Finance Intern

WisDems; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

WisDems is seeking a Fundraising Intern to support the Finance Department with donor research, data management, and event logistics. You will compile donor histories, verify contact information, and prepare Call Sheets used by leadership to raise funds.

This back-office role rewards meticulous data work and political tact. Ideal candidates enjoy data, attention to detail, and discreet handling of sensitive donor information.

Qualifications

• Strong research skills to locate hard-to-find donor information and histories.
• Attention to detail for accurate data entry and clean Call Sheets.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets/Excel for sorting, filtering, and formatting.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Donor research to assemble Call Sheets for leadership and candidates.
• Data management: update and clean donor profiles in NGP CRM.
• Assist with briefing materials for Call Time sessions.
• Support event logistics: RSVPs, name tags, and check-in lists.

Skills

Strong Research Skills

Attention to Detail

Tech Savvy

Communication

Tools

Google Sheets/Excel

Job description

WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. During the upcoming election cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to hold Republicans accountable, elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and work to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term. WisDems’ work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide. Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join the team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.

The Opportunity: As a paid Fundraising Intern, you become the intelligence engine of the Finance Department. You will be responsible for the high-stakes "detective work"—researching donor backgrounds and giving history, cleaning data in our NGP system, and preparing the "Call Sheets" that the Party Chair and candidates use to raise millions of dollars. Your work directly fuels the conversations that fund our democracy. This is a back-office, administrative role ideal for someone who loves data, detail, and political strategy.

• You are a Researcher at heart. You enjoy the hunt. If you can’t find a phone number on Google, you check LinkedIn. If that fails, you check FEC filings. You don't give up until the dossier is complete.
• You love a clean spreadsheet. You take pride in ensuring names are spelled correctly, columns are aligned, and data is accurate. You understand that a typo in a Call Sheet can embarrass the Chair.
• You are discreet. You will be handling sensitive donor information and high-level political strategy. You know how to keep things confidential.
• You are relentlessly goal-oriented. Whether it’s entering 500 rows of data or researching 50 names, you take satisfaction in hitting the finish line.

What You’ll Do at WisDems:

• Donor Research: Conduct deep-dive internet research on prospective donors to find contact info, giving history, and biographical details to prepare "Call Sheets" for leadership.
• Data Management: Update and clean donor profiles in NGP (our CRM software), ensuring that contribution history and contact logs are 100% accurate.
• Call Time Prep: Assist the Finance Assistant in assembling digital and physical briefing materials for Call Time sessions.
• Event Support: Assist with the logistical backend of fundraising events, including tracking RSVPs, creating name tags, and managing check-in lists.

Core Qualifications:

• Accountability & Solution-Oriented: You take full ownership of your actions and commitments, holding yourself to a high standard and seeing objectives through to completion. When challenges arise, you approach them with a problem-solving mindset, focusing on solutions rather than pointing fingers.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: You succeed by working as a team, stepping up to support teammates, and sharing knowledge freely. You actively break down silos by connecting across teams, inviting different perspectives, and staying open to new ideas to achieve shared goals.
• Growth & Adaptability: You are dedicated to continuous improvement and challenge yourself to learn and adapt. You proactively seek, offer, and act on feedback with openness and can anticipate potential obstacles to take proactive steps.
• Respect & Inclusion: You build strong relationships by treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and trust. You approach interactions assuming positive intent and have the courage to address difficult topics directly and honestly while showing care for others.
• Transparent Communication: You communicate openly and honestly to build trust and alignment. You are proactive in setting clear expectations, sharing the "why" behind decisions, and providing timely updates to ensure the right people have the information they need.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong Research Skills: Ability to find hard-to-locate information using various online tools.
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrated ability to perform repetitive data tasks with high accuracy.
• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel (sorting, filtering, formatting).
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with data entry or administrative work.
• Knowledge of Wisconsin politics or geography.
• Familiarity with NGP, VoteBuilder, or ActBlue.

Note: On-year requirements include working outside of normal work hours; including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary.

Equity and Inclusion : The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin candidates must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse array of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The pay range for this role is:

15 - 15 USD per hour (In Person - Madison (15 N))