Texas Democratic Party: Development Assistant

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Start Date: Immediately

Employment Type: Full time

Location: Dallas Fort-Worth area

Salary: $50,000

Hybrid role- requiring 3 days a week in the office.

Union eligible

The Texas Democratic Party (TDP) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly

motivated Development Assistant. This position will play a critical role in

executing our principal call time program, maintaining donor data systems,

and supporting high-impact fundraising events. This is an excellent

opportunity for someone interested in developing a career in political

fundraising with a strong commitment to electing Democrats across Texas.

Responsibilities:

● Manage and execute principal call time program, including preparing

call sheets, staffing call time, and tracking results

● Conduct donor research and develop prospect lists to support

fundraising goals

● Directly solicit contributions and cultivate relationships with grassroots

donors.

● Assist in event planning and execution, including donor outreach via

phone and email.

● Maintain and update donor databases (NGP) with accurate and timely

records of outreach and follow-up.

● Run and reconcile monthly financial reporting.

● Help with monthly general ledger journal entries and account reports

for the team and management.

● Provide ad hoc reporting and support to team members and

management as needed.

● Coordinate donor acknowledgments and ensure timely follow-up

● Perform additional duties as assigned by the Development Director.

Required Qualifications:

● Passion for electing Democrats at all levels.

● Strong willingness to learn and adapt.

● Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

● 1+ years of campaign or other commensurate fundraising/development

experience.

● High level of confidentiality.

● Experience with Financial software like QuickBooks Online or

equivalent.

● Access to a cell phone, laptop, valid driver’s license, and reliable

transportation.

● Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

● Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.

● Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.

● Detail-oriented, precise, organized, and proactive.

● Ability to work independently and handle concurrent projects and

assignments.

● Able to adapt to changing priorities.

● Willingness to take on new challenges.

● Strong work ethic.

Preferred Experience:

● Applicants with demonstrated fundraising experience will receive

priority consideration.

● Knowledge of accounting principles is a strong plus (U.S. GAAP).

● A strong grasp of industry-standard tools, such as NGP, VAN,

Excel/Google Sheets, Quickbooks.

● Established connections within the Texas Democratic donor

community.

Submit your resume:****txdem.co/development-assistant

The Texas Democratic Party’s policies and practices relating to recruitment,

employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and

retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion,

ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender

identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status,

mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical

history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which

includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime

or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or

any other basis protected by law. TDP will not tolerate discrimination or

harassment based on any of these characteristics. If you have a disability or

special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the

recruiting process.

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