Fundraising Program Manager

Team Democracy is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Fundraising Program Manager to spearhead our fundraising initiatives and oversee impactful events that support our mission. Reporting to the COO and working closely with the Operations Manager, this role focuses on donor cultivation, event coordination, and administrative efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact while engaging with a passionate team dedicated to fostering change.

This position is part-time, with an expectation of approximately 15-20 hours/week. There is a very good chance of this position growing, as our organization is rapidly expanding.

About Team Democracy

Team Democracy’s mission is to bring Americans of all political perspectives together around our shared commitment to the core democratic principles of our Constitutional Republic. We promote and amplify positive messages and actions that underscore the importance of our democratic institutions, norms and processes.

Studies from psychological literature show that one of the most effective ways to overcome polarization is through reinforcing a shared purpose or identity. To that end, we promote three core initiatives that:

• amplify Americans' shared values in support of safe and fair elections;
• inspire and incentivize opportunities for broader, healthier civic engagement; and
• create national events that exemplify the value of pulling ourselves together rather than pulling ourselves apart

Learn more about our work at: www.teamdemocracy.org.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising (75%)

• Develop and manage donor communications, including sponsorship prospectuses, solicitation letters, and acknowledgment materials.
• Support corporate fundraising initiatives by preparing spreadsheets, mail merges, and event-specific materials.
• Identify sponsorship opportunities, conduct research on prospects, and track sponsorship commitments.
• Maintain and update donor databases, ensuring accuracy and completeness while generating reports and queries as needed.
• Process and reconcile donations, including checks, stock transfers, donor-advised funds, and grants.
• Plan and execute fundraising campaigns, both through crowdfunding and peer to peer.
• Research and assist with applications for grant opportunities.

Administrative (25%)

• Manage donor correspondence, ensuring timely and professional responses to inquiries.
• Maintain accurate financial and operational records, assisting with grant tracking, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Streamline administrative processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Assist with miscellaneous tasks as required to support the organization’s goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in fundraising, event planning, nonprofit management, or related fields.
• Proven experience in fundraising, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in donor database management and CRM systems
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with a small team.
• Commitment to Team Democracy’s mission and values.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grant writing and reporting.
• Knowledge of financial reconciliation processes and donor stewardship best practices.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools for event promotion.