Membership and Fundraising Coordinator

Executive Summary: Founded in 1979, the Portland Central America Solidarity Committee educates and mobilizes community members, workers and students around struggles for human rights and social justice throughout the Americas. The Membership and Fundraising Coordinator advances PCASC’s mission through reaching out to stakeholders in the community, promoting the work of PCASC, and inviting volunteers, donors, and partners into the organization. This organizer is responsible for coordinating all PCASC fundraising efforts and takes a leading role in working with the Program Coordinator and the board of directors to ensure the financial sustainability of PCASC through fundraising activities. The Membership and Fundraising Coordinator is also responsible for accounting, database, and finance management.
Position Opening: March 1, 2011

Status:
• 20 hours per week
• Reports to the Board of Directors

Compensation:
• $13,000 per year
• Benefits: Healthcare stipend, 2 paid holidays per year, 5 sick/vacation days per year, flexible work schedule

General:
• Meet regularly with the Internal Organizer to coordinate shared duties, develop workplans, and provide feedback and accountability.
• Work to fulfill program plans and strategic plans developed by the membership and board at planning retreats.
• Attend monthly board meetings and report on the financial health of PCASC and fulfillment of fundraising goals.

Fundraising:
The Membership and Fundraising Coordinator will staff PCASC’s Fundraising Committee and be responsible for coordinating volunteers to develop and implement a fundraising plan around the following key fundraising pieces:

Membership Development: Coordinate the growth and development of our membership program, ensuring that numerical and monetary membership goals set by the Board and reflected in the budget are met.

Grantwriting: Coordinate research and application of grant proposals which are to be written, submitted, and reported on in a timely manner; coordinate with subcommittees to write grants funding specific programs.

Fundraising Events: Coordinate with Fundraising Committee to create yearly event fundraising calendar and implement all fundraising events, both large and small, including, but not limited to: Spring Brunch, Summer Concert/Event, Bowlathon, and Board member-hosted house parties.

Fundraising from Members: Manage bi-annual fundraising phone banks, coordinate direct mail fundraisers, including through quarterly newsletters. Manage newsletter ad sales.

Fundraising from Unions: When appropriate, coordinate solicitation of donations from unions.

Administration:
• Fulfill PCASC’s accounting duties, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll taxes, and tracking of the use of funds; coordinate with the volunteer accountant and board treasurers to ensure responsible use of funds and internal financial controls.
• Manage the PCASC membership database and membership dues; track income from individual donors.
• Create monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage individual donor program, including ensuring that donors receive thank you’s and that PCASC develops a long-term mutually beneficial relationship with donors.

Organizing:
• Play a supporting role in coordinating PCASC’s Global Justice committee work.

Communications:
• Manage weekly e-newsletters.
• Manage the PCASC website.
• Develop educational and promotional materials.