Build the Wave : Fundraising Associate

LOCATION

AZ

SALARY

$4,000 / Monthly

COMPANY

Build the Wave

DEPARTMENT

Finance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Consulting Firm

CONTACT

team@buildthewave.org

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send your resume to team@buildthewave.org.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a Campaign Fundraising Associate to support a fast-paced political campaign with day-to-day fundraising operations. This role is ideal for someone with prior campaign or political fundraising experience who is comfortable juggling call time, events, and donor follow-up.

Applicants must live in or be able to reliably commute to the Phoenix, AZ area. This role includes both in-person and remote work.

 

Responsibilities

  • Manage and staff candidate call time, both remotely and in person

  • Assist with planning, staffing, and executing fundraising events

  • Track donor pledges, follow-ups, and call outcomes accurately and consistently

  • Maintain and update donor records, call sheets, and fundraising trackers

  • Support email and text fundraising efforts, including drafting, scheduling, and basic reporting

  • Coordinate with campaign leadership to ensure fundraising goals are met

  • Provide general fundraising and administrative support as needed

Requirements

  • Previous experience on a political campaign or in political fundraising

  • Comfort working directly with candidates, donors, and senior staff

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

  • Basic familiarity with email and text fundraising platforms (NGP, Action Network, Switchboard, etc. a plus)

  • Must be based in or able to commute to the Phoenix, AZ area

Details

  • Mix of in-person and remote work

  • Competitive compensation based on experience

  • Opportunity to play a key role in a growing campaign operation