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Easterseals NH

Annual Giving Manager

Manchester, NH · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Strong fundraising copywriting skills * Experience using donor databases/CRM platforms for analysis ... Vendor management experience (mail houses, tele funding partners) * Experience supporting recurring ...

Easter Seals NH, Inc.

Annual Giving Manager

Manchester, NH · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Strong fundraising copywriting skills* Experience using donor databases/CRM platforms for analysis ... Vendor management experience (mail houses, tele funding partners)* Experience supporting recurring ...

Manchester Chamber

Annual Giving Manager

Manchester, NH · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Strong fundraising copywriting skills* Experience using donor databases/CRM platforms for analysis ... Vendor management experience (mail houses, tele funding partners)* Experience supporting recurring ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average weekly pay for tele fundraising in the United States is $2,320.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,942.31 and $2,653.85 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Tele Fundraiser, you need strong communication skills, persuasive abilities, and a basic understanding of fundraising principles, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) software and call center systems is typically required. Exceptional listening, resilience, and the ability to build rapport quickly are important soft skills in this role. These skills ensure effective donor engagement, higher fundraising success rates, and positive representation of the organization.

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Development Strategist

The Democratic Party

Washington, DC • On-site

$54K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

About Democratic National Committee
We're hiring! Are you fired up to elect Democrats up and down the ticket?
Position Summary:
The Development Assistant will play a critical role in expanding one of the DNC's fastest-growing fundraising programs, reporting directly to the Development Lead. This position assists in prospecting, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with our Leadership Circle donors ($1,000+/year), managing donor contact and giving records, and supporting innovative fundraising initiatives. The ideal candidate will be confident in making hard asks, highly organized, detail-oriented, personable, and passionate about helping the record-breaking grassroots fundraising team surpass its goals through effective donor engagement and relationship-building.
Responsibilities:
Donor Communication & Cultivation
  • Commitment to make 7 hours of cold calls per week
  • Conduct donor prospecting through research and cold calls
  • Draft donor correspondence, including thank-you notes and personalized outreach emails
  • Compile talking points and relevant news clips to share with specific donors
  • Help write and vet monthly and quarterly donor newsletters
  • Prepare call sheets and help staff grassroots call time, including taking notes and tracking follow-up items
  • Respond to donor inquiries and direct more complex questions to the Development Lead
  • Assist with refreshing and customizing Development Program ActBlue pages
Event & Program Support
  • Help organize virtual fundraisers to engage new donors
  • Support the Development Manager in tracking bundlers' progress on their custom ActBlue pages
  • Assist with special projects and initiatives to enhance the Development program's effectiveness
  • Assist with scaling digital and community fundraising efforts by identifying and engaging with influencers on Substack and other digital platforms
Donor Management & Administrative Support
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in NGP VAN and Development Program tracking system
  • Document all donor interactions, including detailed notes from phone calls, meetings, and email correspondence
  • Process and track donor acknowledgments, ensuring all $1k+ donors receive personalized thank-you emails within one week of their donation
  • Prepare call sheets and briefing materials for the Development Manager's donor meetings
  • Support outreach operations to maximize capacity
  • Monitor incoming high-dollar gifts and assist with follow-up communications
Donor Research & Prospecting
  • Conduct prospect research to identify potential new donors and gather relevant information
  • Research donors' political giving history and non-political philanthropic interests
  • Create and maintain profiles of prospective and current donors
  • Identify mid-level donors who have volunteered as stronger prospects for giving and/or bundling
  • Help analyze donor data to identify patterns and opportunities for donor cultivation
  • Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.

Qualifications:
Required
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Deep understanding of political fundraising landscape
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
  • Confident making hard asks on the phone
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace
  • Experience with or ability to quickly learn NGP
Preferred
  • Experience with donor database management
  • Knowledge of campaign finance regulations, including giving limits
  • Previous experience in political fundraising or tele-fundraising
  • Familiarity with ActBlue

Salary: The starting salary for the Development Strategist position is $54,100.00, on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position, which means you will be eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 in a given workweek. This position is in the bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local-500.
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
Benefits:
The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
  • Generous paid time off, including federal holidays and open leave
  • Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents; 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee
  • Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase
  • Up to a 5% employer match DNC 401(k) plan
  • Pre-tax flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents

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