Position:     Development Coordinator
Program:    Zinc Collective HQ 
Reports to:    Senior Vice President of Growth and Engagement
Location:    Remote, USA
Status:     Exempt, Full-Time
Salary:    $75,00-$85,000  annually, based on experience
Benefits:    Health, Dental, Vision, PTO and 401k for eligible employees

ABOUT US

We Elect Democrats!

Zinc Collective works to recruit exceptional campaign staff, arm them with critical and emerging skills,
and deploy them onto the highest-stakes races—to win competitive elections, build long-term political
power, and secure persistent Democratic majorities. Together, our programs and investments leverage
expertise, innovation, and collaboration to power a more robust, effective Democratic Party with the
cutting-edge skills, best-in-class staff, and robust leadership pipelines that win cycle after cycle.

Our core programs are DigiDems—which finds, trains, and embeds digital and social communications
strategists directly onto the most competitive federal races to strengthen their capacity, help them
break through online, and supercharge their chances of winning—and Arena—which convenes,
trains, and supports the next generation of Democratic campaign staff, opening doors to political
careers and strengthening the Democratic staffing bench through cutting-edge training and career
development. 

Launched in 2018, Zinc Collective is a fast-paced, collaborative organization that is more akin to a
startup. The team is data-driven, solution-oriented, passionate about the mission, and obsessed
with delivering both high-quality programs and continuous improvement.

In 2026 and beyond, Zinc Collective will continue to invest in talent and infrastructure gaps, aimed
at ensuring that the Democratic ecosystem has what it needs to win. 

POSITION SUMMARY

Zinc Collective is currently seeking a Development Coordinator to join our diverse and high-performing
team. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Growth and Engagement, the Development Coordinator
serves as the backbone of the fundraising operation by ensuring all administrative processes are in
place to provide impeccable donor services. They will be responsible for implementing a streamlined
process for identifying, tracking, and cultivating new and existing donor relationships, preparing
briefing materials, and overseeing donor research, managing the donor acknowledgement process,
and assisting senior staff members with some administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity for
someone who is exceptionally detail-oriented, organized, passionate about Democratic politics, and
eager to use their skill set to affect change in the Democratic space. Limited travel is required for
this position.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Data Management: Oversee all aspects of donor data management, ensuring records
  are organized, updated, and accurate for all current Zinc Collective programs and future
  long-term focused projects. This includes:
  • Maintaining development database in CRM and other team resources
  • Assisting with data clean-up, including deduplication and reviewing edits to records
  • Coordinating with Zinc Collective data manager to ensure smooth integration into
    larger organization-wide data tracking practices
  • Owning and overseeing all development team trackers and 
  • Ensuring all calls, emails, and meeting notes are logged and organized in our CRM
  • Creating and facilitating gift acknowledgement process, drafting and producing
    donor letters and ensuring thank you notes are drafted and delivered regularly
  • Managing and regularly updating online fundraising pages, contribution forms,
    and other external documents
  • Generating up-to-date donation reports and crafting formatted giving summaries
  • Maintaining a working knowledge and background on all donors, especially
    high-dollar, multi-year contributors
• Administrative Support: Providing administrative and logistical support to the
  development team,particularly in managing donor relations and fundraising activities.
  This includes:
  • Draft requisite briefing materials, including memos, emails, and talking points,
    and follow-ups, while managing next steps for the Chairman, President, and other
    principals
  • Creating links and invitations, managing RSVP’s, and tracking pledges for events 
  • Compiling and creating folders and marketing materials for in-person meetings
  • Participate regularly in programmatic meetings and updates to stay connected and
    informed on ongoing work and successes
  • Work with Development team and compliance consultants to ensure the accuracy
    and timeliness of campaign fundraising reports
  • Drafting and producing donor thank you notes
  • Attend fundraising events, meetings, and gatherings, as needed
  • Drafting donor collateral, including program collateral and Development newsletters
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Coordinating internal meeting schedules, serving as a primary note-taker, and
    ensuring all meeting outcomes are shared in a timely manner
  • Assist with various logistical support for senior staff, including travel, scheduling,
    and ad-hoc requests
• Prospect Research and Management: Assist the development team with the identification,
  cultivation and solicitation of prospects for call time, events, and individual meeting outreach.
  This includes:
  • Conducting thorough research on potential donors and compile relevant
    information for effective fundraising outreach
  • Working with the development team to develop individualized plans and/or
    strategies for cultivation and solicitation of contributions
  • Maintaining and updating donor database with accurate call data and
    contact information

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: 

• Has 2-4 years of professional experience as a marketing or development/finance professional
  assistant on a political campaign or at a non-profit or mission-driven organization
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong time management skills
• Is an organized, driven self-starter who can work well under pressure, with a variety
  of people, and on multiple projects 
• Proven ability to master and learn processes and platforms quickly, analyze data,
  and synthesize information
• Ability to manage a project through day-to-day requirements, duties, and deadlines
• Comfortable owning a variety of deliverables, working independently, hitting
  deadlines, and being held accountable
• Solid written, verbal, and interpersonal customer service and communication skills
• Fluency with contact relationship management tools (HubSpot, NGP VAN, Salesforce)
• Experience managing sensitive information with professionalism and complete confidentiality
• Experience managing up and across teams
• Alignment with and excitement about Zinc Collective’s mission to work
  toward persistent Democratic majorities

THE MOST COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS WILL DEMONSTRATE SOME OF THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: 

• Demonstrated success with HubSpot, NGP VAN, and/or ActBlue
• Experience engaging directly with donors and high-level stakeholders at a political
  organization or campaign
• Experience building and executing a consistent donor acknowledgment process 
• Experience in researching and synthesizing information about individual
  donors, foundations, and organizations, using multiple sources and means of
  gathering details
• Passion for Democratic and Progressive politics

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The annual salary for this position is between $75,000 and $85,000, and is commensurate
with experience.

Zinc Collective provides the option of enrolling in medical, dental, and vision coverage plans
for both the primary employee and applicable dependents. In addition, we provide a generous PTO policy, 
and the ability to contribute to a 401k, with a match, after 6 months of employment. 


HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your resume online at the Zinc Collective job board. Only applications submitted through
this process will be considered. Please do not include a cover letter as those will not be
reviewed or factored into consideration. The deadline to apply is February 20, 2026, and applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Additional writing assignments, skills assessments, and
references may be requested during the interview process. 

For any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].


All employees are required to receive a CDC-approved vaccination against COVID-19
(including any eligible boosters) unless a reasonable accommodation is approved.
Employees not in compliance with this policy may be required to wear face coverings
when in the office or otherwise interacting with employees or
other stakeholders.

Zinc Collective provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, hair texture, or any other characteristic protected
by federal, state or local laws, and strongly encourages women, LGBTQIA+, BIPOC and all
qualified candidates to apply.    This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer,
leaves of absence, compensation and training.