About Oath:
Oath is a donor advising platform that empowers donors of all giving capacities to target campaigns and organizations based on the issues that matter most to them. Oath analyzes thousands of elections from President to school board to find where dollars are needed most and makes it easy to contribute. Oath’s proprietary algorithm helps users give more strategically and has transformed how downballot races are funded. Since launching in 2022, Oath has directed more than 500,000 donations totaling over $40M to federal, state, and local races that directly affect reproductive rights, climate change, LGBT equality and more.
Overview:
Oath is seeking an exceptional Head of Donor Relations to lead and expand strategic engagement with high-impact political donors. This role encompasses not only cultivating and managing donor relationships but also shaping the core infrastructure and strategic partnerships that drive donor engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a sophisticated understanding of the political landscape, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop and execute tailored donor strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
**Develop and Execute Donor Strategies:** Create and implement comprehensive relationship management strategies for high-net-worth donors committing $100k-$1M+.
**Donor Pipeline and Conversion Management:** Oversee the donor pipeline, including identifying prospects, managing conversion flows, and ensuring seamless transitions from prospect to active donor.
**External Partnerships:** Liaise with external partners in the political space to identify collaborative opportunities to expand the candidates/organizations on the platform.
**Data Infrastructure:** Own and maintain core pieces of data infrastructure critical to donor relationships, ensuring data accuracy and usability to inform strategic decisions.
**Strategic Donor Engagement:** Design and execute personalized donor engagement plans to drive more than $50M in total giving through the Oath platform.
**Stakeholder Collaboration:** Coordinate and manage meetings with principals, advisors, and key donors, ensuring alignment on strategy and messaging.
**Analysis and Reporting:** Track and analyze donor giving patterns, political interests, and potential future engagement opportunities to inform organizational strategies.
**Record Management:** Maintain meticulous records of donor interactions, communications, and strategic recommendations to support long-term relationship-building efforts.
**Organizational Alignment:** Collaborate with team principals to ensure donor strategies align seamlessly with organizational goals and priorities.
Requirements:
- Experience - 5+ years of experience in campaign finance, nonprofit development, or donor relations
- Relationship Building - strong written and verbal communication skills with track record of relationship building with high-level donors
- Political expertise - Deep understanding of current political landscape and campaign ecosystem
- Hustle - confidence in driving towards goals with minimal supervision; strong sense for when and how to move key goals forward independently
- Project management - excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; track record of successfully overseeing multiple projects at once
- Leadership skills - proven ability to manage teams, lead projects, and influence decision-making at all levels
- Passion for impact - genuine commitment to advancing progressive causes and supporting Democratic candidates; experience with campaigns and/or advocacy work preferred
Salary range: $135-175K
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Flexible time off
- Equity package
- Employer-matched retirement plan