National Development & Grants Assistant

Organization Overview

America Votes is the coordination hub of the progressive community, leading collaborative efforts among a diverse coalition of more than 400 state and national partner organizations to advance progressive policies, win elections and protect every American's right to vote. America Votes works nationally and in more than 20 states to provide a range of services to partners, including strategic planning, advocacy and electoral campaign coordination, data tools and targeting services, and on-the-ground leadership in key states.

America Votes is committed to developing long-term roadmaps and setting critical goals for states. With an eye on redistricting, the consequences of extreme conservative gerrymandering, and attacks upon voting rights, these efforts are essential to building progressive power in the states, session-by-session and election-by-election.

America Votes and its partner organizations are at the heart of the progressive movement's effort to win elections and create change. In 2020, the America Votes coalition deployed their largest-ever voter engagement and mobilization effort to reach millions of voters in states. For more information about America Votes, visit www.americavotes.org.

Racial Equity Statement

As a leader of collaborative efforts to mobilize voters, protect voting rights, and win elections, America Votes is committed to advancing racial equity within our organization and across our coalition. We acknowledge the systematic racism that permeates all facets of our society, beginning with the foundational right to vote. America Votes is also engaging with an understanding of the ways gender, sexuality and other forms of oppression intersect with race and how those relationships impact inequities faced by our staff, our partners, and the communities that we engage in our work. America Votes strives to model our commitment to racial equity through our internal and external operations, programs, and partnerships. We acknowledge the inequitable structures that continue to exist and are moving forward with a sustained commitment in time, resources and people to challenge structural racism and work towards creating a reflective organization and democracy.

Position Description

America Votes is currently seeking a DevelopmentGrants Assistant to join our diverse and high performing DevelopmentGrants team. Reporting to the Director of Development, the DevelopmentGrants Assistant serves as the backbone of department operations by ensuring all administrative processes are in place to execute the department's work. This includes, working closely with other departments to ensure compliance needs are met, assisting with contribution tracking and acknowledgement, supporting donor communication needs, and other related projects as assigned.

Limited Travel is required for this position.

Location

This position is based in Washington, DC.

Responsibilities

• Support Grants Manager in working with finance and legal teams to ensure grantees have submitted necessary documentation for tracking.
• Provide additional support on tracking and summarizing grantee reporting for internal and external communications.
• Coordinate with the political department and state staff to gather information for regular funder updates on overall program execution.
• Support the productions of various donor communications including research, content collection, copy-editing, etc.
• Support the executing of in-person and virtual donor briefings (including slide administration and management).
• Provide dedicated administrative support for fundraising principals, to include assistance with scheduling, meeting prep, and other logistical needs.
• Manage the EveryAction platform, covering all data entry and system maintenance.
• Maintain all contribution related information including invoices and contribution instructions.
• Manage a weekly "state highlights" report summarizing key developments from target states.
• Support the logistics of State Summit sponsorships deliverable collection and provide additional assistance as needed.
• Attend fundraising events, meetings, and gatherings as needed.
• Participate in team creation of goals, work plans, and team benchmarks for success.
• Manage special projects to deliver on team goals and represent America Votes to internal and external audiences as needed including at America Votes events.

Qualifications

• Has experience in a finance or data role in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organization and time-management skills
• Extremely detail- and deadline-oriented
• Familiarity with databases and fundraising management tools (EveryAction experience preferred)
• Solid problem-solving and communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Experience managing sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage up and across teams
• Basic knowledge of c3/c4/PAC designations
• Proficiency in Google suite.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $58,000 - $61,000.

America Votes offers a competitive benefits package covering 100% of employee medical, dental,vision insurance premiums, life insurance, long term disability coverage, monthly cell phone reimbursement, personal professional development funds, parental leave, and 401 (K) after four months of continuous service with the organization. America Votes provides a generous paid time off policy with paid vacation, unlimited sick and safe leave, paid personal days, at least 10 Federal paid holidays including Juneteenth, as well as paid organizational time off from at least December 23 to January 1.

To Apply

Please submit a copy of your resume, a cover letter and three references to the application form.

If you experience any technical difficulties with our application form, please email recruiting@americavotes.org. Please note that only applications received through the application form will be considered; please do not email us your application materials.

America Votes is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. America Votes does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under local, state or federal law. People of color, LGBTQ candidates, individuals with disabilities, and neurodivergent individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.