Deputy Major Donor Director
The Democratic Governors Association, the campaign committee responsible for electing and supporting Democratic governors, is seeking a second Deputy Major Donor Director for the 2025-2026 election cycle. The Deputy Major Donor Directors play a significant role to support and grow one of the DGA’s most important fundraising programs. This position supports the Major Donor Director in executing an ambitious regional fundraising strategy that collaborates with prominent major donors from the Democratic Party and progressive causes through virtual/in-person events, meetings with principals, and other creative programs. This position will report to the Major Donor Director and collaborate with the current Deputy Major Donor Director and a Major Donor Assistant on projects and tasks related to the DGA Major Donor program.
We expect many well-qualified candidates to apply to this position, please provide a resume and a brief explanation of your interest in this position, and any additional information you’d like to share.
We welcome applicants with mid-level campaign/organizational experience to apply for this position. This is not an entry-level position. The salary for this position is $90,000 annually before benefits.
This application will remain open until the position is filled.
- Assist Major Donor Director with day-to-day fundraising from major donors;
- Assist in the planning and organizing of events with high net worth individual donors around the country;
- Work with Major Donor Director and Deputy Major Donor Director to manage National consultants;
- Target new major donor prospects and maintain existing donor relationships;
- Coordinate rigorous call time and meeting programs for Governors;
- Prepare donor meeting and event materials as necessary;
- Frequent travel is expected to achieve goals and perform regular responsibilities;
- Other special projects, assignments, and duties as assigned by the Major Donor Director.
- At least two election cycles (or three-four years) of work experience, with preferred experience in political fundraising;
- Relationship management experience, with preferred experience in major donor fundraising;
- Preferred, but not required, experience and relationships with West Coast region donors
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written verbal and communication skills;
- Professionalism with direct supervisors, colleagues, direct reports, and principals;
- Proven ability to manage concurrent projects under tight deadlines;
- Commitment to working collaboratively in a team environment;
- Familiarity with event planning and execution;
- Proficiency with NGPVAN;
- Must be comfortable with long, irregular hours during events and peak work times.
- Demonstrated interest in politics and a commitment to advancing the principles and goals of the nation’s Democratic governors.
Diversity Practices
The DGA is committed to ensuring equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status. The DGA strongly encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Closing
The DGA offices are based in downtown Washington, DC. The Deputy Major Donor Director role is in a hybrid work schedule, and this position requires work from the office at the supervisor's discretion as well as frequent travel.
This position comes with 100% employer-paid health care (including dental and vision) for employee + spouse/partner + dependents, up to 4% 401(k) matching program, employer paid phone bill and other employee benefits.
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The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) is excited to announce an opening for a Deputy Major Donor Director in Washington, DC, as we gear up for the 2025-2026 election cycle. If you have a passion for political fundraising and want to play a key role in nurturing relationships with major donors, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! In this position, you'll support the Major Donor Director in executing a dynamic regional fundraising strategy aimed at engaging prominent Democratic Party supporters and progressive causes. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating with various stakeholders to plan virtual and in-person events that foster connections. You'll work closely with another Deputy Major Donor Director and a Major Donor Assistant, contributing to the ongoing success of our Major Donor program. We're looking for someone with a solid background in campaign or organizational settings, preferably with at least two election cycles of experience in political fundraising. The job also involves a fair amount of travel to meet donors and oversee special projects, which means no two days will be the same! We're proud to offer an attractive compensation package of $90,000 annually along with 100% employer-paid health care, 401(k) matching, and other perks. If you are organized, possess strong communication skills, and can handle tight deadlines with ease, then we want to hear from you!
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