Annual Giving Officer

Protect Democracy•Dc, WA

19h•$84,300 - $94,000•Remote

About The Position

Protect Democracy seeks an early-to-mid-career fundraising professional to join its Partnerships team. The Annual Giving Officer stewards a portfolio of mid-level donors and manages engagement tools to grow it, including grassroots and peer-to-peer fundraising programs. This role is part of a small, collaborative team focused on building deep, long-term, trusting donor relationships and supporting the organization’s work to protect democracy. The role is remote and based in the United States. Protect Democracy is remote-first and offers shared workspaces, though employment may not be available in every state. Staff travel at least twice per year for team retreats, and this role also requires periodic travel. The starting salary range is $84,300–$94,000, commensurate with relevant experience, capabilities, and skills, and aligned with internal equity. The priority application deadline is October 29, 2026; applications received afterward are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Requirements

Three or more years of professional experience, including direct work with donors.
Demonstrated experience identifying, cultivating, stewarding, closing, and renewing four- to five-figure gift opportunities.
Proficiency with fundraising tools and CRMs.
Ability to correspond persuasively and authentically with key stakeholders.
A solid understanding of the political and philanthropic landscape.
Excellent judgment, time management, and follow-through.
A growth mindset and collaborative orientation, including enthusiasm for giving and receiving feedback.
A nuanced understanding of the country’s political landscape, the authoritarian threat, and the historical underrepresentation of communities of color in American democracy.
Enthusiasm for Protect Democracy’s cross-ideological and nonpartisan approach to protecting democracy.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Raiser’s Edge.
Interest in helping the team use data and automation more effectively.

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of about 300 mid-level institutional and individual donors, using technology for regular communications, gift-renewal solicitations, and customized cultivation plans where appropriate.
Work with Partnerships team members to grow the donor portfolio to 500 by 2028 through stewardship and management of the peer-to-peer fundraising tool.
Write and distribute quarterly e-newsletters and bi-annual e-appeals to grassroots donors, primarily by synthesizing existing material.
Create high-quality communications reflecting Protect Democracy’s voice and mission, including grant proposals, reports, and donor correspondence.
Represent Protect Democracy in external meetings with donors and trusted intermediaries.
Conduct prospect research to identify new high-capacity individuals and institutions aligned with the organization’s mission.
Collaborate with the Partnerships team to set and track fundraising goals and maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
Identify opportunities to improve fundraising operations, assess possible solutions, and make concise recommendations.
Contribute to Protect Democracy’s programmatic work and culture.

Benefits

Flexible vacation policy, with encouragement to take 4–5 weeks each year.
Generous sick leave.
12 paid holidays.
6 weeks of paid family medical leave.
18 weeks of paid parental leave.
401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match, vesting immediately.
Employee medical premiums covered at 100%, with up to 95% dependent coverage depending on plan selection.
Employee and dependent dental and vision coverage at 100%.
Long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Fertility benefits.
Home office stipend.
Bonuses at the discretion of the Executive Director.
Mentorship and opportunities for personal and professional development.