Senior Development Associate – Fundraising

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🕒 September 22

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $80.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

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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 to the Development Team • Support the VP of Development and Major Gifts Manager in moving donors through identification, solicitation, closing donations, and stewardship • Track reporting deadlines and internal development tasks • Track expenses, plan travel, schedule donor meetings, and support event planning and follow-up • Coordinate fundraising trips, including data management, prospect research, and preparation of travel briefs and donor meeting materials • Lead donor management and direct Development Department database administration using NGP • Maintain accurate donor, donation, and meeting-note records and create invitation, stewardship, and solicitation lists • Manage revenue and commitment tracking across entities, team meeting agendas, meeting/event reports, and executive team follow-ups • Develop donor database prospecting systems to upgrade existing donors and identify new prospects • Research prospects and donors and prepare cultivation and solicitation materials • Contribute to brief writing under the VP of Development’s guidance • Lead mid-level donor stewardship, gift acknowledgment, and contribution upgrades • Manage grassroots donor stewardship with the Communications Department • Manage donor acknowledgments, correspondence, and compliance documentation • Coordinate donor and advisor calls, webinars, and stewardship events • Draft and edit appeals, acknowledgments, donor updates, reports, and proposals • Contribute to organizational priorities, DEI goals, core values, and a collaborative inclusive culture

🎯 Requirements

• 3-4 years of relevant experience (campaign or fundraising team) • At least one cycle of political experience • Customer service mindset and attention to detail • Proven ability to manage sensitive situations and high-level relationships with professionalism and good judgment • Demonstrated interest in fundraising • Strong writing skills and focus on operational excellence • Strong time-management skills; ability to anticipate needs, prioritize tasks, and adapt quickly • Expertise in G-Suite, Excel/Google Sheets, and NGP Database Software • Willingness to learn new software tools • 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 • U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status (green card holder); valid work authorization required • Plus: Experience in progressive nonprofits, political campaigns, or fundraising for 501c3, 501c4, or 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 • Approximately two all-staff or team events per year, which may include overnight travel • Reasonable accommodations for employees unable to travel or participate in gatherings • Annual cost of living increases and performance-based pay increases; progression through salary bands • Bargaining unit representation by the RFS United union

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