Fundraising Strategist

Grassroots Analytics•Washington, DC

6d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

Grassroots Analytics is seeking a Fundraising Strategist to provide individualized fundraising guidance to progressive campaigns and causes. The strategist collaborates closely with the Director of Campaigns Subscriptions, providing targeted donor lists, fundraising instruction, and customer service to a portfolio of clients. The role combines donor database querying and list building with client advising, account growth, relationship development, and participation in internal and client-facing events. This is a full-time, in-office position at Grassroots Analytics’ Chinatown office in Washington, D.C. The expected salary is $65,000–$80,000, with potential performance-based commission, biannual profit-sharing bonuses, and company equity.

Requirements

At least 1–2 years of experience in political campaign fundraising, ideally as a Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, or Call Time Manager.
Experience building finance plans, conducting political call time, and running fundraising programs.
Adept understanding of the political landscape.
Strong relationship-building skills and 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.
Highly organized and capable of managing 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

Learn Grassroots Analytics’ donor database and targeting capabilities.
Build personalized donor lists for clients based on their profiles.
Execute data services included in the data and strategy package.
Provide data-targeting recommendations to other team members.
Serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of clients and hold introductory calls with new clients.
Assess clients’ fundraising knowledge and provide relevant recommendations and strategic advice.
Lead partnerships with consultants, firms, and vendors, keeping progressive success 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 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 visiting town.
Attend internal team-building events, including the annual retreat, happy hours, and professional development sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Treat clients with professionalism and respect, model high performance, strengthen relationships, proactively solve problems, and adapt to changing events and opportunities.