Fundraising Associate

Vot-ER; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a passionate Fundraising Associate to support its mission of enhancing democracy and health equity. This vital role involves researching and securing funding, crafting compelling proposals, and building relationships with donors. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational skills. You will coordinate fundraising events and ensure timely reporting, all while working remotely in a flexible schedule. Join a team committed to making a meaningful impact in the community and be part of a forward-thinking initiative that values equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience with fundraising platforms and grant writing.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grants and donors.
• Coordinate donor stewardship and maintain donor databases.

Skills

Fundraising

Grant Writing

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Research

Presentation Skills

Attention to Detail

Technology Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience in Fundraising

Tools

Givebutter

Google Suite

Slack

Asana

EveryAction

Job description

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.

Duties/Responsibilities:

● Researches potential grants and donors who are 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 the Executive Director and Deputy Director of Development to prepare for upcoming funder meetings, including creating PPT slidedecks, synthesizing relevant analytics, and other materials.

● Coordinates logistical aspects of bi-annual donor events.

● Maintains processes for documenting contributions and ensures all donor information is up-to-date in Vot-ER databases, including GiveButter.

Required Skills/Abilities:

● Demonstrated passion for democracy and health equity.

● Demonstrated commitment to racial equity and inclusion.

● Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to gain trust and give respect to others through honesty, integrity, kindness, empathy, and authenticity.

● Meticulously organized and has experience with maintaining existing organizational systems, along with a proven background in improving organizational systems.

● A love of learning and integrating new technology, including AI

● Excellent writing skills with an understanding of when to context and code-switch based on the audience they are speaking with.

● 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.

● Comfort communicating with foundations and individual donors.

● Acute attention to detail and demonstrated ability to prioritize time to meet deadlines for multiple projects.

● Drive to seek what can be improved and offer ways to fix any potential roadblocks.

● Comfort admitting what you don’t know and recognizing that feedback is part of the learning process.

Preferred qualifications

● Experience with

● Experience with Givebutter or other fundraising platforms.

● Familiarity with Slack, Google Suite, Asana, and EveryAction or with another customer relationship management system (CRM).

Physical Requirements:

● Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working at a computer.

● Ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.

Other Requirements:

● Ability to travel a minimum of twice per year.

This is a remote, full-time role. Vot-ER offers a flexible, remote work environment. We have core working hours of 12 pm to 5 pm eastern time, Monday through Friday. During those hours, all employees are expected to be available for meetings and collaboration. Outside of those core hours, each employee sets their own schedule, while recognizing that due to the collaborative nature of the Vot-ER work and mission, employees will often arrange meetings outside of core Vot-ER hours.

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