JOB DESCRIPTION
PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, EXTERNAL RELATIONS
(Donor Relations and Development)
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The Democracy Alliance (DA) is a growing network of progressives who partner with, contribute to, and encourage collaboration among progressive organizations, strategists and donors at the national, state and local levels.
Over the last decade, more than $500 million has been raised to build and sustain elements of the progressive infrastructure – from multi-issue think tanks to a sophisticated media monitoring apparatus – that did not previously exist. As a result of DA strategy and funding, there have been numerous progressive electoral victories, and many progressive ideas and policies have been enacted – and achieved broad popular support.
In a nearly year-long consultative process, the DA created its Vision 2020, setting out ambitious goals for the next five years that build on previous achievements. By 2020, the DA seeks to build an America where progressives hold the reins of power and use them to make significant impact on several of our nation's greatest challenges: a fair democracy where everyone can participate; an inclusive economy that works for all; and a planet that is healthy and safe. The DA is committed to addressing the issues of democracy, economic fairness and climate change together because they are deeply connected and sustainable progress will build on that principle.
As it has in the past, the DA is committed to building progressive power that produces electoral and policy victories, and to the infrastructure that can support those efforts. In addition, the DA will make new investments in state-based infrastructure and the key constituencies that comprise the New American Majority (voters of color, young people, LGBT people and women) and work closely with other communities that share our progressive values.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Democracy Alliance is seeking a Program Associate to assist its External Relations team. The Associate will report to the Senior Vice President for External Relations. The ideal candidate will have some fundraising experience with progressive organizations at the local, state and/or national levels, event planning experience, and an ability to maintain and enhance relationships with DA Partners.
The Associate's responsibilities include managing the Senior Vice President's schedule, facilitating the SVP's internal and external meetings, for maintaining the donor database, working with staff to update, create and streamline current donor outreach and reporting. To help meet the DA's annual fundraising and recruitment goals, the Associate will also assist in prospect research and identification, donor cultivation and stewardship/maintenance, organizing special events as needed, and day-to-day program and operations.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
· Proactively support team in recruitment and fundraising through donor research, communications, stewardship and cultivation, events implementation
· Conduct research on prospective Partners and foundations and prepare briefings and relevant materials for funder meetings
· Maintain and update constituent records, lists and data and prepare and analyze donor lists and reports to ensure effective outreach to the organization's Partners and prospects
· Track revenue and expenses for fundraising and development activities
· Manage invoice and acknowledgment process of income as appropriate
· Communicate with/answer inquiries for Partners through mail, email and phone.
· Assist in production and distribution of mailings and marketing materials
· Support and coordinate the membership committee meetings, take meeting minutes, and provide reports when needed.
· Coordinate the logistics of recruitment and engagement events and follow up post event
· Manage general office operations for the team, including ordering office supplies, tracking expenses, etc.
· Provide support with any other development activities as requested
· Perform additional duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
· A demonstrated commitment to the DA's mission and progressive values
· A first-hand understanding of the elements of fundraising
· Experience assisting with major donors
· A minimum of two years of work experience to inform this role at the DA
· Some background in events or communications a plus
· Flexibility to work occasional nights or weekends
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills
· Ability to meet deadlines under pressure and adapt as needs and priorities change
· Sense of humor and interest in building a strong culture and a high-performing team
· Meticulous attention to detail
REPORTS TO: Senior Vice President for External Relations
BASED IN: Washington, DC
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: One
START DATE: Immediately
TRAVEL: Some travel will be required.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience, education, and ability
TO APPLY
Applicants should email susanosnos@earthlink.net and must include a cover letter, resume, an unedited writing sample and salary requirements. Email MUST reference "Program Associate External Relations position" in the subject line. No calls, please.
We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool in the belief that employees from diverse backgrounds are critical to achieving our goals. We strongly encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
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