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Operational Update
In 2004, the Coalition took major steps to increase the organizations operational capacity and begin to institutionalize our work.
Manhattan Office Opened The Coalition opened an office in lower Manhattan to better serve the major Sikh constituents located in New York and New Jersey. The office, opened in March 2004, has significantly increased the Coalition’s ability to make an impact. Currently staffed by a Legal Director as well as committed interns and volunteers, the office is the hub for Coalition activity in the northeast United States.
Recurring Donations Drive In working towards institutionalizing the Coalition’s work, we launched the Sikh Defense Fund recurring donations drive in June 2004. We recognize that the Coalition’s high level of activity can only be sustained through continued consistent support from the community. By providing consistent support, our community will establish a permanent institution to defend Sikh interests and promote awareness of the Sikh faith. Our goal is to reach $15,000 per month in recurring donations. We encourage everyone who supports our work to make a recurring donation. No amount is too small.
Staff Expansion in 2005 The Coalition is currently inundated with more requests for help from across the country than our current operational infrastructure can handle. In response to community demand, the Coalition is significantly invested in increasing our capacity. In 2005, the Coalition will add three full-time, salaried positions: Executive Director, New York City Sikh Community Advocate and Operations Manager. The Coalition will search for candidates who are capable and passionate about creating a professional, permanent, institutionalized voice for Sikhs in the United States and beyond.
For information about these positions, visit on the web at http://www.sikhcoalition.org/jobs.asp
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