Fundraising Intern at Democratic Party of Wisconsin – Madison, Wisconsin

About Democratic Party of Wisconsin

WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. During the upcoming election cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and work to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term. WisDems’ work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide. Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join the team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.

Reports to: Finance Assistant

Application Deadline: June 5, 2025 (Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Deadlines may be shortened or extended as necessary. There is no guarantee this posting will remain open until the deadline or be closed on the deadline. This is a suggested timeframe based on organization needs.)

The Opportunity: We are looking for an eager and intelligent fundraising intern to become an integral

member within the finance team. In this role you will largely be assisting with donor research to ensure we

have accurate data and the best leads. Donor research is the basis for how we decide who is and is not

worth calling for money. Once we have enough donor research, we turn that data into actionable items for

our various fundraising programs (i.e. call time, events, etc) that fund our organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research prospective donors to find out details such as; donor history, contact information, their background, and other relevant information.
• Update giving history in NGP to keep track of recent donations.
• Clean up call sheets to ensure call time runs smoothly.
• Assisting with in person and virtual events as needed.

Qualifications (Required):

• Growth Mindset - Ability to take and implement feedback.
• Relentlessly Goal-Oriented - Enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
• Cultural Competency - Able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities. Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work.
• Exceptional Communication Skills - Demonstrably excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to Effectively Manage Relationships - The ability to gracefully steward donor, volunteer and political relationships.
• Organizational Skills - Demonstrated ability to handle incoming information from several mediums while remaining incredibly organized and not dropping balls.
• Strong Attention to Detail - Shows a demonstrated ability to follow processes in an organized and complete manner.

Qualifications (Preferred):

• Skills with Google Sheets and Excel.
• Propensity for research and finding answers to solutions that are not easily searchable.
• Skills with reaching out via phone (r.e. phone banking, cold calling, donor outreach).
• Knowledge of Wisconsin politics.

Benefits: TalkSpace virtual therapy, flexible schedule, and a free Calm premium subscription.

Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin candidates must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse array of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note on COVID-19: Candidates will be required to verify that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, except where prohibited by law. Fully vaccinated includes receiving any booster shots recommended by the CDC or other public health authorities within the timeframe recommended. Reasonable accommodations due to disability, medical condition, or bona fide religious belief will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.