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AVIVO

Campaign Manager

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Working closely with the CEO, VP of External Relations, campaign volunteers, board members, consultants, and fundraising staff, you will ensure that campaign activities stay organized, coordinated ...

NatureBridge

Campaign Lead

Sausalito, CA · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

As Campaign Lead, you will partner closely with the Chief Development Officer, CEO, campaign volunteers, and principal donors to help drive the largest fundraising effort in NatureBridge's history.

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How much do campaign volunteer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for campaign volunteer in the United States is $35.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $43.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a campaign volunteer?

Campaign volunteers are individuals who offer their time and skills to support a political campaign. They help with a variety of tasks such as canvassing neighborhoods, making phone calls, organizing events, and distributing campaign materials. Volunteers play a crucial role in reaching out to voters, raising awareness about the candidate or cause, and building community support. Their efforts are often essential to the success of grassroots campaigns, as they help amplify the campaign's message and increase voter turnout.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a campaign volunteer?

To thrive as a Campaign Volunteer, you need a strong understanding of campaign goals, basic organizational skills, and a passion for civic engagement, though formal qualifications are often not required. Familiarity with voter databases, canvassing apps, and social media platforms is valuable for outreach and data management. Excellent interpersonal communication, adaptability, and teamwork distinguish effective volunteers. These skills ensure you can effectively mobilize supporters, relay campaign messages, and contribute to a successful election effort.

What are some common challenges faced by campaign volunteers and how can they be addressed?

Campaign volunteers often encounter challenges such as managing a high volume of tasks, adapting to rapidly changing priorities, and communicating effectively with diverse groups of people. To address these, it helps to stay organized, maintain open communication with team leaders, and be proactive in asking questions when unsure about tasks. Flexibility and a collaborative attitude are essential, as campaign environments can be fast-paced and unpredictable. Building relationships with fellow volunteers also provides support and makes the experience more enjoyable.

What is the difference between Campaign Volunteer vs Campaign Coordinator?

AspectCampaign VolunteerCampaign Coordinator
Required CredentialsNone or minimal; often high school diplomaExperience in campaign work; sometimes a degree in political science or related field
Work EnvironmentEvent sites, offices, community centersOffice settings, campaign headquarters, event planning sites
Employer & Industry UsagePolitical campaigns, nonprofit organizationsPolitical campaigns, advocacy groups
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding volunteer roles in campaignsUnderstanding leadership and coordination roles in campaigns

Campaign Volunteers typically assist with grassroots efforts, canvassing, and event support without requiring formal experience. Campaign Coordinators manage volunteer teams, plan campaign activities, and oversee operations. While volunteers focus on supporting campaign goals, coordinators handle planning and execution. Both roles are essential but differ in responsibility, experience, and scope.

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Infographic showing various Campaign Volunteer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,870 per year, or $35.5 per hour.

Associate Director of Campaign Initiatives

Ewing Township, NJ • On-site

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.
Newspaper Publishers • 201 - 500 employees
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$85 - $95/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Associate Director

Bargaining Unit: Non-Unit

Employment Type: 35 hours per week / Full-time

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000

NON-UNION POSITIONS : For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package.

About TCNJ

Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive living‑learning experience. With a 4‑year graduation rate ranked #1 in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a model for public higher education.

Position Overview

The Associate Director of Campaign Initiatives plays a central role in advancing TCNJ's campaign priorities by managing complex, high‑impact fundraising initiatives, developing strategic major gift proposal materials, strengthening campaign volunteer engagement, and supporting operational processes that drive major gift fundraising success. This position requires specialized experience in advancement, campaign project management, donor‑facing communications, and cross‑functional coordination. Working closely with the Chief Development Officer, development staff, deans, campaign volunteers, and campus partners, the Associate Director ensures that campaign initiatives are executed with a high degree of strategy, professionalism, and alignment within institutional fundraising priorities.

Responsibilities
  • Campaign Strategy & Proposal Development
    • Develop and manage compelling, high‑quality, donor‑facing proposal materials for major gift solicitations, including proposals for gifts of $50,000 and above.
    • Translate institutional priorities, academic initiatives, and campaign goals into customized, high‑touch written materials for major gift prospects, donors, and volunteer leaders.
    • Partner with academic and administrative leaders to align funding opportunities with institutional objectives and campaign messaging.
    • Ensure proposals are strategic, polished, personalized, and reflective of TCNJ's mission, campaign priorities, and donor engagement strategy.
  • Campaign Coordination & Execution
    • Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of specialized campaign initiatives and fundraising projects that support major gift activity and campaign progress.
    • Coordinate campaign‑related communications, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder engagement to ensure consistency in messaging across print, digital, and in‑person donor interactions.
    • Support the planning and execution of high‑level donor cultivation experiences, campaign milestone events, and public phase activities.
    • Oversee tracking, reporting, and follow‑through for campaign activities, including fundraising progress, volunteer engagement, and initiative‑specific outcomes.
  • Volunteer & Leadership Engagement
    • Support and help manage campaign volunteer fundraising initiatives, including the Campaign Committee, Heritage Society, and other volunteer leadership groups.
    • Serve as a key liaison for campaign committee volunteers and other donor leaders, many of whom are major gift donors or prospects, ensuring that they receive timely, strategic, and high‑touch engagement.
    • Coordinate volunteer communications, meeting preparation, briefing materials, follow‑up, and stewardship in partnership with advancement operations and development staff.
    • Track volunteer activity and provide insights to strengthen participation, accountability, donor engagement, and overall campaign impact.
  • Campaign Initiatives & Major Gift Operations
    • Partner with deans, campus leaders, annual fund staff, and major gift officers to support key campaign initiatives and specialized fundraising efforts at the major gift level, including advisory boards, affiliated groups, and other priority constituencies.
    • Develop strategies, materials, timelines, and operational processes that strengthen fundraising activity for academic units and campaign priorities. In collaboration with the Chief Development Officer and Director of Annual Giving, ensure alignment between annual giving strategies, major gift activity, and broader campaign objectives.
    • Identify opportunities to improve campaign workflows, proposal development processes, volunteer engagement systems, and internal coordination for the major gift team.
Qualifications Required
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, advancement, campaign management, donor relations, advancement communications, project management, or a related field.
  • Experience developing donor‑facing proposals, campaign communications, briefing materials, or other high‑touch advancement materials for major gift prospects or donors.
  • Experience managing complex projects, timelines, stakeholders, and deliverables in a fundraising, nonprofit, higher education, or campaign environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex fundraising, campaign, or advancement projects involving multiple stakeholders, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Strong writing, editing, and communication skills, particularly in developing high‑quality donor‑facing proposals, briefings, stewardship materials, and campaign communications.
  • Knowledge of major gift fundraising, campaign operations, donor engagement, and volunteer leadership structures.
  • Ability to work professionally and strategically with senior leaders, academic partners, major gift donors, prospective donors, and campaign volunteers.
  • High level of organization, discretion, attention to detail, independent judgment, and strategic thinking.
Preferred
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Experience working with nonprofit or college volunteers, boards, campaign committees, donor leaders, or other externally facing constituent groups preferred.
  • Experience supporting major gift fundraising, campaign initiatives, or principal/leadership‑level donor engagement preferred.

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If requested accommodations cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Employment at TCNJ

Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I‑9).

Accommodation

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview should contact hr@tcnj.edu.

Employee Benefits

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible full‑time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

  • Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental, and prescription plans
  • Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
  • Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
  • Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee affinity groups
  • New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
  • Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and talents of all members of our community and strive to create an environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and integrity.

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