American Civil Liberties Union

The ACLU is the nation's foremost defender of civil liberties and civil rights. The ACLU of Colorado, founded in 1952 as the Colorado affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union, is a strong, growing organization with thousands of members, supporters, and activists across the state. We work in the courts, in the legislature, and in communities across the state to protect and strengthen civil liberties for all, drawing from principles articulated in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. For more information about the work of the ACLU of Colorado, please visit our web site at www.aclu-co.org. This is a critical time in the ACLU's history that presents an unparalleled opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional. After the election of a President whose policies and appointments stand to threaten civil liberties and civil rights in nearly every area of the ACLU's work, there has been an outpouring of support from new members, donors, and volunteers who see the ACLU as our nation's greatest hope for preserving our fundamental rights and liberties in the years ahead. The ACLU of Colorado has pledged to do its part in the nationwide struggle for civil liberties while protecting and advancing rights and liberties in our own state under the banner of making Colorado a Civil Liberties Safe Zone. It will be essential for a new Director of Philanthropy to act quickly in reaching out to major donor prospects and forging new and ambitious development plans that maximize opportunities within the new political environment.