Development & Engagement Associate

Core responsibilities:

• Support fundraising operations across PAC, 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(3) entities in close coordination with the Development Director
• Process and upload contributions into NGP/EveryAction and maintain accurate donor records
• Coordinate timely donor acknowledgements and stewardship efforts, including thank-you emails and follow-up communications
• Support donor cultivation by tracking meetings, outreach, and engagement opportunities
• Coordinate with external digital fundraising consultants to manage approvals, reporting, and internal communication flow
• Compile and share regular digital fundraising updates and performance reports with senior leadership and the development team
• Support quarterly fundraising goal-setting and tracking in collaboration with the development team
• Help refine and develop pitch materials for funder cultivation
• Support Development Director in updating proposals, decks, memos, and associated collateral
• Prepare donor briefings and customized materials for meetings, events, and presentations
• Provide administrative and operational support to the finance and compliance team
• Manage and coordinate the CEO's calendar, including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and supporting follow-up
• Track grant agreements and reporting deadlines; assist with the preparation and submission of grant reports
• Assist with planning donor meetings, travel, and events
• Manage and support CEO travel and staffing needs

This role contributes to accelerating Democratic power in state legislatures, which are described as ground zero in the fight for democracy, by supporting fundraising operations and donor engagement that mobilizes resources for this mission.

Required qualifications:

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in development, operations, finance, or political/nonprofit administration
• Comfort working across databases and tools such as NGP/EveryAction, ActBlue, Numero, and Google Workspace
• A reputation as a diligent, detail-oriented self-starter and strong team player
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with comfort handling sensitive and time-bound information
• Demonstrated ability to manage recurring processes, deadlines, and multiple priorities simultaneously
• A commitment to working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with evolving needs

Compensation & Benefits: The salary for this position is $55,000 - $65,000 annually with a full benefits package that includes healthcare (100% premium coverage for employees), a 401k plan with an employer match, and much more, plus an opportunity to join a fantastic team and meaningfully contribute to the future of our democracy!

Forward Majority is a political organization that has been a leading organization at the frontline of the fight to accelerate Democratic power in state legislatures since 2017, mobilizing over $120 million to advance this mission.