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 Fundraising Associate (FA) to join our team of experts to provide top-tier, individualized fundraising guidance directly to our clients. The FA will collaborate closely with the Sr. Fundraising Strategist and broader Revenue Team to offer campaigns highly-targeted donor lists, comprehensive fundraising instruction, and industry-leading customer service. This role is ideal for someone passionate about political strategy, relationship building, and empowering progressive campaigns and organizations up and down the ballot.
Responsibilities:
Data Querying & Donor List Building
- Master the ins and outs of Grassroots’ donor database and targeting capabilities.
- Build personalized donor lists for clients based on their profile (type of race, pertinent biographical info, demographics, top issues, etc.).
- Execute for clients the data services included in our comprehensive “data + strategy” package.
- Provide data targeting recommendations to other members of the Grassroots team.
Fundraising Guidance to Campaigns
- Hold introductory calls for clients.
- Act as a thought partner to clients; provide strategic advice and collaborate to discover new prospects.
- Engage generously and effectively with consultants, firms, and vendor partners, with progressive success as a shared priority.
- Attend on-the-ground embeds with clients at their respective headquarters (usually around large fundraising events).
Additional Projects
- Other duties as assigned.
- Attend internal team building events (annual retreat, happy hours, professional development sessions, etc.) .
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.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Fundraising Associate position will:
- Have experience in political campaign fundraising (ideally as a Finance Assistant, Events Coordinator, or Call Time Manager).
- Have experience being a part of a political fundraising/finance team.
- Possess an adept understanding of the political landscape, particularly at the state and local levels.
- Demonstrate exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills.
- Be highly organized, capable of managing multiple requests.
- 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.
Compensation:
The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. This role also comes with a competitive benefits package, including the potential for biannual profit sharing bonuses and company equity. This is a full-time, in-office position based in our office in Chinatown at 806 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001.
To Apply:
Submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you are passionate about supporting progressive campaigns through data-driven solutions.
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
- Experience in political campaign fundraising, ideally as a Finance Assistant, Events Coordinator, or Call Time Manager
- Experience working as part of a political fundraising or finance team
- Understanding of the political landscape, particularly at the state and local levels
- Exceptional communication, writing, and presentation skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple requests
- Ability to complete work efficiently and meet tight deadlines
- Interest in progressive causes and supporting 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.
