Wisdems

Finance Intern

Madison, WI · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago

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About the role

As a paid Fundraising Intern, you become the intelligence engine of the Finance Department.
You will be responsible for the high-stakes "detective work"-researching donor backgrounds and giving history, cleaning data in our NGP system, and preparing the "Call Sheets" that the Party Chair and candidates use to raise millions of dollars.
Your work directly fuels the conversations that fund our democracy.

You succeed by working as a team, stepping up to support teammates, and sharing knowledge freely.
You build strong relationships by treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and trust.
You communicate openly and honestly to build trust and alignment.
Event Support: Assist with the logistical backend of fundraising events, including tracking RSVPs, creating name tags, and managing check-in lists.
Collaboration & Teamwork: You succeed by working as a team, stepping up to support teammates, and sharing knowledge freely.
Respect & Inclusion: You build strong relationships by treating everyone with kindness, dignity, and trust.
Transparent Communication: You communicate openly and honestly to build trust and alignment.
During the upcoming election cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to hold Republicans accountable, elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and work to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term.
Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites.

Growth & Adaptability: You are dedicated to continuous improvement and challenge yourself to learn and adapt.
You are proactive in setting clear expectations, sharing the "why" behind decisions, and providing timely updates to ensure the right people have the information they need.
Strong Research Skills: Ability to find hard-to-locate information using various online tools.
Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel (sorting, filtering, formatting).

Previous experience with data entry or administrative work.
Knowledge of Wisconsin politics or geography.
Familiarity with NGP, VoteBuilder, or ActBlue.
Note: On-year requirements include working outside of normal work hours
including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary.
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.
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Ability to find hard-to-locate information using various online tools.
Tech Savvy: Proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel (sorting, filtering, formatting).
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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.
The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate.
We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

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