Development Associate

Development Associate Position Open Until Filled First Review of Applicants Scheduled for November 18, 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 the 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 full-time (35 hours per week) Development Associate.

This position reports to the Development Director and will support our work by performing administrative and logistical functions for the team, including database maintenance, event coordination and providing responsive customer service to our supporters.

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 Create and circulate meeting agendas, coordinate scheduling, and take notes to support organized and productive meetings.

Perform administrative and logistical tasks to support the successful planning and execution of development events.

Assist with preparing and distributing donor and event related mailings.

Add and update key events and milestones in the development calendar.

Create templates and send development emails to supporters.

Monitor incoming email and voicemail to ensure timely and responsive communication.

Conduct donor research in alignment with approved privacy and policy practices.

Maintain reliable development account information through accurate data entry and data hygiene practices.

Act as the primary point of contact for general development questions and engage appropriate stakeholders to resolve issues.

Maintain the team file-sharing systems.

Provide support to staff with events and assist the development team with special projects.

Perform other duties within the scope of the role as needed.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated commitment and willingness to engage in Community Centric Fundraising practices.

Strong customer service skills with a solutions-oriented approach focused on enhancing process and procedures for overall efficiency.

Strong communication skills, over the phone, by email and in person.

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, donors, allies and other external stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to engage well with people with a wide range of interests, backgrounds and lived experiences.

Strong time management and organizational skills with attention to detail and follow through.

Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt and reprioritize to meet shifting priorities.

Strong collaboration skills and experience working in a team environment, with the ability to work independently.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and email, with the ability and willingness to learn new software.

Capacity to handle confidential information with discretion and follow established privacy and data protection protocols.

Experience providing administrative support on a fundraising team in a nonprofit setting preferred.

Prior experience and proficiency with client relationship management platforms is strongly preferred.

Experience with project management software platforms preferred.

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.

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• 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).

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People of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.   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 hiring@aclu-wa.org to receive additional information regarding how to request an accommodation for the application process.

People of color, women, LGBTQ people, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.