Finance Assistant
(This position is located at our headquarters in Burlington, Vermont).
Democracy for America (DFA) is a grassroots powerhouse working to change our country and the Democratic Party from the bottom up. With more than one million members nationwide, we endorse progressive candidates from the school board to the president, and we provide our members with the training and support they need to win.
The finance assistant is responsible for assisting the finance team in maintaining accurate fundraising records, handling donor correspondence, and executing plans on fundraising strategies. The finance assistant will report directly the senior development associate in the Burlington office. We are looking for a self-starter, extremely detail-oriented individual who gets excited by both aggressive goals and the minutia of spreadsheets!
Specific Responsibilities include:
· Recruiting and supporting fellow staff in team fundraising efforts
· Ensuring all donors receive timely and appropriate responses to their questions
· Execution of all 'snail mail' correspondence with donors
· Maintaining accurate donation records
· Run logistics for massive cultivation and fundraising projects several times throughout the year
· Raise critical funds by reaching out to current and past donors, and by supporting DFA principals' fundraising efforts
Qualities we're looking for:
· Passionately progressive, with a belief that people-power can make real change happen
· An obsession with detail; taking the time to capitalize first and last names within a database, e.g.
· A dedication to getting the job done (even when the task isn't very exciting), balanced with the spirit and creativity to bring new ideas to the team
Position is based in Burlington, Vermont. Salary range is $38,000 - $42,000 and is commensurate with experience. Benefits include employer-paid health insurance, a generous combined time off policy, employer contribution to retirement plan, a fun and dynamic work environment, and the chance to be part of making progressive change happen in our country.
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to Careers@DemocracyForAmerica.