Donor Relations Specialist

WeVote•Oakland, CA

13d•Remote

About The Position

WeVote is a 100% volunteer-powered, nonpartisan nonprofit that uses technology to help voters make informed decisions. With 130+ active volunteers and a national reach—all on a budget under $50K/year—we prove grassroots, mission-first civic tech can have real impact. WeVote has an open volunteer position for a Donor Relations Specialist, for 5 hours or more per week. You are an experienced professional with a passion for helping America navigate our current political environment. This is an opportunity to work remotely with our active team to help us get ready for multiple upcoming elections. Our ideal volunteer is passionate about politics and excited to use technology to educate voters and increase voter turnout. You’ll also gain valuable technical skills, have opportunities for leadership development, and expand your personal and professional network. WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 120 active passionate, part-time volunteers (starting with the founders) who build mobile technologies that will touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We believe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a positive voting experience that helps people decide how to vote.

Requirements

You want to work with an established and successful team. You are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
You are striving for personal excellence, and want to do meaningful work that will make a difference.
2+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, or marketing.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with a passion for connecting people to mission-driven work and a strong sense of initiative and collaboration.
Organized and detail-oriented, with comfort managing donor data and follow-up tasks.
A willingness to work with and support other volunteers.
5+ hours per week during our core team hours M-F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. PT

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CRM, email marketing, or fundraising tools a plus.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with prospective and new donors through personalized communication and follow-up.
Support donor recruitment campaigns by reaching out to individuals, partners, and community networks.
Coordinate with volunteers to identify and engage potential donors within their personal and professional circles.
Provide volunteers with sample messages, outreach scripts, and guidance for donor introductions and thank-you follow-ups.
Track outreach and donor engagement activity using CRM tools, ensuring accurate records and timely responses.
Assist in organizing small donor-focused events, briefings, or virtual meet-ups to strengthen relationships.
Collaborate with the Communications and Fundraising teams to ensure consistent messaging and donor experience.
Monitor engagement metrics and share insights to improve donor recruitment and retention strategies.

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