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Future Caucus Washington, D.C.
Nov 13, 2024
Full time
Position : Coordinator, Development Position Type : Full-time Reports to : Chief Operating Officer Location : Hybrid based in Washington, DC Anticipated Start : January 2025 ABOUT FUTURE CAUCUS Future Caucus has an audacious mission: activate young leaders to bridge the partisan divide and build a more functional democracy. Future Caucus is a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of elected leaders. We provide the resources, networking, and capacity-building opportunities for these policymakers to forge productive partnerships on critical national issues.  In 2013, Future Caucus organized the nation’s first and only caucus for young members of Congress, the Congressional Future Caucus, to build coalitions on future-oriented challenges. Future Caucus also scaled this model into more than 34 state legislatures, each with a Future Caucus consisting of young, high-potential legislators, and now engages more than 1,800 young legislators nationwide. Learn more at   www.futurecaucus.org .  ABOUT THE ROLE The Development Coordinator will be responsible for supporting the administration of Future Caucus’ development activities, helping with event-based fundraising and assisting with fundraising activities across foundation, individual, and corporate giving portfolios. The Development Coordinator will work closely with the CEO and COO to develop prospect/donor pipelines, ensure development data integrity, and maintain fundraising systems to power annual fundraising goals of over $3M. On a day-to-day basis, this individual will be responsible for 1) accurate and timely development administration, such as data-entry in our EveryAction CRM, gift processing and acknowledgement, and leading development meetings and action item completion; 2) drafting grant proposals, reports, and other collateral; 3) identifying and supporting outreach for donors for our Rising Star Awards, Future Summits, and other events The individual in this role will also provide limited operational and administrative support to the COO as it relates to scheduling and information sharing, and may be called upon to support our CEO at in-person and virtual fundraising events and meetings. They should have an entrepreneurial spirit, excellent communication and organizational skills, be comfortable working independently, and be willing to travel as needed Requirements The Development Coordinator will work with the CEO, COO, and other members of the staff to: Manage and maintain EveryAction (donor database) to ensure up-to-date relationship tracking and giving projections, including timely data entry, gift processing, data clean-up and records updates, reporting, and analysis of donor/giving patterns.  Draft development collateral and donor communications including grant proposals, grant reports, fundraising emails, project summaries, and more. Manage Future Caucus’ prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship of individual, corporate, and foundation supporters through a moves management system. Support the schedule and project management of grant reports and proposals from inception to completion. Assist with fundraising for the Rising Star Awards, Future Summit, and other Future Caucus lawmaker events.  Coordinate internal Development meetings, setting agendas and creating action items for CEO, COO, and other team members. Prepare donor research and provide administrative support for CEO and COO’s donor meetings, travel, and other donor engagements. Maintain all administrative development activities and maintain donor files, including electronic files. Process gifts and prepare invoices and acknowledgements letters. Perform other duties and tasks as needed. QUALIFICATIONS 1-2 years of demonstrated success in nonprofit fundraising Excellent writing skills Detail-oriented Experience with event-based fundraising or recruiting corporate sponsors/donors Experience with at least one donor relations management tool (such as NGPVAN, EveryAction, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or other CRMs) Commitment to upholding good ethics and best practices in fundraising Commitment to Future Caucus’ mission of working across party lines OUR VALUES In 2020, Future Caucus unveiled a set of organizational value statements developed collaboratively by our team. This ethos represents what we believe in at Future Caucus, and what we have worked to establish during the last eleven years. These are the values we have set for ourselves, and what we see come to life through our legislators in our network, partners, and supporters: Listen First: communicate openly and respectfully - make room for others at the table Say “We”: there is no “I” in Future Caucus - welcome diversity; it makes us stronger Build Trust: Integrity in our relationships is fundamental - be reliable and follow through Empower Others: Be empathetic - practice transparency and collaborate openly Break Barriers: Climb it, go through it, or work around it - limits are challenges to overcome Innovate Freely: Disruption leads to creative solutions - forge a new path forward Benefits LOCATION Future Caucus is currently in a hybrid work environment, and the ideal candidate would be currently in the Washington, DC area or able to relocate to the area by the start date. Limited amount of travel is expected. COMPENSATION Salary range: $58,656 - $64,328, commensurate with experience. Highly competitive benefits provided, including commuter/telework stipend, 401k program, unlimited vacation policy, professional development stipend, and comprehensive health benefits. CULTURE AND CONNECTION Future Caucus aspires to an organizational culture based on our values, where our team is connected and collaborative.  We take time to share in the wins and impact of our work, chat over regular employer-paid lunches, learn together, and participate in local social and service activities.  We are eager to add team members who share our values and will continue building our positive culture. HIRING PROCESS The priority deadline for this role is November 22, 2024   and we anticipate communicating to all candidates following our priority deadline.  Applications received after this date will be evaluated on a rolling basis. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION As an equal opportunity employer, Future Caucus is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented groups to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and multilingual individuals. Reference checks are conducted on all prospective new hires.
Future Caucus
Nov 06, 2024
Full time
Position:   Coordinator, Policy Innovation Lab Position Type:   Full-Time Reports to:   Director, Policy Innovation Lab Location:   Hybrid (Based in Washington, DC)  Anticipated Start:   January 2025 ABOUT THE ROLE The Policy Innovation Lab Coordinator will help facilitate policy programming and operations for Future Caucus’ Innovation Lab, connecting young lawmakers with resources and expertise to help them craft evidence-based bipartisan policy. The Coordinator will help provide lawmakers with impactful educational opportunities that support legislative innovation and collaboration. The Coordinator will work closely with the Future Caucus team to assist in the planning and implementation of programming and activities for the Innovation Lab and its Fellowship program. This role is committed to supporting legislators from all political backgrounds, coordinating the resources they need to successfully pass forward-thinking bipartisan legislation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and an effective communicator with some experience in policy or event coordination. Experience with state or federal legislative offices or policy organizations is preferred but not required.  This role reports directly to the Director, Policy Innovation Lab. ABOUT FUTURE CAUCUS Future Caucus has an audacious mission: activate young leaders to bridge the partisan divide and build a more functional democracy. Future Caucus is a national, nonpartisan organization dedicated to supporting the next generation of elected leaders. We provide the resources, networking, and capacity-building opportunities for these policymakers to forge productive partnerships on critical national issues.  In 2013, Future Caucus organized the nation’s first and only caucus for young members of Congress, the Congressional Future Caucus, to build coalitions on future-oriented challenges. Future Caucus also scaled this model into more than 34 state legislatures, each with a Future Caucus consisting of young, high-potential legislators, and now engages more than 1,800 young legislators nationwide. Learn more at   www.futurecaucus.org .  RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate meetings, events, and logistics, working directly with state legislators and collaborating with internal teams. Ensure programming execution runs smoothly, providing operational support for events, webinars, and educational sessions. Track and monitor legislation, keeping updated on the status of key bills. Maintain a comprehensive library of model legislation and policy briefs, and update Resource Hub with the latest resources and information. Provide targeted support to Future Caucus network members, including research and creating policy materials to advance chapter objectives. Support lawmakers with the policy resources they need, including providing connections to experts in their fields.  Contribute to research projects and grant reports.     Perform other related duties as needed. Requirements ABOUT YOU 1-2 years of relevant experience  Sincere commitment to Future Caucus’ mission of working across partisan lines Familiarity with state or federal legislative processes Creative, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated orientation Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently Effective written and oral communicator capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders Excellent research skills with the ability to condense complex information into digestible formats for diverse audiences Experience in policy, event coordination, or legislative settings is preferred but not required Technical proficiency with CRMs, like EveryAction and Quorum, and other platforms used for policy tracking is preferred but not required Benefits LOCATION Future Caucus is currently in a hybrid work environment, candidates must be located in the Washington, D.C. metro area, or be willing to relocate. COMPENSATION The starting salary range for this position is $58,656-64,328, depending on experience. Highly competitive benefits are provided, including transit stipend, 401(k) with employer contributions, generous vacation policy, professional development stipend, and comprehensive health benefits. CULTURE AND CONNECTION Future Caucus aspires to an organizational culture based on our values, where our team is connected and collaborative.  We take time to share in the wins and impact of our work, chat over regular employer-paid lunches, learn together, and participate in local social and service activities.  We are eager to add team members who share our values and will continue building our positive culture. HIRING PROCESS The priority deadline for this role is Dec. 1, 2024 and we anticipate communicating to all candidates following our priority deadline.  Applications received after this date will be evaluated on a rolling basis. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION As an equal opportunity employer, Future Caucus is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage members of historically underrepresented groups to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and multilingual individuals. Reference checks are conducted on all prospective new hires.