Major Gifts Assistant

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee 

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is the sole organization dedicated to electing Democrats to statehouses. Since 2016, the DLCC and state partners have built eight new majorities and flipped seats from red to blue across the country – paving the way for progress. State legislatures pass the policies that most affect Americans’ day-to-day lives, and flipping chambers from red to blue has an outsized impact on governing and public policy.

Taking back power starts at the local level. The DLCC recruits, trains, and supports local Democrats running for their state legislatures. We provide our candidates with the resources, field support, and data necessary to run smart, winning campaigns. By gaining a foothold in state legislatures, Democrats can engage supporters across the country and prepare for victories in statewide and national elections.

We’re powered by more than 200,000 supporters from all 50 states. Over 98% of our contributions come from grassroots donors (giving an average of $29), who fuel thousands of local Democratic candidates across the country.

Building up Democratic majorities in the states is more important than ever. With right-wing radicals proliferating state legislatures across the country and redistricting happening this year, our democracy is on the line. We’re counting on our supporters to get educated, involved, and take action in their communities.

The DLCC compensates employees competitively and provides a very generous benefits package. We believe in work-life balance and understand that every employee has unique circumstances at home. We offer employees significant amounts of time off as well as flexible work options. We’re dedicated to treating one another with respect in the workplace and prioritize racial equity and inclusion (REI) in our work with one another as well as with our stakeholders.

Major Gifts Assistant 

The Major Gifts Assistant provides direct support to the DLCC’s Major Gifts team, which includes the Senior Development Director, Deputy Director of Major Gifts, Associate Director of Major Gifts, and the DLCC’s Finance vertical overall. 

The Major Gifts Assistant manages the DLCC President’s call time, working with the Executive Office to schedule call time, preparing call sheets, and staffing call time, and tracking follow-up. Using strong organizational and prioritization skills, the Major Gifts Assistant is expected to balance multiple priorities, from concept to completion, while working independently on projects as assigned. The Major Gifts Assistant must be able to work under pressure while handling a wide variety of projects and responsibilities. 

This position reports to the Deputy Director of Major Gifts. The DLCC is a hybrid organization located in Washington, DC. This position is eligible to be permanently remote or for flexible work arrangements. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

The Major Gifts Assistant is expected to model the values of the DLCC: 

• CREDIBILITY: We are respected and trusted in words and actions.
• INCLUSIVE: The DLCC values the unique experience and perspective of all who work here. We strive to make all contributors feel welcomed, valued, and respected. We focus on outcomes, recognizing different people approach opportunities and challenges differently.
• INITIATIVE: We exhibit high levels of creativity in our work and need all team members to proactively contribute ideas to move our work forward.
• RESULTS DRIVEN: Our team undertakes projects professionally and executes them fully and to completion.
• RISK: We identify opportunities to employ new ideas and tactics and execute these ideas when we believe the potential reward outweighs the risk. We evaluate, learn, and improve our strategy when the risks pay off and when they do not.
• TEAMWORK: We work collaboratively, additively, and in sync with our colleagues. Our individual work considers the needs, capacity, and expertise of those we work alongside.

Responsibilities 

• Leads weekly call time check-in for the Finance vertical to review weekly priorities.
• Coordinate the DLCC’s President’s call time program by working with the Executive Office to schedule call time, prepare call sheets, staff call time (approximately 4-10 hours per week), and track follow-up for the Major Gifts, Corporate, and Finance verticals. 
• Oversee call time for other DLCC principals.
• Conduct donor research and identify potential prospects.
• Compose and prepare correspondence that is sometimes confidential. 
• Send emails on behalf of the President to major donors and partners. 
• Correspond professionally with stakeholders, including major donors, labor and partner donors,  Legislators, and Legislative Leaders as needed. 
• Create materials for the Major Gifts vertical. 
• Prepare the Major Gifts staff and DLCC President for donor meetings and trips by preparing briefing books and creating memos. 
• Track all donor communication (in meetings, calls, and emails) in NGP. 
• Create and track call time metrics,  track potential new prospects for Major Gifts, Labor, and Partners.
• Monitor NGP database and corresponding data entry. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Outcomes 

• All materials for the President's call time are prepared accurately and on time. 
• President's call time is organized, runs efficiently, and starts/finishes on time.
• All follow-up from call time is assigned and completed by relevant Finance team staff. 
• All materials for the President and Major Gifts vertical are prepared on time, with all relevant information necessary for success. 
• The donor database is well maintained, and donor records are accurate. 
• Major gifts performance metrics are tracked and accurate.

Qualifications 

• At least one year of fundraising experience, either campaign or organizational fundraising. Fundraising or finance internships can meet this experience requirement. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks accordingly. 
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Excel, NGPVAN, or other similar donor database experience, is a plus. 
• Exceptional attention to detail. 
• Willingness to learn and ask questions. 

Physical Requirements 

The DLCC is committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive at the DLCC. 

The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. 

All DLCC employees must be able to operate a computer and use a cell phone. For roles at the DLCC that include frequent business travel expectations, we can discuss reasonable alternatives to travel in some instances. Most roles also require communicating with key external stakeholders of the organization in person, via the telephone, or via email. Applicants with questions about accommodations may request to speak with our ADA liaison, Nytoyia Laughlin.

Essential functions of the role include: 

• Working from a computer for long periods of time. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to communicate using the telephone, email, and in person with stakeholders (including public speaking and meeting facilitation). 
• This position has less than 5% travel expectations and is eligible for flexible work hour arrangements.

How to Apply

The salary for the Major Gifts Assistant is $52,500-$56,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The DLCC offers a generous benefits package, including:

• More than 25 days of paid time off, including for Federal holidays, time off around Federal holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year, vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Fully paid health/vision/dental insurance for the employee + spouse/partner + dependents.
• Up to 6% retirement employer contribution.
• Monthly use-it-or-lose-it $100 transit benefit for employees located in the DC region.
• Employer contribution of $500 to employee’s Flexible Spending Account, and opportunity to withhold pre-tax income for Dependent Care Account.
• Up to $5,000 employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account for IVF-related costs or Adoption Assistance, and up to $2,500 for employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account for out-of-pocket dental and orthodontic expenses. 
• Monthly $100 student loan payment benefit.
• Monthly $100 mobile phone reimbursement.
• and more. 

To apply for this position, please complete an electronic application via www.dlcc.org/careers by May 3, 2024. The DLCC may review applications after this deadline in limited circumstances; however, this is not a guarantee that your application will be considered if it is not submitted by May 3, 2024. Only complete applications through the application portal will be accepted. You must also include a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to be considered for this position. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for this position, they may request it in writing by emailing jobs(at)dlcc.org. No calls please. Applicants will be screened on a rolling basis.

The DLCC is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment and diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to engaging, retaining, and supporting a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DLCC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis. The DLCC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.