Fundraiser/Account Executive

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Bonner Group, a progressive non-profit and Democratic political fundraising firm, is seeking a self-motivated, organized and enthusiastic individual with at least five years of fundraising experience to join our team. The position entails significant time spent on the phone, prospecting, and cultivating relationships with donors, along with writing, editing, and research. The Account Executive will be responsible for managing the major donor fundraising strategy for progressive political organizations. In particular, the individual in this position will work with client staff to develop and manage a finance plan that will include scheduling and staffing donor meetings, and creating and submitting grant proposals and other materials that effectively describe organizational goals, programs, and outcomes. Additional responsibilities include managing the grant application and reporting process (including tracking deadlines), recording contributions, conducting donor and foundation research, and assisting with events.

Applicants should have a minimum of five years’ experience working in progressive non-profit fundraising and have familiarity and/or relationships with major progressive foundations, corporations, and individual funders. The ideal candidate has strong writing and editing skills; knowledge of and passion for progressive politics; good judgment; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others; significant attention to detail; and the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Experience working on foundation grant proposals and/or other written materials for donors, such as letters of request, is a plus. Salary commensurate with experience.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please send cover letter and resume to hradmin@bonnergrp.com with the subject line “Account Executive Application.”

ABOUT THE BONNER GROUP

The Bonner Group is a Washington, D.C.-based progressive non-profit and Democratic political fundraising firm. Our clients include some of the most prominent and effective progressive organizations across the country. Over the past 30 years, the Bonner Group has worked for major non-profit organizations, Presidential campaigns, House & Senate campaigns, Gubernatorial campaigns, ballot initiatives, capital campaigns, and '527' organizations.

Established by Mary Pat Bonner, the Bonner Group has distinguished itself as a force in the progressive community through its unparalleled experience in major gifts cultivation and ability to develop and execute successful fundraising strategies for a wide variety of clients. Our services include extensive research and strategic planning, major donor solicitation, capital campaigns, event management, database development and grant writing. We interact regularly with key philanthropists, activists and strategists in Washington and across the nation to bring the highest level of service to our clients’ fundraising campaigns.