Development Coordinator

About Chinese for Affirmative Action (CAA)

Chinese for Affirmative Action was founded in 1969 to protect the civil and political rights of Chinese Americans and to advance multiracial democracy in the United States. Today, CAA is a progressive voice in and on behalf of the broader Asian American and Pacific Islander community. We advocate for systemic change that protects immigrant rights, promotes language diversity, and remedies racial and social injustice.

At the grassroots level, our community building work nurtures the ability of immigrants to participate fully in civic life. These activities include direct services, leadership development, and civic engagement with limited-English proficient newcomers and immigrants on issues that impact our community. At the systemic level, CAA leads advocacy, communications, and movement building work to improve public policy and shape public discourse. We produce community-based research, publish policy analyses and recommendations, influence opinion through media, organize to engage elected and government officials, and nurture a range of progressive coalitions.

In 2014, CAA helped to launch the Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) network that focuses on long-term movement building, capacity infrastructure, and leadership support for Asian Americans committed to social justice. Including CAA, there are currently 11 partnering member groups with unique strengths. Fiscal sponsorship, administrative, and operational support is provided centrally for all of these groups so they can focus on their core programs.

In 2020, CAA was one of the founding organizations of Stop AAPI Hate (SAH), a U.S.-based coalition dedicated to ending racism and discrimination against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAs & PIs). SAH strives to advance the multiracial movement for equity and justice by building power for our communities, working in solidarity with other communities of color, and advocating for comprehensive solutions that tackle the root causes of race-based hate.

With local offices anchored at its San Francisco Chinatown headquarters, CAA provides direct services and maintains an active State policy presence through an office and partnership in Sacramento, and statewide and national advocacy through English and Chinese-language strategic communications and a variety of active relationships with allies.

We are committed to supporting our employees to thrive in service of our mission by providing generous benefits, which include 100% health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employee coverage and 65% for dependent coverage; employer-funded health reimbursement account; paid time off; and professional development stipend.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and energetic individual with fundraising, development or administrative experience, and a deep commitment to CAA’s mission and values.

Reporting to CAA’s Development Director, and working closely with the Development Manager, the Development Coordinator (DC) is a key member of the Development team, coordinating and implementing CAA’s annual and long-term fundraising objectives. The DC will wear many hats, touching all aspects of fundraising from prospect research and database management to events planning and donor stewardship. Plus, the Development Coordinator will play an integral role in donor communications through direct mail, email and various social media platforms.

In addition to the Development team, the DC collaborates with the AACRE capacity team (specifically Finance and IT/Donor Systems Management) and CAA staff, primarily with the communications team and to a lesser extent advocacy, policy, and direct services program teams. The Development team works in office several days/week depending on activities and meeting schedules.

The successful candidate for the CAA Development Coordinator position is a flexible self-starter who can thrive in both collaborative and independent work settings; has the ability to prioritize and execute efficiently on multiple projects; and can communicate effectively. In addition, they have sound judgment and discretion.

A non-exempt position, the CAA Development Coordinator is an entry level hybrid position and requires working at CAA’s San Francisco office at least part-time. Must live in the San Francisco Bay Area or be willing to relocate.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Engagement

• Assist with planning and execution of all donor engagement events
• Coordinate with vendors and consultants to carry out engagement activities
• Manage RSVPs and donor communication for events
• Support development and implementation of volunteer staffing plans for events
• Track budget and expenses

Donor Stewardship

• Provide follow-up and support to any donor queries
• Coordinate and execute mailings and communications to donors using snail mail, Every Action, social media or other modes of communication
• Support development of fundraising and donor engagement assets
• Perform prospect research as assigned

Gift Processing and Database Management

• Coordinate with the AACRE capacity team to ensure timely donation tracking and gift acknowledgement
• Maintain donor and prospect databases
• Organize reports and prepare data for list reviews
• Track fundraising metrics

Other Duties

• Perform administrative duties as required for position
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the organization
• Contribute to positive work environment in alignment with organizational values

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in development or a related field (e.g., finance, communications)
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
• Ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and achieve goals
• Ability to multitask and prioritize quickly and respond professionally to requests
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people.
• Outstanding communication skills and exceptional attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to manage projects and events a plus
• Experience working for a nonprofit organization a plus
• Knowledge of database systems such as Salesforce a plus
• Knowledge of platforms such as EveryAction a plus
• Fluency in Mandarin/Cantonese a plus
• Ability to work from 9am to 5pm and occasional evenings and weekends

How To Apply

To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to http://bit.ly/4g93v1R. In your cover letter, please address the following questions: What about our mission or values inspires you? What has been your most impactful work and/or life experience so far, and why? For more information about CAA, please visit www.caasf.org.

CAA shares fiscal sponsorship with Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality. Staff hired by CAA will be employees of AACRE.

Equal Opportunity Employer

AACRE is committed to creating a work environment that is free from discrimination and a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Women, people of color, immigrants, queer and trans people, individuals with conviction and arrest records, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please visit https://caasf.org/jobs for the most updated job description and if the position is still open.

Other Details

Hours

Full-time at 40 hours per week

Non-exempt, eligible for overtime

Union classification

This is a union position

Deadline

Initial applications due January 21, 2025, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis