DMV Working Families Finance Fellows
About The Position
Working Families is hiring Finance Fellows to support high-impact political fundraising work across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia . This is a hands-on, campaign-focused opportunity for people looking to deepen their experience in political fundraising while directly supporting competitive races and progressive infrastructure in the DMV. Location: DC / MD / VA (Mostly remote, some in-person work required) Duration: 4 months (Spring 2026 cohort) Compensation: $3,000/month (1099 contractor) Time Commitment: ~30 hours/week This role offers real responsibility and exposure to how political fundraising and campaign finance strategy operate in practice.
Requirements
- Individuals with 1–2 years of fundraising experience on political campaigns, advocacy organizations, or independent expenditure efforts OR Current graduate students or recent graduates with relevant experience or a strong interest in political fundraising and campaigns
- Comfortable making fundraising calls and engaging donors
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong follow-through
- Able to work independently in a mostly remote environment
- Available for occasional in-person work in the DMV
Responsibilities
- Conducting donor research and prospect identification
- Building donor lists and call sheets for candidates and senior staff
- Making fundraising calls and managing donor follow-up outreach
- Supporting candidate and staff call time (scheduling, prep, tracking outcomes)
- Drafting donor follow-up emails, thank-you notes, and fundraising texts
- Assisting with planning and staffing fundraising events, house parties, and donor briefings
- Supporting virtual and in-person fundraising events across DC, Maryland, and Virginia
- Tracking fundraising goals, pledges, and follow-ups to ensure progress
- Coordinating with political and communications staff to align fundraising with campaign strategy
- Preparing internal fundraising summaries and materials for leadership
- Supporting broader campaign finance and independent expenditure efforts as needed
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
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