Development Associate or Senior Development Associate

TL;DR

Development Associate or Senior Development Associate (Fundraising Operations): Supporting a progressive political organization’s fundraising operation through CRM maintenance, prospect research, grant reporting, list management, and automation workflows with an accent on data accuracy, donor intelligence, and operational reliability. Focus on building briefing materials, interpreting fundraising reports, and managing fast-moving election-cycle processes across multiple stakeholders.

Location: Fully remote, but applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available. The temporary role runs through November 13, 2026, with a possible extension.

Salary: $60,000–$70,000 for Associate, Level 1, or $70,000–$80,000 for Senior Associate, Level 2. Additional compensation includes a $5,000 end-of-cycle bonus and a $700-per-month pre-tax work-life stipend starting August 1.

Company

hirify.global is an incubator and consulting firm using technology, data, experimentation, and randomized controlled trials to support progressive political and electoral organizations.

What you will do

• Maintain gift tracking, donation, pledge, call-note, grant agreement, and reporting data in the CRM.
• Pull and edit CRM lists for outreach, donor briefings, and reporting.
• Draft grant reports by compiling program updates, impact data, and funder requirements.
• Research prospects and prepare briefing materials for principal donor calls.
• Run established automations for prospect upgrades and donor briefing workflows.
• Manage process-improvement projects and produce reports on fundraising effectiveness.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail in written communications, data entry, and spreadsheet work.
• Prior fundraising, development, or grants experience: at least 1 year for Associate or 3 years for Senior Associate.
• CRM experience, preferably EveryAction or similar, or the ability to learn unfamiliar software quickly.
• Strong organization and project-management skills, including handling multiple requests and influencing stakeholders.
• Comfort using AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT for day-to-day work.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States is required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Experience with prospect research or list-building tools.
• Understanding of 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and PAC funding.
• Interest in progressive politics, advocacy, or electoral work.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first culture with teammates across the United States.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) matching.
• Possible on-call requirements during the election cycle.
• Eligibility for the collective bargaining unit.
• Temporary employment through November 13, 2026, with possible extension.

Hiring process

• Applications submitted by July 24 receive priority.
• The process includes an exercise and two interviews.
• Target start date is mid-to-late August.