Grassroots Analytics (“GA”) is a political tech company dedicated to breaking down barriers in fundraising for progressive campaigns and causes. To facilitate that work, GA maintains a detailed database on more than 20 million active, left-leaning American donors, including data on net worth, ideological preferences, political donation history, non-profit donation history, demographics, and contact information. Our overall mission is to use that data to amplify forward-thinking voices, causes, and people.
Grassroots Analytics is seeking a Campaigns Data Services Intern to join our team of fundraising experts to provide top-tier, individualized fundraising guidance and donor lists directly to our clients. The intern will collaborate closely with the Sr. Fundraising Strategist to offer campaigns and nonprofits highly-targeted donor lists, comprehensive fundraising instruction, and industry-leading customer service. This role is ideal for someone passionate about campaign fundraising, political strategy, relationship building, and empowering progressive campaigns and organizations up and down the ballot.
Responsibilities:
Donor List Building (70%)
- Build personalized donor lists for clients based on their profile (type of race, pertinent biographical info, demographics, top-issues, etc.)
- Support execution of GA’s comprehensive fundraising services
- Provide fundraising targeting recommendations to other members of the Grassroots team
- Complete incoming list requests efficiently
Fundraising Assistance to Campaigns and Nonprofit Clients (20%)
- Assist the Fundraising Strategy team with client onboarding and check-in calls
- Participate in call time training sessions with clients and their teams
- Help the Fundraising Strategists assess each client’s level of fundraising knowledge to make relevant recommendations
- Showcase the value of Grassroots to consultants and firms; encourage them to refer us to other potential clients
Taking Initiative & Final Projects (10%)
- Schedule a 1-on-1 chat with members of every department at Grassroots
- Volunteer to help with inter-department or company projects
- Attend internal team building events (happy hours, professional development sessions, GA socials, intern events, etc.)
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the internship position will:
- Possess an adept understanding of the political landscape, particularly at the state and local levels.
- Be a skilled relationship builder with the ability to cultivate and maintain a broad network.
- Demonstrate exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills; aptitude to convey complex solutions in an accessible manner.
- Be highly organized, capable of managing multiple accounts.
- Prove an ability to turn work around diligently and efficiently; able to meet tight deadlines.
- Have an interest in progressive causes and a desire to support candidates from diverse backgrounds.
The Grassroots Approach:
- Customer service is our core - clients are always, without exception, treated with the highest level of professionalism and respect.
- Model a high bar for performance - we operate with the best interests of both the organization and every client in mind.
- Strengthen relationships at every level - our “people first” approach builds trust with team members and clients alike.
- Proactivity is the key to problem solving - We look at the “big picture” to develop solutions to challenges and identify and prevent potential future setbacks.
- We remain flexible - we adapt quickly as events change; we take advantage of unexpected opportunities and are ready to act quickly.
Compensation:
The pay rate for this position is $20/hr. This is a full-time, in-office position based in our office in Chinatown at 806 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001. The internship will run from January 25, 2027 to April 16, 2027.
Grassroots Analytics is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming environment where everyone is empowered to do their best work. Grassroots Analytics does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
Skills Required
- Adept understanding of the political landscape, particularly at the state and local levels
- Skilled relationship builder with the ability to cultivate and maintain a broad network
- Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills
- Ability to convey complex solutions in an accessible manner
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple accounts
- Ability to turn work around diligently and efficiently and meet tight deadlines
- Interest in progressive causes and desire to support candidates from diverse backgrounds
What We Do
Grassroots Analytics operates a high-end consumer database of left-leaning Americans. We lead our industry in quality contact information, political preference analysis, biographical details, and net worth data. Founded in 2017, Grassroots Analytics began as a political data company. By 2019, Grassroots Analytics held a majority political data market share, and began exploring other consumer data markets. Grassroots Analytics now jointly owns and operates several innovative consumer data companies: GA Campaigns, GA Capital Raise, and GA Non-Profit.
