Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from VoteAmerica
Job overview
The Director of Fundraising at VoteAmerica leads all fundraising initiatives to support the mission of strengthening American democracy, managing major donor portfolios and building scalable donor engagement systems.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves executing fundraising strategies, cultivating and stewarding mid- to major-tier donors, managing a fundraising team, building operational systems, collaborating across departments, and contributing to organizational strategy.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a full-time salary ranging from $125,000 to $150,000 annually, with excellent medical coverage, generous paid time off, flexible work hours, childcare and pet care expense coverage for travel, and 401k retirement plans.
Experience and skills
Candidates need at least 6 years of leadership experience in nonprofit fundraising, strong communication skills, operational expertise in fundraising systems, data-driven decision making, familiarity with tools like HubSpot, and a passion for democratic ideals.
Career development
The role offers leadership experience managing a fundraising program with opportunities to build systems, grow donor portfolios, and influence organizational strategy in a mission-driven environment.
Work environment and culture
VoteAmerica promotes a collaborative, transparent, and results-driven culture with flexible remote work, family-friendly policies, and a passionate team focused on democratic engagement.
Company information
VoteAmerica is a nonprofit focused on increasing voter turnout and strengthening democracy through innovative voter engagement campaigns, technology, and litigation successes.
Team overview
The Director of Fundraising reports to the CEO and works closely with a Fundraising Associate, Director of Partnerships, and other teams in a small, mission-driven organization.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position with occasional travel for donor meetings and conferences.
Application process
Applicants must submit a resume demonstrating interest and skills; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the role is filled, with an emphasis on filling the position ASAP.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines leadership in fundraising with strategic involvement in pioneering voter engagement initiatives and managing both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) fundraising efforts.
Company overview
VoteAmerica is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to increasing voter turnout in the United States by providing digital tools and resources that help eligible citizens register to vote, request mail-in ballots, and find polling locations. The organization primarily operates online, leveraging technology and data-driven outreach to make the voting process more accessible, especially for underrepresented and first-time voters. VoteAmerica generates revenue through grants, donations, and partnerships with civic-minded organizations and philanthropic foundations. Founded by seasoned voting rights advocate Debra Cleaver in 2020, the group emerged following her departure from Vote.org and quickly became known for its innovative approach to voter engagement. Candidates should be aware of VoteAmerica’s commitment to nonpartisanship, its rapid growth during major election cycles, and its emphasis on using technology to empower voters nationwide.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your leadership in fundraising programs, especially your experience managing major gifts and building donor engagement systems, aligning with VoteAmerica's focus on scaling individual giving and major donor cultivation.
Highlight your operational skills in fundraising infrastructure, such as designing pipelines, workflows, and automation tools like HubSpot, to demonstrate your ability to build a scalable and data-driven fundraising program.
Apply through multiple platforms including VoteAmerica's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring managers.
Connect on LinkedIn with current VoteAmerica fundraising team members or leadership, using ice breakers like commenting on their recent voter engagement campaigns or asking about how they integrate fundraising with civic technology initiatives to start meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key phrases from the job description such as 'major gifts portfolio,' 'donor segmentation,' 'HubSpot workflows,' 'data-informed fundraising strategy,' and '501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) fundraising compliance' to pass initial screenings.
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