Application Guide

How to Apply for Partnership Manager

at Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

🏢 About Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) is unique as the only organization exclusively dedicated to winning Democratic majorities in state legislatures nationwide, operating with multi-cycle strategic planning rather than just election-year campaigning. Working here offers the opportunity to directly shape state-level policy and build lasting Democratic power through year-round campaign infrastructure.

About This Role

As Partnership Manager, you'll manage a portfolio of corporate and partner donors while developing aggressive in-state fundraising events to increase giving and retention. This role directly impacts DLCC's ability to fund state legislative campaigns across the country, making it crucial for building Democratic power at the state level where many policy decisions are made.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve analyzing donor portfolio data in NGP to identify retention opportunities, coordinating with state teams to plan upcoming fundraising events in target states, and preparing briefing materials for DLCC principals meeting with high-level corporate donors. You'll likely spend significant time on calls with current partners while researching prospective donors aligned with DLCC's state legislative priorities.

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🎯 Who Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee Is Looking For

  • Has 5-6 years of fundraising experience specifically with corporate and partner donors for political organizations, PACs, or campaigns (not just general non-profit fundraising)
  • Demonstrates proven success staffing principals and engaging high-level donors at both in-person and virtual political fundraising events
  • Is proficient with NGP (the Democratic Party's primary CRM) and can leverage data in Excel/Sheets to track donor portfolios and event metrics
  • Possesses strong political judgment to build relationships with DLCC Board members and legislative leaders while understanding state-level political landscapes

📝 Tips for Applying to Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

1

Quantify your fundraising achievements specifically with corporate/partner donors (e.g., 'increased corporate donor retention by X%' or 'secured $Y from new partner sponsorships')

2

Highlight any experience with state legislative campaigns or organizations, as DLCC focuses exclusively on state-level politics

3

Mention specific NGP experience prominently - this is the Democratic Party's preferred CRM and essential for this role

4

Describe your event planning experience in political contexts, especially any involving state legislators or party principals

5

Tailor your resume to show multi-cycle political fundraising experience (3-4 election cycles) rather than just total years

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience managing corporate/partner donor portfolios in political contexts (not just individual donors)', "Examples of successful political fundraising events you've planned and executed, particularly those involving high-level principals", "Understanding of DLCC's state legislature focus and why state-level politics matters for national Democratic power", "How you've used NGP or similar political CRMs to track donor relationships and increase giving"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → DLCC's target states for the current cycle and their recent state legislature election results
  • → The organization's board members and key legislative partners mentioned in their materials
  • → DLCC's recent corporate partnership announcements and sponsorship opportunities they've offered
  • → How state legislatures impact specific policy areas you care about (voting rights, healthcare, education, etc.)
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you develop a prospecting strategy for new corporate donors specifically interested in state legislative races?
2 Describe your experience staffing principals at fundraising events - how do you prepare them for donor interactions?
3 How would you coordinate with DLCC's political team to ensure fundraising events align with strategic state priorities?
4 Walk us through how you've used NGP to manage a donor portfolio and increase retention rates
5 What metrics would you track to measure success in this role, and how would you report them?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on federal or presidential campaign experience without highlighting state-level political knowledge
  • Vague descriptions of fundraising experience without specifying corporate/partner donor work
  • Not demonstrating NGP proficiency or assuming generic CRM experience is equivalent

📅 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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