Donor Partnerships & Events Associate

Democracy Fund; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Democracy Fund is seeking a detail‑oriented Partnerships Assistant to support the Philanthropic Partnerships team. The role focuses on scheduling, contract and invoice management, project coordination, and event planning in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years supporting a high-performing team, a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred), and strong organization and communication skills. Some travel and occasional after-hours work are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience supporting a high performing team.
• Nonprofit experience preferred.
• Excellent organization and follow-through with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Track donor cultivation and stewardship activities in Salesforce.
• Coordinate stewardship reports and files for frontline fundraisers.
• Support production and coordination of major events, communications, and trip reports.
• Assist with management of contracts, invoices, sponsorships, and grants.
• Promote collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement within the Partnerships team.
• Plan and manage event logistics and travel; maintain calendars and reports.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in political science or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Office

Job description

Democracy Fund is seeking a detail‑oriented Partnerships Assistant to support the Philanthropic Partnerships team. The role focuses on scheduling, contract and invoice management, project coordination, and event planning in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years supporting a high-performing team, a Bachelor’s degree (advanced degree preferred), and strong organization and communication skills. Some travel and occasional after-hours work are expected.