USSF hiring development coordinator

The US Social Forum is a movement-building process to build a powerful multi-racial, multi-sectoral, inter-generational, diverse, inclusive, internationalist movement that transforms this country and changes history. It will be happening June 22-26, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The USSF is a large, mostly volunteer effort with stakeholders all across the country and several moving parts. Planning for the USSF is being done by the National Planning Committee and an Organizing Committee made up of the co-chairs of the different committees. The Development Coordinator will report to the co-chairs of the Resource Working Group.

The USSF is funded by foundation grants, individual monetary and in-kind donations, organizational monetary and in-kind donations, registration fees, and product sales. As a movement-building process, it is one of our key values that the fundraising also follows movement-building principles. This includes building a broad base of donors from all income levels and mobilizing a broad team to engage in fundraising.

We are seeking a temporary, contract Development Coordinator to set up the systems and processes needed for a robust grassroots fundraising program including building an individual donor base, online fundraising and materials sales. The Development Coordinator will work under the guidance of and have the support of the Resource Working Group. Some of this process may be coordinated with other committees as needed.

Job Responsibilities include:
• Develop and oversee fundraising infrastructure, including a donor database, donor tracking, acknowledgements, online and print materials, working with our fiscal sponsor, and the creation of reports
• Communicate regularly with the Resource Working Group on progress and planning for next steps, including how to proceed when the contract is over
• Coordinate multiple fundraising efforts and strategies with different volunteers
• Monitor the allocation of resources according to the program budget and assist in preparing a timeline of when income goals need to be reached
• Willingness to travel, work flexible hours, and be responsive as necessary

Qualifications:
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in fundraising, especially individual donor and grassroots fundraising
• Experience in creating the infrastructure needed for a strong development program
• Strong writing skills and communication skills
• Familiarity with and respect for the USSF, its goals, and process
• Connected to networks of progressive fundraisers, organizations, and movements
• Ability to meet deadlines, be organized, be flexible, pay attention to detail, and work from home
• Ability to take initiative, develop new processes, and work alone and as part of a team

This is a temporary, contract position. The candidate will work full-time for 3 months, roughly September-November 2009. The candidate will work from home, any location is fine. Compensation is $20/hour.

Please apply no later than Monday, August 31st, 2009. Email a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to michael@ggjalliance.org

People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.