Fundraising Strategist

Grassroots Analytics•Columbia, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Grassroots Analytics is seeking a Fundraising Strategist to provide individualized fundraising guidance to progressive campaign and organizational clients. The role works closely with the Director of Campaigns Subscriptions and combines donor database use, fundraising instruction, strategic advising, and high-quality client service. The Fundraising Strategist serves as the primary contact for a portfolio of clients, helping them use targeted donor lists and Grassroots Analytics’ data and strategy services to strengthen fundraising efforts. This is a full-time, in-office position at the company’s Chinatown office in Washington, D.C. The role also supports client growth by recommending relevant Grassroots products, developing relationships throughout the progressive political community, and attending conferences. Additional work may include organizing company-hosted fundraisers for clients and participating in internal team events. Grassroots Analytics describes its approach as customer-focused, performance-oriented, relationship-driven, proactive, and adaptable.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of experience in political campaign fundraising; experience as a Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, or Call Time Manager is especially relevant.
Experience building finance plans, conducting political call time, and running fundraising programs.
Adept understanding of the political landscape.
Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to cultivate and maintain a broad network of consultants and clients.
Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex solutions accessibly.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple accounts.
Ability to complete work diligently and efficiently and meet tight deadlines.
Interest in progressive causes and desire to support candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Master Grassroots Analytics’ donor database and targeting capabilities.
Build personalized donor lists for clients based on their profiles.
Execute data services included in the company’s data and strategy package.
Provide data-targeting recommendations to other Grassroots Analytics team members.
Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients.
Hold introductory calls with new clients and assess their fundraising knowledge to provide relevant recommendations.
Provide strategic advice and collaborate with clients to solve issues.
Lead partnerships with consultants, firms, and vendors, keeping progressive success as a shared priority.
Assist clients in building finance and call-time plans.
Host call-time training sessions for clients and their teams.
Attend on-the-ground embeds at client headquarters, usually around large fundraising events.
Collect client feedback and recommend service improvements to the Director of Campaigns Subscriptions.
Learn Grassroots Analytics’ products and recommend personalized opportunities for client growth and reaching new prospects.
Build and maintain relationships with political consultants and firms across the progressive space.
Attend conferences to connect with potential clients, vendor partners, and other progressive figures.
When applicable, organize Grassroots-hosted fundraisers for clients who are in town.
Attend internal team-building events, including the annual retreat, happy hours, and professional development sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.