ABOUT US
Square One seeks out the most promising Democratic women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community to run for Congress in long-overlooked red districts and states, and provides the high-impact, hands-on support they need to launch, run, and win their groundbreaking campaigns — against all the odds. Square One candidates and alumni include Lauren Underwood, Sharice Davids, Lucy McBath, Janelle Bynum, Angela Alsobrooks and many more.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
Square One is seeking a Development Associate to strengthen our outreach to prospective donors — and expand our circles of support. Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll be involved in many aspects of fundraising, including call time, donor research and prospecting, data management, event coordination, and digital fundraising. You love working on a close-knit team while managing projects autonomously. You bring heart and dedication to the work, with a drive to uplift the next generation of breakthrough Democratic leaders. The ideal candidate has experience in Democratic campaigns, electoral politics and/or related non-profit work.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Strengthen our outreach to prospective donors & expand our circles of support:
Partner with Executive Director, COO, and Director of Giving to identify new donor prospects — via Numero, Donor Atlas, Substack — and develop weekly tiered outreach plans.
Lead and manage call time for Executive Director and other members of our leadership team and board, from list building to follow up to data input.
Play integral role in developing and implementing new grassroots digital communications and fundraising program to increase small-dollar contributions and broaden our donor base.
Collaborate with team to develop fundraising communications, including newsletter series and social media content.
Help build out our annual peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.
Develop creative, compelling ideas to activate donors at key political moments in time.
Set and track progress to goals over time:
Work with leadership to set fundraising goals and help develop plans to meet those goals.
Make sure all donor data — outreach, cultivation, and movement — is tracked in real time.
Analyze fundraising data to inform future strategy.
Set and track progress to goals over time:
Help prepare for and follow up on virtual and in-person fundraising events, including creation of guest lists, invitations, landing pages, donation links, template messages, and more.
Other duties as needed that align with organizational mission.
THE RIGHT FIT FOR THIS POSITION
Experience in a fundraising role for a political campaign and/or non-profit
A passion for electing breakthrough Democratic candidates
Experience managing call time for a candidate and/or other principal
Familiarity with requirements of political fundraising, including campaign compliance rules
Excellent interpersonal skills
Experience planning virtual and in-person fundraising events
Detail oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ideal candidate has experience with digital fundraising databases and platforms
Ability to efficiently manage your time
Employment Type: Full-time, salaried with benefits
Start Date: Immediate start for a 2-month term, with possibility to extend based on success
Location: We are open to remote applicants anywhere in the country; applicants should expect occasional travel
Salary Range: $4,250 - $5,000 / month
Additional Info and Benefits:
Employer-funded health, dental and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO and sick leave, plus to two full-week organization-wide closures per year
Flexible work hours, including considerations for working parents
Flexible, remote work environment