Fundraising Associate - Remote

Overview

The Fundraising Associate supports the Deputy Director of Development and the Executive Director with Vot-ER’s fundraising initiatives. This role will be crucial in organizing Vot-ER’s fundraising activities, submitting reports and proposals for current and future funders, researching and prospecting donors, and coordinating donor stewardship at all levels.

In Short

• Researches potential grants and donors aligned with Vot-ER’s work.
• Understands Vot-ER’s programmatic work and raises funds aligned with Vot-ER’s vision, mission, and programs.
• Tracks and submits all grant proposals and reports on time.
• Identifies ways to reach out to and build relationships with new funders.
• Supports preparation for upcoming funder meetings, including creating PPT slidedecks.
• Coordinates logistical aspects of bi-annual donor events.
• Maintains processes for documenting contributions and ensures donor information is up-to-date.
• Demonstrates a passion for democracy and health equity.
• Excellent writing skills and effective communication.
• Comfort admitting what you don’t know and recognizing feedback as part of the learning process.

Requirements

• Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusion.
• Meticulously organized with experience in improving organizational systems.
• Experience making compelling visual presentations in PPT/Google slidedecks.
• Effective at communicating and collaborating with peers and managers.
• Experience facilitating virtual meetings with speakers and slidedecks.
• Acute attention to detail and ability to prioritize time effectively.
• Drive to seek improvements and offer solutions to potential roadblocks.
• Comfort communicating with foundations and individual donors.
• A love of learning and integrating new technology, including AI.
• Experience with Givebutter or other fundraising platforms is a plus.

Benefits

• Flexible remote work environment.
• Core working hours of 12 pm to 5 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
• Opportunity to engage in meaningful work related to democracy and health equity.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative team environment.