Donor Communications Specialist at WeVote – Oakland, California

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Join the WeVote Movement

WeVote has an open volunteer position for a Donor Communications Specialist, for 5 hours or more per week. You are an experienced professional with a passion for helping America navigate our current political environment. This is an opportunity to work remotely with our active team to help us get ready for multiple upcoming elections. Our ideal volunteer is passionate about politics and excited to use technology to educate voters and increase voter turnout. You’ll also gain valuable technical skills, have opportunities for leadership development, and expand your personal and professional network.

About Us

WeVote is a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote nonprofit startup and a celebrated Fast Forward nonprofit technology grantee. WeVote is a movement of over 120 active passionate, part-time volunteers (starting with the founders) who build mobile technologies that will touch and mobilize millions of voters on Election Day. We believe that many voters are busy, distracted, and impatient. We have a goal of providing a positive voting experience that helps people decide how to vote. More information at https://WeVote.US or @WeVote on X.

What You'll Do

• Develop and write engaging fundraising materials that attract and motivate new individual donors.
• Design clear, donor-centered messaging for digital campaigns, emails, and social media outreach.
• Collaborate with the Recruitment Team to align messaging across volunteer engagement and donor acquisition efforts.
• Create toolkits, templates, and shareable assets volunteers can use to make donation asks within their own networks.
• Support volunteers with messaging guidance, talking points, and creative content that helps them confidently introduce our mission and fundraising goals.
• Assist in developing and refining donor journeys and follow-up communications to convert first-time donors into recurring supporters.
• Track engagement metrics and use data insights to optimize messaging and outreach strategies.
• Maintain consistent voice, tone, and storytelling across all donor recruitment materials.

Who you are: Must haves.

• You want to work with an established and successful team. You are committed to strengthening American Democracy.
• You are striving for personal excellence, and want to do meaningful work that will make a difference.
• 2+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, or marketing.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills with an understanding of donor motivation.
• Experience creating social media, email, or campaign content that drives action.
• Creative and mission-driven, with a strong sense of initiative and collaboration.
• A willingness to work with and support other volunteers.
• Familiarity with CRM, email marketing, or fundraising tools a plus.
• 5+ hours per week during our core team hours M-F 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. PT

How to apply:

Submit your resume (at https://wevote.applytojob.com/apply/) and include a brief note/cover letter to why you are interested in WeVote and helping our mission.