Lola Blankets is looking for a Development Assistant or Associate to bridge the gap between high-level fundraising strategy and day-to-day execution. You’ll work closely with the Development Manager to ensure effective funding support for our mission to defeat election sabotage and build a resilient democracy.
What You'll Do
- Under the direction of the Development Manager, prepare written materials and presentations for fundraising meetings and follow-up communications.
- Assist with drafting fundraising emails, general updates, and other donor collateral.
- Assist in drafting grant proposals and reports.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of current legal casework and organizational priorities.
- Translate complex legal topics into compelling donor narratives.
- Collaborate with staff across departments to gather data, project updates, and 'wins' for funder reports.
- Maintain a meticulous calendar of award records, disbursements, requirements, and deadlines.
- Manage the technical execution of email campaigns via Constant Contact, including calendar, list segmentation, template building, and performance tracking.
What We're Looking For
- 1-2 years for assistant level or 3+ years for associate level in fundraising, communications, or a high-level administrative role.
- Exceptional and proven ability to write clearly and persuasively.
- Ability to manage complex sets of data and to create and manage spreadsheets.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with competing priorities.
- Professionalism and poise with high-level audiences.
- Unwavering commitment to defeating election sabotage and denial, fighting autocracy, and building a resilient democracy.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusivity and an ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across diverse cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs.
Nice to Have
- Experience in a political or nonprofit environment.
- Experience in email marketing or donor writing.
- Experience (professional, volunteer, or otherwise) advancing democracy, election integrity, and the rule of law.
Technical Stack
- Constant Contact
Team & Environment
This role sits in our Development team and reports to the Development Manager.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $60,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience
- 20+ days of PTO
- 12 holidays
- Health insurance (100% paid for employee and 50% paid for family)
- 401K with match
- Tech and home office stipends
- Coworking space access
- Recurring teambuilding opportunities
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role, U.S. remote, but the Washington DC area is preferred.
Democracy Defenders Action is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
