Development Assistant

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 system

Document all donor interactions, including detailed notes from phone calls, meetings, and email correspondence

Process and track donor acknowledgments, ensuring all $1k+ donors receive personalized thank-you emails within one week of their donation

Prepare call sheets and briefing materials for the Development Manager's donor meetings

Support 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 information

Research donors' political giving history and non-political philanthropic interests

Create and maintain profiles of prospective and current donors

Identify mid-level donors who have volunteered as stronger prospects for giving and/or bundling

Help analyze donor data to identify patterns and opportunities for donor cultivation

Donor Communication & Cultivation:

Draft donor correspondence, including thank-you notes and personalized outreach emails

Compile talking points and relevant news clips to share with specific donors

Help write and vet monthly and quarterly donor newsletters

Prepare call sheets and help staff grassroots call time, including taking notes and tracking follow-up items

Respond to donor inquiries and direct more complex questions to the Development Manager

Assist with refreshing and customizing Development Program ActBlue pages

Event & Program Support:

Help organize virtual fundraisers to engage new donors

Support the Development Manager in tracking bundlers' progress on their custom ActBlue pages

Assist with special projects and initiatives to enhance the Development program's effectiveness

Assist 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 experience

Deep understanding of political fundraising landscape

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities

Proficiency with Google Workspace

Experience with or ability to quickly learn NGP

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with donor database management

Knowledge of campaign finance regulations, including giving limits

Previous experience in political fundraising

Familiarity with ActBlue

Full-time

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