Description

Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee

The DLCC’s sole mission is to win Democratic majorities and build Democratic power in state legislatures. To grow governing power, we battle to win and hold majorities, build their capacity to be self-sustaining, and expand the map cycle over cycle to shape the future of this country. As the official party committee dedicated to state legislatures, we also represent and elevate our ballot level on the national stage to bring more attention and resources to this ballot level.

Over the last decade, a reimagined and reinvigorated Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee has reversed electoral trends and shifted the competitive state legislative map in this new decade. While fighting from behind due to Republicans’ massive war chest, rigged maps, and focus among Democrats and progressives on the federal level, the DLCC has won back a dozen majorities in the states  – including a historic midterm election cycle in 2022 when Democrats flipped four chambers red to blue, and the President’s party did not lose a single chamber for the first time in modern history. 

The DLCC is an all-of-the-above committee that operates year-round, providing funds for the full scope of campaign work and running significant independent advertising to win races. The data, targeting, organizing, digital, communications and fundraising support, and strategic expertise we provide to states is invaluable. Winning state legislatures doesn’t happen in a single election — they are multi-cycle plays, and the DLCC’s work with our caucuses to lay the groundwork for future Democratic wins. And when the DLCC secures new majorities, Democrats move quickly on an agenda that protects fundamental freedoms and builds an economy for all. 

The DLCC has momentum in our strategy for the decade, and we cannot let up. Extreme MAGA Republicans are showing no signs of slowing down their anti-democratic crusade and there’s a long fight ahead of us that will require more investment, attention, and resources for state legislative races. Every victory at our level of the ballot is a win for the future of the Democratic Party, and this year, we’re capitalizing on our progress so far to defend our ground and keep expanding the map for Democratic power. 

Alongside our mission, we also value our team. We are explicit about our culture and values and how they impact our work and collaboration with others. The DLCC staff, along with our Board of Directors, are committed to holding ourselves to a standard of respect, inclusion, growth, and performance that meets the political and organizational requirements of the future we want to build.

Online Fundraising Assistant

The Online Fundraising Assistant is a member of our Development Department and reports directly to the Managing Strategist, Grassroots Fundraising. This position supports the day-to-day of email drafting and production, collaborates across the organization to advance our online subprograms, and assists in the DLCC’s overall online fundraising efforts. The Online Fundraising Assistant also works closely with the Managing Strategist, Grassroots Fundraising, Deputy Director of Online Fundraising, and Senior Director of Online Fundraising to ensure that all outbound content maximizes engagement and impact with donors, is accurate, and best reflects the DLCC's communications and political strategies.

The DLCC is located in Washington, DC, and our office has taken on a hybrid model for staff effective January 2022. This position is eligible to be permanently remote or for flexible work arrangements. This is a cycle hire position through December 31, 2026. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

The Online Fundraising Assistant is expected to model the values of the DLCC:

• CREDIBILITY: We are respected and trusted in words and actions.
• INCLUSIVE: The DLCC values the unique experience and perspective of all who work here. We strive to make all contributors feel welcomed, valued, and respected. We focus on outcomes, recognizing that people approach opportunities and challenges differently.
• INITIATIVE: We exhibit high levels of creativity in our work and need all team members to proactively contribute ideas to move our work forward.
• RESULTS DRIVEN: Our team undertakes projects professionally and executes them fully and to completion.
• RISK: We identify opportunities to employ new ideas and tactics, and execute these ideas when we believe the potential reward outweighs the risk. We evaluate, learn, and improve our strategy, both when the risks pay off and when they do not.
• TEAMWORK: We work collaboratively, additively, and in sync with our colleagues. Our individual work considers the needs, capacity, and expertise of those we work alongside.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the ideation and planning for email and mobile fundraising, as well as the broader online fundraising strategy.
• Pull regular stats and reports on performance across online fundraising channels.
• Draft and revise copy for email and mobile channels, and be responsible for the execution and quality assurance of products that are deployed.
• Play a key role in calendaring and programmatic brainstorms on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with developing and maintaining online subprograms, such as recurring donor recruitment and retention, mid-level, acquisition, reactivation, and membership.
• Help grow the DLCC’s base of supporters by contributing to testing plans and audience segmentation strategies to maximize engagement throughout the donor pipeline.
• Other duties as assigned, including some evening and weekend work.

Outcomes

• The Online Fundraising Assistant is an integral part of the ideation, creation, and execution process for our online fundraising executed by the DLCC.
• Assigned duties are managed and completed in a timely, detail-oriented, and consistent manner.
• The Online Fundraising Assistant builds and maintains a strong understanding of the DLCC’s organizational structure, mission, and political and fundraising objectives.
• The Online Fundraising Assistant continuously builds their skillset and knowledge base within the organization’s CRM and contribution platforms, such as Action Network, JoinIt, Switchboard, and ActBlue.
• The Online Fundraising Assistant considers the national political environment and utilizes internal collateral, messaging, and research docs to draft compelling, responsive, and well-written copy for the DLCC’s email and mobile channels.
• Feedback is consistently and thoughtfully incorporated into work product.
• The online fundraising team is supported in executing aggressive campaign plans, meeting organizational goals, and allowing DLCC to increase Democratic power in America’s state legislatures by winning elections.
• The online fundraising team is supported in its stats, reporting, and administrative functions. 

Physical Requirements

The DLCC is committed to supporting employees of varying abilities and to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to thrive at the DLCC. 

The requirements of this role, related to its physical demands, described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

All DLCC employees must be able to operate a computer and use a cell phone. For roles at the DLCC that include frequent business travel expectations, we can discuss reasonable alternatives to travel in some instances. Most roles also require communicating with key external stakeholders of the organization in person, via the telephone, or via email. Applicants with questions about accommodations may request to speak with our ADA liaison, Kennissa Brown.

Essential functions of the role include:

• Working from a computer for long periods of time;
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate using the telephone, email, and in-person with stakeholders; and
• This position has less than 5% travel and is eligible for flexible work-hour arrangements.
• This role may require work outside of normal business hours. 

How to Apply

Salary for the Online Fundraising Assistant is $61,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The DLCC offers a generous benefits package, including:

• More than 25 days of paid time off, including for Federal holidays, time off around Federal holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year, vacation, sick, wellness, and personal days.
• Fully paid health/vision/dental insurance for the employee + spouse/partner + dependents.
• Up to 6% retirement employer contribution.
• Monthly use-it-or-lose-it $100 transit benefit for employees located in the DC region.
• Employer contribution of $500 to employee’s Flexible Spending Account, and opportunity to withhold pre-tax income for Dependent Care Account.
• Up to $5,000 employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account for IVF-related costs or Adoption Assistance, and up to $2,500 for employer-paid Health Reimbursement Account for out-of-pocket dental and orthodontic expenses.
• Monthly $100 student loan payment benefit.
• Monthly $100 mobile phone reimbursement.
• and more. 

To apply for this position, please complete an electronic application via www.dlcc.org/careers by June 1, 2026. The DLCC may review applications after this deadline in limited circumstances; however, this is not a guarantee that your application will be considered if it is not submitted by June 1, 2026. Only complete applications through the application portal will be accepted. You must also include a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to be considered for this position. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for this position, they may request it in writing by emailing jobs(at)dlcc.org. No calls please. Applicants will be screened on a rolling basis.

The DLCC is committed to an inclusive and equitable environment and diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to engaging, retaining, and supporting a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DLCC 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, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, personal appearance, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, or any other legally protected basis. The DLCC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.

Requirements

Qualifications

• At least one year of digital experience on a campaign, committee, or mission-oriented organization, including but not limited to online fundraising, social media, or digital organizing.
• Excellent writing skills as well as strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A strong interest in data-driven marketing and communications. Exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working with CRM technology, such as ActionNetwork and ActBlue. Experience with Action Builder is a plus.
• Basic HTML/CSS experience.
• Strong attention to consistency, detail, and incorporating DLCC messaging and funding opportunities to our online audiences
• The ability to calmly and quickly support efforts to maximize donor impact in rapid-response moments.