The Development Assistant serves as a critical support role within the DNC's Development team, reporting directly to the Development Manager. This position assists in cultivating and maintaining relationships with our Leadership Circle donors ($1,000+/year), managing donor contact and giving records, and supporting fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, personable, and passionate about helping the DNC meet its fundraising goals through effective donor engagement and relationship-building.
Donor Management & Administrative Support:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in NGP VAN and Development Program tracking systemDocument all donor interactions, including detailed notes from phone calls, meetings, and email correspondenceProcess and track donor acknowledgments, ensuring all $1k+ donors receive personalized thank-you emails within one week of their donationPrepare call sheets and briefing materials for the Development Manager's donor meetingsSupport outreach operations to maximize capacity Monitor incoming high-dollar gifts and assist with follow-up communications
Donor Research & Prospecting:
Conduct prospect research to identify potential new donors and gather relevant informationResearch donors' political giving history and non-political philanthropic interestsCreate and maintain profiles of prospective and current donorsIdentify mid-level donors who have volunteered as stronger prospects for giving and/or bundlingHelp analyze donor data to identify patterns and opportunities for donor cultivation
Donor Communication & Cultivation:
Draft donor correspondence, including thank-you notes and personalized outreach emailsCompile talking points and relevant news clips to share with specific donorsHelp write and vet monthly and quarterly donor newslettersPrepare call sheets and help staff grassroots call time, including taking notes and tracking follow-up itemsRespond to donor inquiries and direct more complex questions to the Development ManagerAssist with refreshing and customizing Development Program ActBlue pages
Event & Program Support:
Help organize virtual fundraisers to engage new donorsSupport the Development Manager in tracking bundlers' progress on their custom ActBlue pagesAssist with special projects and initiatives to enhance the Development program's effectivenessAssist with scaling digital and community fundraising efforts by identifying and engaging with influencers on Substack and other digital platforms
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experienceDeep understanding of political fundraising landscapeExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong attention to detail and organizational abilitiesProficiency with Google WorkspaceExperience with or ability to quickly learn NGP
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with donor database managementKnowledge of campaign finance regulations, including giving limitsPrevious experience in political fundraisingFamiliarity with ActBlue
The starting salary for the Development Assistant position is $52,000, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, non-exempt position, which means you will be eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a given workweek. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Benefits:
The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents
