National Development Manager

Organization Overview

America Votes works year-round to build a more representative democracy, strengthen every American's right to vote, and win elections in key states.

America Votes leads a robust, growing coalition of more than 400 progressive organizations across the country, building coordinated plans and executing shared strategies to win elections. America Votes provides a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in states.

For more than 20 years, America Votes has been the common link between many of the most influential and impactful issue and membership organizations in the country, serving as the coordination hub of the progressive community. America Votes' work has brought together a wide range of causes and built a unified coalition that has transformed how the progressive community works. Together, America Votes and its partners have engaged communities across the country to act on critical issues - from fighting for working families, to defending reproductive freedom, to protecting the environment, and more - and mobilized millions of voters.

Racial Equity Statement

As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition.

We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, including the right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work face.

America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.

Position Description

America Votes is seeking a Development Manager to support national fundraising operations. The Development Manager will work within the development department and specialize in donor prospecting, small dollar donor collaboration, materials creation, and event management. This position reports to the National Director of Development.

Location and Travel

This position is based in Washington, DC. America Votes is currently following a hybrid schedule, and the National Development Manager is expected to be in the DC office several days each week.

Some travel is required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on donor research & prospecting
• Manage relationships, create dedicated materials and presentation for specific subsets of funders, including small dollar donor collaboratives and others as assigned
• Work across departments to track partner programs and funding gaps and to support fundraising efforts
• Assist in the creation of donor-specific proposals and other mass content and products as needed
• Oversee the execution of multiple regular donor briefings and related presentations
• Help diversify webinar participation across America Votes and external representation
• Manage, or create as needed, systems to track and evaluate progress toward fundraising goals,
• Manage the process for completing grant reports and other donor reporting requirements,
• Participate in calls at least monthly with State Directors to stay up to date on state projects and support state specific fundraising efforts
• Create state-specific one-pagers for the upcoming election cycle and other state-specific documents, as needed
• Manage the process for State Summit sponsor recruitment and assist with deliverables collection
• Assist in planning and execution of State Summit receptions, and provide support, as needed, agenda and logistics management of the State Summit
• Provide additional support, as needed, for dedicated organizational projects that impact department work.

Key Qualifications

• 3-4 years of political or nonprofit fundraising experience
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and keep track of details in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with databases and fundraising management systems
• Ability to manage up and across teams
• Knowledge of c3/c4/PAC designations
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• Experience managing staff is preferred, but not required

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $83,000 - $90,000.

America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental, & vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, a monthly cell phone stipend, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after four months of continuous service with the organization.

America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy including paid vacation; paid sick leave and personal days; at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth; and paid organizational time off from at least December 25 to January 1.

This position is represented by the America Votes Workers Union.

To Apply

Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form.

If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.

America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.