibilities
As a key staffperson reporting to the Development Director and Executive Director, the Stewardship Coordinator is a junior team member with the room and capacity for advancement in the ACLU of Ohio’s development program. The position has responsibility for coordinating cultivation and stewardship efforts including, but not limited to, events and individual donor meetings — with an emphasis on moving these donors and prospects into higher levels of giving over time. The position reports to the Director of Development.

Specific responsibilities include:

  • Donor communication and interaction, including but not limited to organization of donor cultivation events, scheduling of donor meetings for the Development Director and Executive Director, and recruitment and staffing of donors for ACLU volunteer positions.
  • Maintenance of a small portfolio (15-20) of Annual Fund donors with giving capacity of $500-1,000, including solicitation of annual gifts and ongoing communication throughout the year.
  • Communication with donors via social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter, and other similar community sites.
  • Work as a “utility player” with Education and Public Policy Departments to organize education programming and coordinate volunteers. Education program responsibilities include but are not limited to participation in the ACLU of Ohio Speakers Bureau and organizing all facets of programs at the ACLU and around the state aimed at educating donors and members on key civil liberties issues.
  • Participation in development program evaluation and planning.
  • Collection and maintenance of confidential data on donors and prospects.
  • Writing articles for electronic and print communication vehicles.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Development Director and Executive Director.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated personal commitment to and enthusiasm for civil rights and civil liberties, and to high ethical standards.
  • At least three years of demonstrated success with non-profit, advocacy, or other community-based groups, preferably in development-related activities.
  • At least a Bachelor’s degree.
  • High degree of self-motivation and organization, including attention to detail, ability to work independently on assignments and projects, ability to work well under pressure, prioritize work, seek appropriate guidance, and meet deadlines.
  • Superior verbal communication and written communication skills.
  • Excellent office and computer skills, including database management, Word, Excel, Outlook, and internet research. Knowledge of fundraising software (Raiser’s Edge and/or PIDI Donor Direct) preferred.
  • Commitment to diversity that values the individual and respects differences of race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ability, and socio-economic circumstance.
  • Ability and willingness to work occasional overtime, irregular hours (including some weekends), and travel.

Compensation and Benefits
Salary based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, vision and life insurance plans; retirement benefits; and an ample paid time off policy.

Email résumé (Microsoft Word attachment) and cover letter by January 31, 2012 to:
Jason Jaffery, Development Director
contact@acluohio.org

EEO/AA Statement
The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio is committed to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action in its employment, in its delivery of legal and educational services, and in its relationships with vendors and contractors. The organization will not tolerate discrimination with regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or marital or family status.

The ACLU of Ohio acts affirmatively to meet both the spirit and the letter of applicable polices and laws and to value and respect the diverse population it serves in Ohio.