Application Guide

How to Apply for Development & Engagement Associate

at Forward Majority

🏢 About Forward Majority

Forward Majority is a leading political organization focused exclusively on building Democratic power in state legislatures, having mobilized over $120 million since 2017. What makes them unique is their targeted, data-driven approach to flipping state legislative chambers—a critical but often overlooked battleground in American politics. Someone might want to work here to be at the frontline of strategic political change with a proven, well-resourced organization.

About This Role

This Development & Engagement Associate role is a hybrid position combining fundraising operations, donor stewardship, and executive support for the CEO. It's impactful because you'll directly manage the systems that process contributions and steward relationships fueling a $120M+ mission, while also ensuring the CEO's time is optimized for high-level donor cultivation and strategy.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might start by processing overnight contributions in NGP/EveryAction and sending donor acknowledgments, then shifting to preparing a briefing memo for the CEO's afternoon donor meeting. Later, you could be coordinating with a digital fundraising consultant on an upcoming campaign report, followed by updating grant tracking sheets and scheduling cross-team check-ins for quarterly goal reviews.

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🎯 Who Forward Majority Is Looking For

  • Has 2-4 years of hands-on experience with NGP/EveryAction and ActBlue in a political or nonprofit development setting, not just general database familiarity.
  • Is a detail-oriented operator who can manage donor records, grant deadlines, and the CEO's calendar with equal precision and discretion.
  • Thrives in a remote, fast-paced environment coordinating between external digital fundraising consultants, the finance/compliance team, and senior leadership.
  • Demonstrates proactive communication skills, especially in drafting donor acknowledgments, briefing materials, and performance reports for internal stakeholders.

📝 Tips for Applying to Forward Majority

1

Explicitly mention your experience with NGP/EveryAction and ActBlue in your resume—quantify the volume of contributions you've processed or donor records you've managed.

2

Highlight any familiarity with political compliance or working across PAC, 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(3) entities, as this is central to the role.

3

Showcase a specific example of how you improved a development operation process (e.g., donor acknowledgment timing, report automation) in a previous role.

4

Tailor your materials to reflect Forward Majority's mission—demonstrate you understand why state legislatures are a strategic priority for Democratic power.

5

If you have experience supporting C-suite executives remotely, detail the tools and methods you used to manage calendars and follow-up efficiently.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your direct experience with political fundraising databases (NGP/EveryAction) and how you've used them to maintain accurate donor records or generate reports.", 'A specific achievement in donor stewardship or fundraising operations that shows your attention to detail and ability to handle time-sensitive information.', "Why you are drawn to Forward Majority's specific mission of building Democratic power in state legislatures, not just political work in general.", 'How you have successfully coordinated with multiple stakeholders (like external consultants or finance teams) in a remote or hybrid setting.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Forward Majority's specific state legislative targets and recent wins (e.g., which chambers they've flipped or defended).
  • → Their public-facing digital fundraising campaigns and messaging to understand their donor engagement style.
  • → The differences between PAC, 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(3) entities in political fundraising, as you'll be working across all three.
  • → Key leadership (like the CEO) and their public statements or media appearances to grasp organizational priorities.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your process for ensuring donor data accuracy in NGP/EveryAction after a high-volume fundraising period.
2 How would you handle a situation where a grant report deadline and a donor meeting for the CEO are conflicting priorities?
3 Describe your experience working with digital fundraising consultants—how do you manage approvals and communication flow?
4 What do you see as the biggest challenges in fundraising for state legislative races, and how can an operations associate address them?
5 How do you prioritize tasks when supporting both the Development Director with fundraising materials and the CEO with calendar management?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting a generic political resume without highlighting specific development operations or NGP/EveryAction experience.
  • Expressing interest in federal or presidential politics without connecting it to Forward Majority's exclusive state legislature focus.
  • Being vague about your ability to handle sensitive donor information and compliance requirements in a multi-entity structure.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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