Employer: Democratic Fundraising Firm
Position: Fundraising Assistant
A boutique Democratic fundraising firm is looking for a Fundraising Assistant for the 2018 Election Cycle. This is a full-time, salaried position that necessitates reliable access to a car and a commitment until November 2018. The firm specializes in grassroots and PAC fundraising for Members of the House Democratic Caucus and Candidates for Congress. Clients vary widely across seniority levels, geographical locations, and committee assignments.
Responsibilities:
Events – As the primary focus of the job, the Fundraising Assistant is involved in all aspects of planning, promoting, and staffing fundraising events for clients. This includes communicating with restaurants on menus and attendee numbers, as well as attending breakfasts and receptions to ensure a smooth event for Members of Congress and their guests. Prior to event days, the Fundraising Assistant will be expected to compile attendee lists, create name tags, and prepare all necessary materials for the fundraiser.
Contributions – The Fundraising Assistant is responsible for contributions received for campaigns. This includes collecting checks, processing contributions after events, maintaining and updating money trackers for each client, and distributing contributions to their respective campaigns. With a high volume of contributions, this requires exceptional organization and attention to detail. It is the duty of the Fundraising Assistant to track and collect outstanding pledges in order to ensure that clients meet their quarterly goals.
Call time – The Fundraising Assistant is involved in producing materials for call time, as well as following up on calls to increase participation at fundraising events. If necessary, the Finance Assistant will be asked to staff call time. This requires a professional demeanor at all times and the ability to work closely with Members of Congress.
Qualifications:
This position is ideal for a candidate who is new to the fundraising world, who is willing to learn in a fast-paced environment, and who can be flexible with requests and responsibilities. Some finance experience is necessary, NGP, Excel and familiarity with PAC fundraising required.
If interested, please send your resume and references to: demfundraisingfirm@gmail.com
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