Summer Fundraising Fellowship

Team Whitmer Summer Fundraising Fellowship 

Team Whitmer is seeking 2 paid Fundraising Fellows for the summer. We are a fast paced team committed to moving the Governor’s priorities. This fellowship provides hands-on experience in campaign fundraising and will allow you the opportunity to get your foot in the door in any part of the political world.

Opportunities in the Fundraising Department:

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• Fellows will assist with event management including creating invites, prospecting, invite calls, managing invites and helping at events.
• Fellows will also assist with donor research, confirming phone numbers, data entry, prepping call sheets, thank you notes and prospecting projects.

Who we are looking for:

• Candidates should be hard working, organized, able to multitask, work independently, demonstrate sound judgment, and communicate effectively.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Suite and databases are a plus.
• A great opportunity for students, recent grads, young professionals or career transitioners who are interested in pursuing a career in politics.

This is a paid opportunity with a stipend of $1,250/month. The hours are flexible, although the ideal candidate would be able to work 18-20 hrs/week. We are looking for applicants who can fill the position until September 2025, based on the applicant’s preference. The positions will be based in Lansing, Michigan.

To apply: Email resume to mia@gretchenwhitmer.com with the subject of: Fellowship, Fundraising Department

Resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Deadline to apply: Friday, May 23rd. 

*This Campaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, protected veterans, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, criminal record information(except where permitted under applicable law), or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.