Majority Council Coordinator
EMILY's List, the nation's largest financial resource for women candidates, is searching for a Majority Council Coordinator to join our Development team. Throughout its 30 year history, the organization has recruited and trained over 9,000 women to run, worked to elect 110 pro-choice Democratic women to the House, 19 to the Senate, 11 governors, and over 700 women to state and local office. EMILY's List has also helped elect every single Latina, African American, and Asian American Democratic Congresswoman currently serving.
Principal Responsibilities
This position, which is principally responsible for fundraising and cultivating continued support among Majority Council donors while recruiting new supporters, is part of the dynamic Major Gifts team within the Development Department. Majority Council donors are mid-level donors ($1,200 to $4,999 per year) and are the backbone of the EMILY's List fundraising machine. Candidates should be experienced fundraisers who can execute fundraising plans, design and run both large and small scale events, manage multiple projects, take initiative, and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Specific Duties
· Assist in developing and execute a fundraising strategy that will recruit and renew Majority Council donors in a portfolio of designated states;
· Build and execute regional fundraising events, from small house parties to large half day conferences: schedule, prepare invitations, identify fundraising targets and hosts, develop and manage budgets, solicit contributions, and handle all necessary follow-up;
· Assist in developing strategic and analytical plans for fundraising and membership goals;
· Solicit gifts from individuals and prospective donors by phone, email, events and personal meetings;
· Work closely with the Events team to ensure all logistical needs are met;
· Coordinate with the Marketing and Digital Departments to ensure strategic Majority Council donor communications across channels;
· Work closely with the Regional Major Gifts Directors to track outreach to donors and upgrades as appropriate;
· Must be able to work within a database to create and analyze data, track income, and maintain accurate donor records;
· Must maintain strong internal relationships working with a variety of staff members in the head quarter office, field staff, and other departments;
· Significant travel required;
- Serve as lunch hour back-up and break relief for front desk as needed;
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates will have a minimum of one to three years of fundraising experience and event planning. Familiarity with marketing and online fundraising tools and techniques is preferred. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Raiser's Edge or fundraising/sales-type databases is preferred. Campaign and political experience is optimal but not required. Applicants should be innovative self-starters, able to work with a wide variety of people, demonstrate an ability to prioritize and handle a wide variety of projects and commit to results. College degree and an interest in electing pro-choice Democratic women required.
EMILY's List offers a competitive salary and a strong benefits package. To apply, email resume and cover letter to jobopening@emilyslist.org, - subject line "Majority Council Coordinator." No calls, please.
EMILY's List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multi-cultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
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