Donor Relations & Events Assistant

FEMINIST; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is seeking a Major Gifts Assistant to support the Major Gifts team with database management, donor research, and event coordination.

The role involves handling donor information, preparing fundraising materials, and assisting with scheduling and meeting notes. The position is base in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence at least 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Organized, detail-oriented self-starter able to handle multiple projects.
• Experience in fundraising, event planning, campaigns, or politics is a plus.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Raiser’s Edge or similar contact-management database.

Responsibilities

• Maintain development database in Raiser’s Edge and shared resources.
• Enter and update donor pledges and contributions.
• Prepare and mail acknowledgement letters coordinating with Major Gifts Manager.
• Coordinate fundraising events and track RSVPs and donor information.
• Schedule and take notes for meetings and events.
• Provide support across the Major Gifts team and other departments.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is seeking a Major Gifts Assistant to support the Major Gifts team with database management, donor research, and event coordination.

The role involves handling donor information, preparing fundraising materials, and assisting with scheduling and meeting notes. The position is base in Washington, DC, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence at least 3 days per week.