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Position Type: Full-Time Employee (Exempt)

End date: December 31, 2026

Location: Remote (US)

Reports to: Head of Development

ABOUT SWING LEFT

Swing Left’s mission is simple: we make it easy for people to maximize their impact on the most competitive elections to help Democrats win. Since launching in 2017, Swing Left’s one million members have raised more than $140 million for Democratic candidates, civic organizations, and voter mobilization efforts, and engaged more than 50 million voters door-to-door, by phone, and through handwritten letters. What makes us different:

• Swing Left is singularly focused on directing grassroots time and money to help Democrats win close races that will determine the balance of power in our government, from the White House to key state houses.

• We use data and technology to increase volunteer and donor impact by driving the right resources to the right campaigns, at the right time.

• We put people first, delivering a member experience focused on strategic action, not noise—no spam emails, texts, or doomsday messaging.

ABOUT VOTE FORWARD

At Vote Forward, we envision a country where every American receives the support they need to participate in democracy—and where every volunteer can take proven actions to strengthen it. We partner with volunteers on evidence-driven, high-impact actions that build trust in government and increase voter participation.

Every cycle, Vote Forward rigorously measures the effectiveness of our voter turnout and civic engagement programs. We pioneered the discovery that handwritten letters can significantly boost voter turnout, and then massively scaled use of the tactic while continuing to test and refine it. Since launching in 2017, we’ve written over 40 million letters to voters with the help of over 285,000 volunteers and numerous nonprofit, political, and corporate partners ranging from Patagonia to Daily Kos to the Milwaukee Bucks and more. Recently, we evolved from a letter-writing program into a hub for volunteer-driven actions that strengthen our democracy.

The majority of our work is nonpartisan, supporting our core 501c(3) and 501c(4) social-welfare mission. We also support 501(c)(4) activities to encourage likely-Democratic voters to turn out in strategic elections. Vote Forward is affiliated with Swing Left.

JOB SUMMARY

We're looking for a Senior Development Associate at Swing Left and Vote Forward to support the behind-the-scenes engine of our fundraising operations and donor engagement and stewardship. This person will turn the work of fundraising into clear, compelling communication and careful organization, supporting major donor email outreach, meeting preparation, and detailed tracking for follow up.

The right candidate has strong attention to detail, is great at relational communication and customer service, and can start as soon as possible! This role reports to the Head of Development. It is a cycle position with an expected end date of December 31, 2026, and the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities include:

• Draft emails for the Executive Director’s donor outreach and follow up, including emails focused on relationship management and programmatic updates.

• Research donor giving history, donor background, and other relevant information.

• Draft donor memos/briefs to fully prepare the Executive Director and Head of Development for donor meetings.

• Respond to ad hoc requests for additional information to be included in donor briefings and outreach, including seeking input from teams across the organization as needed.

• Ensure detailed notes from donor meetings are captured in briefs and donor database.

• Perform daily management tasks of donor database and maintain accuracy of donor information.

• Track meeting requests and results of outreach.

• Track all follow-up tasks and timing, including outreach, asks, and pledges.

• Maintain mid-tier donation tracker and send thank you emails to mid-tier donors on a weekly basis.

• Maintain major donor and mid-tier email lists, proactively adding and removing contacts as needed.

• May support Executive Director scheduling and staffing for donor meetings, in coordination with the Head of Development.

**REQUIREMENTS
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• A strong interest in and alignment with the distinct missions and values of Swing Left and Vote Forward.

• At least two years of professional experience, including at least one year in or adjacent to electoral or c3/c4 fundraising.

• Excellent written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to draft polished, send-ready email copy for principals to use with donors, conveying the organization's mission and impact, donor interests, and the principal's voice.

• Strong copy editing skills and attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with senior and high-level stakeholders.

• Strong discretion and judgment.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under time pressure.

• Experience using a database for fundraising data management (EveryAction and ActBlue preferred).

• Proficiency in Google Suite, Zoom, Slack, Excel and/or Google Sheets. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana) is a plus.

• A commitment to equity and belonging across all identities, and ability to learn and grow in this space.

• Flexibility to work irregular hours during rapid-response or peak GOTV moments.

• Experience managing principal or executive schedules is a plus.

• Experience staffing principals for donor meetings is a plus.

LOGISTICS

Hiring Process:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

• The priority deadline to apply is June 30, but applications will be accepted until the posting is closed.

• We are aiming for a start date in July.

• We will communicate about our expected timeline as the process progresses, and all candidates will receive communication from our team regarding their application status.

Compensation:

• The pay range is $71,000 - $78,000/year.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance: 100% of the premium paid for employees and 50% for dependents

• Health and dependent care FSA accounts

• Employer-paid life and disability insurance

• Retirement plan

• Professional development and remote work stipends

• Flexible paid time off policy, with limitations on extended vacations during the period between Labor Day and Election Day

• Our office is closed for approximately 25 business days each year

Location and Working Hours:

• This position is a full-time, exempt, and remote position based in the United States. We are an entirely remote team with staff located across the country.

• We expect employees to be available for virtual meetings and asynchronous collaboration during normal business hours, and sometimes outside of these hours for events or other peak moments.

• Minimal overnight travel is expected for this position, including for an in-person staff gathering.

Physical Requirements:

• This remote position requires effective communication with colleagues and partners through phone, video, conference calls, and written channels.

• The role involves working on a computer for all or most of the workday.

We are happy to answer any questions you have about our benefits and policies in interviews.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and seek applications from all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas at this time. We use E-Verify during onboarding to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.

We welcome all applicants regardless of age, citizenship, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy status, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other differences.