Strong Strategies, LLC is the leading political fundraising firm in Houston and the surrounding region, representing clients from U.S. Senate all the way down the ballot. Employees of Strong Strategies enjoy working on federal, state, county, and municipal elections, while living in the 4th largest city in the U.S., in the heart of the Texas donor-network. Come work with us at the most exciting time in Texas politics and be part of building a new, blue Texas.
Job Title: Fundraiser
Location: The Heights, Houston, TX
Benefits: Health insurance; dental and vision insurance offered. 10 days paid time off and closed for all major federal holidays.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Hours: 9AM-6 PM Monday thru Friday with one hour lunch. There will also be evening and after-hours events at which all employees are expected to work.
Duties:
- Develop donor targets and call lists and staff clients during fundraising call time
- Keep client fundraising statistics and trackers up to date
- Send correspondence and fundraising solicitations out via NGP and Constant Contact
- Assist in all aspects of planning and implementing fundraising events
- Send out thank you letters, ensuring donors are thanked within 7 days of donation
- Ensure that all contact records and fundraising databases are updated on a timely basis
- Assist with daily tasks including pulling reports from NGP, creating invitations in Canva, running errands
- Check the office P.O. boxes and maintain incoming and outgoing mail
- Interface with all clients, when necessary, via phone, in person, text and/or email
- Staff registration desk at events on some evenings and occasional weekends
- Assist with campaign finance compliance report preparation
- Assist with other assignments and tasks as requested by Management
- Proactively advance the overall company objectives by helping wherever needed
Requirements:
- Ability to be discreet is of the utmost importance
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work under pressure with a professional, positive, and friendly attitude
- Must have a history of working with integrity and practicing good judgment
- Experience in NGP, Phoneburner, Numero, Google, Donorbox, ActBlue, and Constant Contact strongly recommended
- Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations
- Ability to work evening events and occasional weekends as needed
- Belief in the Democratic Party and progressive views required
- Past campaign or officeholder experience required
- Bachelor’s degree recommended
A background check will be performed and you will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement. You will be reporting to the Director of Fundraising. Please send your resume and cover letter to nicole@strongstrategies.com.