Development Assistant
Title: Development Assistant
Status: Exempt
Reports to: National Development Director
Location: Washington, D.C.
Union Position: Yes
Starting Salary: $52,000
End Citizens United and Let America Vote’s Mission: To fix our democracy by getting big money out of politics and protecting the right to vote. We will work to end our rigged political system by electing reform champions, passing meaningful legislative reforms, and elevating these issues in the national conversation. We will work in partnership with these champions to overturn Citizens United, end the unlimited and undisclosed money in politics, and protect and expand the right to vote.
Job Summary
End Citizens United/Let America Vote is seeking a Development Assistant to join our Development Team. The Development Assistant will work closely with the Development Team, the National Development Director, and the President to support the fundraising activities of the organization and its endorsed candidates.
This role is an entry level position; successful candidates will be self-starting, organized individuals with a passion for democracy reform.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting the National Development Director in the day-to-day fundraising operations for the Development Department
- Maintaining fundraising data
- Maintaining general inbox communication with ECU/LAV membership
- Donor research, solicitation, stewardship and prospecting on behalf of ECU/LAV and/or endorsed candidates
- Assisting with the writing, design, and approval of direct mail, email appeals, and text message fundraising program
- Preparing briefings for fundraising events, fundraising meetings, and fundraising trips
- Preparing regular communications and updates for donors, vendors and other external stakeholders
- Processing contributions and mail for the development department
- Assisting with coordinated projects across departments and spearheading internal development team projects
- Assisting with administrative support for the Development Department
- Tracking and updating contributions in conjunction with the Compliance Department
- Managing Development Department intern
- Other duties as needed
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, the Development Assistant should possess:
- Strong writing skills
- A detail-oriented approach and strong time management and organizational skills
- Good interpersonal skills and a professional demeanor
- A commitment to getting Big Money out of politics and protecting the right to vote
- Knowledge of NGP, ActBlue, CallTimeAI, Google platforms, Microsoft Excel, and email monitoring software is preferred
- Knowledge and background in design/graphic design is preferred
- Experience in digital fundraising is preferred
- Working knowledge of FEC campaign finance law is preferred
- Prior campaign or political fundraising experience is preferred
This position comes with a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Paid-time off available immediately upon hire–no accrual needed.
- Health insurance including Dental & Vision. There are many health plans available that are fully employer paid. Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, & LTD plans are fully employer paid.
- Reimbursement for your cell phone bill up to $100 a month.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits.
- IRA with up to 3% of salary matched.
- Student loan repayment benefit up to $125/month.
- Relocation stipend for employees relocating to work out of our Washington, D.C. office.
To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter through our website. No calls please.
This position is based in Washington, D.C. where our staff work in our office in-person Mondays and Wednesdays. Relocation stipend available.
End Citizens United/Let America Vote is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
COVID-19: ECU/LAV prioritizes the health and safety of our employees and continually updates our in-office protocols related to COVID-19 based on current CDC guidance, local ordinances, and best practices. Applicants must be willing to receive the full course of one of the CDC-recommended vaccinations against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, including recommended boosters. Reasonable accommodations may be granted in accordance with relevant federal and state regulations.
Accessibility: Our D.C. office space is a professional office environment that is fully accessible. We operate on a hybrid work schedule that is a combination of in-person and remote work. This position’s main functions are carried out using a computer and phone. All employees may request reasonable accommodation to perform their job tasks.