Protect Democracy

Protect Democracy seeks a thoughtful, detail-oriented fundraiser to join our growing Partnerships team as an Annual Giving Officer. This is a unique opportunity for a talented early-to-mid-career fundraising professional looking to expand their skill set and make an impact in the movement to protect our democracy. As Annual Giving Officer, you’ll steward a portfolio of mid-level donors and run the engagement tools to grow it, including across our grassroots and peer-to-peer fundraising programs. About the position: In this role, you’ll be a key player on a small, highly collaborative and effective team. We seek to steward deep, long-term, trusting relationships with donors, engaging them as true partners in the broader democracy ecosystem. That approach has paid off: We’ve raised substantial unrestricted operating funds and built a solid financial runway, which lets us hire exceptional talent and launch high-impact interventions. These include 150+ legal actions, critical federal and state legislation, and creative solutions like VoteShield , which monitors and protects 160 million public voter records across 25 states. About the organization: Protect Democracy formed in late 2016, recognizing that the global wave of authoritarianism had begun to erode American shores . We have since assembled a team of 140+ experts who have served under Democrats and Republicans and in the senior ranks of other nonprofit, political, or media organizations. Our team includes lawyers, policy experts, legislative advocates, media strategists, writers, data analysts, and software developers. We deploy litigation, legislative and communications strategies, technology, research, and analysis to stand up for free and fair elections, the rule of law, fact-based debate, and a better democracy for future generations. For this work, our team received a Skoll Award for Social Innovation and a MacArthur Fellowship .  This is a remote position based in the United States.* The priority deadline to apply for this role is October 29, 2026 ; we will review applications received after that date on a rolling basis. The Annual Giving Officer will: Manage a portfolio that currently has about 300 mid level gift partners—both institutional funders and individuals—leveraging technology to assist in regular communications, soliciting gift renewals, and customized cultivation plans where appropriate; Aim to grow this portfolio of donors to 500 by 2028 through strong collaboration with Partnerships team members, active stewardship, and management of our newly launched peer-to-peer fundraising tool; Write & distribute high-quality quarterly e-newsletter & bi-annual e-appeals to grassroots donors, mostly through synthesis of existing material; Assemble high-quality materials and communications that reflect Protect Democracy’s voice and mission, including grant proposals, reports, and donor correspondence; Represent Protect Democracy in external meetings with donors and trusted intermediaries; Conduct prospect research to identify new high-capacity individuals and institutions aligned with our mission; Collaborate with the Partnerships team to set and track ambitious fundraising goals, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records; Independently seek opportunities to build and improve on Protect Democracy’s fundraising operations by closely examining needs, assessing possible solutions, and making concise recommendations; Contribute to Protect Democracy’s programmatic work and culture. The ideal candidate brings: Three or more years of professional experience, including experience working directly with donors; Demonstrated comfort and experience with identifying, cultivating, stewarding, closing, and renewing 4-5 figure gift opportunities;   Proficiency with fundraising tools and CRMs with a preference for Raiser’s Edge experience, and a desire to help our team use data and automation more effectively; Ability to correspond persuasively and authentically with key stakeholders; A solid understanding of the political and philanthropic landscape; Excellent judgment, time management, and follow-through; A growth mindset and collaborative orientation, including enthusiasm for giving and receiving feedback in all directions; A nuanced understanding of our country’s political landscape, the authoritarian threat , and the reality that our democracy has never fully represented communities of color; Unfettered enthusiasm for Protect Democracy’s cross-ideological and nonpartisan approach to protecting our democracy. At Protect Democracy, we believe that diversity isn’t just a strength — it’s a necessity for tackling the complex challenges facing democracy. A broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences strengthens our ability to analyze problems, craft solutions, and drive meaningful change. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and from across the political and ideological spectrum to apply. If you meet most but not all of the criteria listed above but believe nonetheless you’d be a stellar match for the role and could grow into it, we want to hear from you. The Partnerships team thrives on having a variety of perspectives and expertise working highly collaboratively.  Compensation The starting salary range for this role is $84,300-$94,000 (FLSA Exempt), commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience, capabilities, and skills, and in alignment with internal equity.

Protect Democracy seeks a Finance Operations Specialist to join our small, highly collaborative Finance team. In this role, you will manage the financial lifecycle of organizational spending, from budget and contract through purchase order, invoice, payment, and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance operations professional who enjoys owning complex cross-functional processes, understands how individual transactions connect to budgets and financial reporting, and is motivated by building systems that help an organization operate effectively. Protect Democracy was formed with an urgent and explicit mission: to prevent our democracy from declining into a more authoritarian form of government. We anchor all of our work in service of our mission: it is the foundation of our team, be it litigation, advocacy, or ensuring that our organization has the secure financial operations to continue to meet the urgency of the moment. This is a hands-on role with meaningful ownership. You will manage cross-functional financial workflows and participate in day-to-day transaction processing, partnering closely with Accounting, Legal/Compliance, People Operations, and teams across Protect Democracy. You should be interested in the full financial story behind a transaction—not simply whether an invoice can be paid, but what commitment it relates to, where it belongs in the budget, whether appropriate approvals and documentation are in place, and how it should ultimately appear in our financial reporting.  You can work remotely from nearly any location in the United States.* We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and from across the political and ideological spectrum to apply. A commitment to our mission and cross-ideological strategy for defending our democracy is essential. The priority deadline to apply for this role is October 15, 2026; we will review applications received after that date on a rolling basis.  Please note that candidates who reach the final hiring stage will be required to satisfactorily complete a pre-offer background check.** The Finance Operations Specialist will: Own significant portions of Protect Democracy's contract-to-payment lifecycle , coordinating cross-functional workflows from Finance review and contract execution through vendor setup, purchase orders, invoice review, payment, renewal, and closeout; Develop strong working knowledge of organizational, team, and project budgets and spending commitments , using that context to review proposed spending, maintain accurate PO and commitment records, monitor contract utilization and upcoming actions, and identify issues requiring resolution; Review and process invoices, reimbursements, and card transactions while protecting the integrity of financial data , ensuring appropriate documentation, approvals, coding, policy compliance, and connection to underlying contracts, POs, and budgets; Project-manage Finance Operations initiatives , coordinating stakeholders, timelines, decisions, dependencies, and execution through completion; Design and continuously improve Finance systems, workflows, and controls , including Ramp procurement/contract functionality, Finance Help Desk processes, integrations, automations, and procedures; Serve as a knowledgeable Finance partner to staff and vendors , independently resolving routine and moderately complex issues and exercising judgment about when matters require escalation; Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis by maintaining reliable committed-spend information, identifying potential variances, and helping connect operational spending activity to the broader financial picture; Contribute to broader Finance priorities and projects , including year-end, audit, reporting, systems implementation, and other cross-functional work as needed. The ideal candidate brings: Approximately 4–7 years of relevant professional experience in finance operations, accounting operations, procurement, accounts payable, or a related field, including experience across multiple stages of the procure-to-pay or contract-to-payment lifecycle; Demonstrated experience independently owning processes or workstreams and project-managing cross-functional work across financial entities involving multiple stakeholders, deadlines, dependencies, and deliverables; Working knowledge of accounting, budgets, and financial reporting , including the ability to understand how operational transactions and individual spending decisions affect the general ledger and broader financial plans; Sound judgment and problem-solving ability , including experience identifying discrepancies, resolving moderately complex operational issues independently, and escalating appropriately; Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-management skills , with the ability to manage substantial transaction/workflow volume and competing priorities without losing sight of the larger financial context; A proactive, systems-oriented approach , with demonstrated interest in improving processes, not simply maintaining them as they currently exist; A deep commitment to Protect Democracy's mission. Preferred, but not required: Experience with nonprofit, legal, advocacy, project- or grant-based financial structures; Familiarity with Sage Intacct, Ramp, or comparable financial/procurement systems. Compensation The starting salary range for this role is $84,300 - $94,000 (FLSA Exempt) commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience, capabilities, and skills, and in alignment with internal equity. 

Protect Democracy seeks several experienced, mission-driven Paralegal & Litigation Specialists . For these particular roles, we are only considering candidates with three or more years of federal filing experience in civil litigation. By joining  Protect Democracy as a Paralegal & Litigation Specialist, you’ll support multi-faceted litigation and legal advocacy projects focused on preventing authoritarianism, including work aimed at: Pushing back against unlawful executive actions and egregious administrative overreach; Defending advocates, journalists, and institutions from government censorship or unlawful discrimination; and/or Challenging illegal voter purges, voter intimidation by law enforcement, and unauthorized compilation of voter data. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced paralegal who wishes to hone their skills in all stages of impact litigation, case management, writing and research, and communications—over time, developing expertise in one or more area(s) of our legal work. An ideal candidate for this role brings a flexible, action-oriented mindset; excellent writing, research, and communication skills with a keen eye for detail; and a collaborative, team-oriented approach. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and from across the political and ideological spectrum to apply. A commitment to our mission and cross-ideological strategy for defending our democracy is essential. The priority deadline to apply for this role is October 15, 2026; we will review applications received after that date on a rolling basis.  You can work remotely from nearly any location in the United States*; travel is required and may, at times, be for extended periods. As Paralegal & Litigation Specialist, your responsibilities are to: Support litigation by: Managing and organizing case files and documents, Preparing and finalizing legal memos and pleadings, Coordinating court filings, and Help lead the discovery process; Conduct research, synthesize findings, and draft related memoranda, reports, and other communications; Cite-check and Bluebook, fact-check, proofread, and assist with drafting court filings, letters, and other public-facing documents; Engage professionally with clients, opposing counsel, partner organizations, and other external stakeholders; Draft external-facing communications materials, including press releases, social media, talking points, outreach emails, op-eds, and blog posts; Coordinate logistics for calls, including creating agendas, and drafting internal-facing communications (i.e. emails, presentations); Project manage components of litigation projects, including developing work plans, tracking and communicating progress toward goals, and offering and soliciting feedback along the way; Maintain and, at times, create information management systems, processes, and tools within and amongst impact teams; Strategize with other team members—actively contribute ideas during impact and litigation project brainstorming sessions and propose projects to advance Protect Democracy’s mission; Contribute to culture-building initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate brings: A minimum of three years of filing experience in civil litigation, including familiarity with: Supporting litigation through preparing, finalizing, and filing pleadings in court, cite checking and Bluebooking documents, drafting discovery materials and correspondence; and preparing administrative documents like pro hac vice applications; Navigating federal rules of civil procedure and state/local court rules;  Case management/litigation administration (including managing large quantities of documents and case file and folder organization); Strong writing, researching, editing, and proofreading skills; Experience project managing, ideally in a legal context; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Comfort giving feedback and managing “up, down, and sideways”; Nimbleness and an ability to perform well in a rapid-paced environment; Eagerness to learn new research, communications, legal and policy skills and processes; Ability to foster collaborative relationships and work in a team environment with people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; Rigorous attention to detail and the highest standards for excellence in execution; Ability to track, prioritize, and balance a diverse set of responsibilities; A passionate commitment to the preservation of democratic norms and institutions, and an understanding that our democracy has never fully represented communities of color. Preferred, but not required: Paralegal certification; Experience with Filevine; Experience with e-Discovery systems (i.e. Everlaw, Relativity). Compensation This position is FLSA Non-Exempt and eligible for overtime pay. The starting salary range for this role is $84,300 - $99,200 commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience, capabilities, and skills, and in alignment with internal equity.