Development Associate

Voters Not Politicians; Remote; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a part-time development associate in Michigan, primarily remote with some in-person meetings. The role involves processing donations, maintaining a donor database, supporting fundraising efforts, and collaborating with team members. Candidates should be detail-oriented, love data, and have strong interpersonal skills. Compensation ranges from $25,000 to $30,000 annually, with benefits including a 401k match and flexible schedule.

Benefits

401k with employer match

Health insurance reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail in handling donor information.
• Ability to manage donor database effectively.
• Experience in collaborating with teams and departments.

Responsibilities

• Process physical mail and manage bank deposits.
• Maintain the donor database and track contributions.
• Support fundraising tasks and ensure compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Love of data and research

Experience with spreadsheets and databases

Excellent collaborator

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

Voters Not Politicians is a bold and innovative volunteer-powered, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen democracy through effective citizen action.

Voters Not Politicians is seeking a part-time development associate to support the fundraising department. This is a part-time, remote/hybrid position in the state of Michigan. Proximity to the Lansing area is preferred.

Voters Not Politicians (VNP) is an exciting, volunteer-driven, nonpartisan nonprofit organization whose mission is to strengthen democracy in Michigan through effective citizen action. VNP is made up of thousands of everyday Michiganders who united to end gerrymandering in Michigan in 2018 and to expand voting access in 2022. We continue to make structural changes to ensure that our elected officials work for the people, including efforts to advance campaign finance reform in Michigan, opposing anti-voter policies, and providing critical support and resources for voters around election periods.

Job Description

This is a part-time, remote/hybrid position in the state of Michigan. Proximity to the Lansing area is preferred.

The Development Associate will:

General responsibilities:

• Pick up and process the organization’s physical mail each week (P.O. Box is located in Lansing), and make bank deposits
• Receive, enter, process, acknowledge, and steward all individual and organizational contributions from all sources (mail, in-person, online, EFTs, merchandise, third party, etc.)
• Manage and maintain the EveryAction donor database, including removing duplicates, updating addresses, and documenting development-related contact history
• Maintain a calendar of fundraising tasks and deadlines
• Track grants from proposal to reporting, including managing documents in the Google drive
• Work closely with the Operations Department to ensure that finance and development records track together
• Pull and clean donor lists for direct mail and other outreach
• Track and submit contribution information and required reporting for the BQC and VAC
• Oversee and ensure PCI compliance for credit card contributions
• Provide financial and donor reports to the Development Director and Board as needed
• Support the Development Director and Executive Director in seeking and securing major gifts, including conducting donor research.
• Maintain organization information in listings such as Guidestar
• Remain informed of and implement all gift acceptance and reporting guidelines per IRS and industry ethical standards

Gift Management:

• Track and process contributions received by mail
• Track and record contributions that come in via electronic funds transfer
• Follow up with donors who make inquiries about payment/gift methods
• Provide paper receipts for those who request them
• Provide cumulative or reprint receipts upon request
• Send information to honorees for honor/memory gifts
• Do required end of year tax receipts for c3 donors
• In coordination with the Development Director, provide custom thank yous for special gifts
• In coordination with the Development Director, execute stewardship strategies for key stakeholders

Special Events:

• With the Development Director, strategize event needs and help execute event planning
• Monitor and record event RSVPs and payments
• Monitor and record sponsorship commitments/pledges/payments/thank yous
• Monitor and maintain data collected during events

The position is remote, with quarterly in-person meetings.

The ideal candidate has:

• Detailed oriented mindset
• Love of data and research
• Experience with spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to translate data into different communications styles
• Excellent collaborator
• Strong interpersonal skills

Compensation

Compensation: Salary range for this part-time, 24 hour per week position, is $25,000-$30,000 per year depending on experience. Benefits include a 401k with employer match, QSEHRA health insurance reimbursement, flexible work schedule, and paid holidays.

To Apply:

Email cover letter, resume, and references to [e-mail]. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadline to apply is February 28th, 2026. Priority deadline for applications is February 10, 2026.

Voters Not Politicians is committed to creating an equitable, diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.