Reports to: Major Gifts Director
Supervisory Responsibilities: Interns
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Union Position: Yes
SUMMARY
EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, is searching for a Major Gifts
Assistant to join our Major Gifts team. The Major Gifts Assistant provides administrative
support to the Major Gifts team, including database and resource management, research and
document preparation, and event coordination.
At EMILYs List, you’ll be part of a dynamic team committed to electing Democratic pro-choice
women up and down the ballot. Read on for more details about the job and about EMILYs List.
Essential Job Functions
● Maintain development database in Raiser’s Edge and other team resources and shared
documents in both Google Drive and our internal server.
● Enter and update donor pledges and contributions in Raiser’s Edge.
● Complete data entry, reporting, and tracking related to fundraising, compliance, and
campaigns, ensuring information is organized, updated, and accurate.
● Process department invoices, including from fundraising consultants and outside
vendors.
● Prepare and mail acknowledgement letters in coordination with the Major Gifts Manager
and Executive Office.
● Conduct donor research, including identifying prospect and upgrade targets.
● Draft fundraising materials as needed.
● Provide logistical and administrative support for fundraising events, including tracking
RSVP’s, handling donor information, and staffing in-person events.
● Assist with scheduling and note taking for meetings and events.
● Work with the Major Gifts Manager, Major Gifts Coordinator, and Major Gifts interns to
respond to team requests and donor inquiries.
● Facilitate collaboration between the Major Gifts team and other departments by working
with assistants and coordinators across the organization.
● Plan and maintain the schedule for the Chief Development Officer.
● Coordinate hiring, training, and project management for department interns as needed,
along with the Major Gifts Manager and Major Gifts Coordinator.
● Perform other duties as assigned.
● Adapt to shifting demands and priorities based on event schedules and upcoming
elections, including potential travel and occasional work on nights and weekends.
Qualifications
● The ideal candidate will be an organized, detail-oriented self-starter who can work well
under pressure, with a variety of people, and on multiple projects.
● Fundraising, event planning, campaign, or political experience is a plus.
● Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Raiser’s Edge or another
contact management database is a plus.
● All candidates should possess commitment and passion to elect Democratic pro-choice
Women, as well as a commitment to the diversity of our candidates, membership,
partners, and staff.
The salary for this position is $55,000 and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.
The starting pay for this position is equal to others at the same level throughout the
organization. To apply, visit our jobs site (Major Gifts Assistant posting) to upload your resume,
provide a cover letter, and fill out an application. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis
beginning Thursday, February 27, 2025. If you are selected for an interview, you will be
contacted directly. No calls, please.
Our office is based in Washington, DC. This position is based in the DC office with a
hybrid schedule requiring at least 3 days per week in office.
ABOUT EMILYs LIST
EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, works to elect Democratic
pro-choice women up and down the ballot and across the country with a goal of fighting for our
rights and our communities. Our work is centered around a fundamental vision: Run. Win.
Change the World. EMILYs List has raised $850 million in service to that vision and has helped
Democratic women win competitive elections by recruiting and training candidates, supporting
and helping build strong campaigns, researching the issues that impact women and families,
running one of the largest independent expenditure operations for Democrats, and turning out
women voters to the polls. Since our founding in 1985, we have helped elect the country’s first
woman as vice president, 175 women to the House, 26 to the Senate, 20 governors, and over
1,500 women to state and local office. More than 40% of the candidates EMILYs List has helped
elect to Congress have been women of color. Visit www.emilyslist.org for more information.
EMILYs List is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse
working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged
to apply.
DISCLAIMER
EMILYs List prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms,
conditions, or privileges of employment based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin,
color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and
expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran’s status, or any other basis
prohibited by applicable law.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being
performed by the person holding this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and
responsibilities. EMILYs List reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet
organizational needs as necessary.