Senior Associate – Development, Fundraising

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🕒 September 22

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $80.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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Run for Something

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2017

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

🤝 Non-profit

💰 Seed Round on 2018-07

Consulting • Marketing • Non-profit

Run for Something is a political organization focused on recruiting and supporting young progressive candidates to run for office in the United States. The organization offers a strategic plan and candidate support systems, providing resources and training to new candidates, particularly those championing progressive causes such as reproductive rights and electoral reform. Run for Something is actively engaged in various political activities, including organizing volunteer events and providing a platform for new progressive voices in politics.

📋 Description

• Provide administrative and operations support for the Development Team • Support the VP of Development and Major Gifts Manager in moving donors through identification, solicitation, closing, and stewardship • Track reporting deadlines, expenses, travel planning, donor meetings, event planning, and follow-up • Coordinate fundraising trips, including data management, prospect research, travel briefs, and donor meeting materials • Lead donor management and Development Department database administration using NGP • Maintain accurate donor information, donations, and meeting notes • Create lists for invitations, stewardship, and solicitation • Manage development-team revenue and commitment tracking, meeting agendas, event reports, and executive-team follow-ups • Develop prospecting systems for upgrading existing donors and identifying new top prospects • Research prospects and donors and prepare cultivation and solicitation materials • Contribute to donor brief writing under VP of Development guidance • Lead mid-level donor stewardship, including gift acknowledgments and contribution upgrades • Manage grassroots donor stewardship with the Communications Department • Manage donor acknowledgments, correspondence, and compliance documentation • Support donor and advisor calls, webinars, and other stewardship events • Assist with drafting and editing appeals, acknowledgments, donor updates, reports, and proposals • Contribute to organizational priorities, DEI goals, and a collaborative, inclusive culture

🎯 Requirements

• 3-4 years of relevant experience (campaign or fundraising team) • At least one cycle of political experience • Proven ability to manage sensitive situations and high-level relationships with professionalism and good judgment • Demonstrated interest in fundraising, with strong writing skills and a focus on operational excellence • Strong time-management skills; ability to proactively anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing situations quickly • Expertise in G-Suite, Excel/Google Sheets, and NGP Database Software • Willingness to learn new software tools • Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting, collaborate across teams, and maintain transparency in workflows • Commitment to Run for Something’s mission and values, including contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment • Valid work authorization • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder); foreign nationals cannot be hired • Plus: Experience in progressive nonprofits, political campaigns, or fundraising for 501c3, 501c4, 527 PACs • Plus: Familiarity with the progressive fundraising landscape • Plus: Experience with event coordination

🏖️ Benefits

• Four-Day Work Week • Unlimited Paid Time Off policy • Platinum Medical Insurance (100% of premium covered for employees; 50% of premium covered for dependents) • Dental and Vision Insurance (100% of premium covered for both employees and dependents) • Professional Development Stipend • Treat Yourself Stipend ($500 a year to do something that brings you joy) • Equipment Stipend • 401k with matching • Work from Home Stipend • Cell Phone/Internet Stipend • 12 weeks paid family leave • Paid Sabbatical (after 3 years of service to RFS) • Employee Assistance Program • Four weeks in organization-wide holiday closures, including a two-week winter break • Flexible, remote work environment

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