Join Courier Newsroom as an Online Grassroots Fundraising Contractor to drive journalism and empower communities through impactful reporting. As a contractor, you will oversee the full cycle of national and state online donations, including email list management, content planning, database management, production, and reporting. Collaborate with the Director of Online Fundraising to test, pilot, and scale fundraising tactics across all digital platforms and drive thinking and recommendations of online fundraising tactics based on data-driven insights.
Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in grassroots email or online fundraising, with a background in nonprofit, advocacy, or political work;
- Strong project management skills to manage the entire lifecycle of email campaigns, including planning, production, and reporting;
- Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools to measure email program effectiveness;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for crafting persuasive emails and clear internal communication;
- Innovative thinking to create compelling email fundraising appeals;
- Familiarity with best practices in email fundraising and content to maximize donor engagement and contributions;
- Deep understanding between the national and state newsroom audience as it relates to fundraising communications;
- Proficiency in using fundraising software and CRM systems, with a preference for Act Blue and NGP-targeted email platforms;
- Proficiency in using graphic design software such as Canva or Photoshop;
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills to maintain complex databases and schedules;
- Proficiency in using Excel/Google Sheets
Benefits
- Competitive compensation: up to $7,500 monthly
- Opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment
