Type: Part-time independent contractor
Hours: ~20 hours/week
Duration: 13-week contract
Compensation: $20/hour ($5,200 total contract value)
Reports to: DSA Cincy Steering Committee
DSA is positioned for significant growth through 2028, driven by the current administration's ongoing attacks on democratic norms, the Democratic Party's continued struggles to counter them, and the possibility of a DSA-endorsed presidential run in 2028. In step with this, DSA Metro Cincinnati is expanding into more resource-intensive organizing work, including electoral campaigns, expanded mutual aid efforts, and sustained strike support, while also working toward securing a dedicated chapter office space.
To help build the fundraising capacity this growth requires, the chapter is contracting a part-time Fundraising Coordinator.
Develop strategic fundraising plan for the chapter
Conduct donor calls and pledge chasing to secure and follow up on member and donor contributions
Plan, write, and execute small-dollar digital fundraising campaigns (email, text, and social appeals)
Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, receptions, virtual events, and campaign activities.
Write copy for landing pages, emails, ads, etc.
Maintain the chapter's donor database and CRM, keeping contribution records and donor communications accurate and up to date
Work is overseen by the DSA Cincy Steering Committee to ensure alignment with the principles of Democratic Socialism and the chapter's organizing priorities
The Coordinator will work closely with the chapter Treasurer and Co-Chairs to ensure all fundraising activity complies with applicable nonprofit and campaign finance law at the local, state, and federal levels
The Coordinator will submit a written report to the Steering Committee biweekly
The Coordinator may not hold any chapter leadership position, elected or appointed, during the contract term
Consistent with applicable law, DSA membership is not required as a condition of taking this role
Experience with donor calls, pledge chasing, or similar direct-ask fundraising
Experience with in-person fundraising events
Familiarity with small-dollar digital fundraising tools (e.g., ActionNetwork, Solidarity Tech, EveryAction, or similar platforms)
Comfort with CRM/database management and accurate record-keeping
Alignment with DSA's mission and democratic socialist principles
Cincinnati area preferred, but willing to consider remote candidates
Interested candidates should email the DSA Metro Cincinnati Steering Committee at ** steering@dsacincy.org** with a resume and a brief statement of interest.