Why Your Progressive Organization Should Sign Up for GAIN Power's Virtual Career Fairs
It's About More Than Hiring—It's About Community Building
GAIN Power’s Virtual Career Fairs aren't just recruiting events but opportunities to strengthen the progressive ecosystem. Our next one is August 14th.
Who Should Participate in Our Virtual Career Fairs?
GAIN Power was built to support the diverse ecosystem of people and organizations powering progressive politics, elections, advocacy, and pro-democracy work. We know how critical it is to connect mission-driven talent with campaigns, causes, and companies working to build a better future.
🚨 The Short Answer: Anyone hiring in the pro-democracy space.
If your work is values-aligned — if you're fighting for equity, justice, climate, rights, or representation — if you're resisting authoritarianism and extremism — you belong in this community.
We use the term "progressive" broadly and intentionally. It's an umbrella term that includes everyone advancing democracy, opposing MAGA extremism, and advocating for inclusive governance, representation, and human rights.
💼 Organizations That Should Join Our Career Fairs:
✅ Campaigns & Political Committees - From local school board races to presidential campaigns, state parties, PACs, and coordinated campaigns
✅ Advocacy & Nonprofit Organizations - Climate, reproductive justice, economic fairness, racial equity, LGBTQ+ rights, democratic reform
✅ Labor & Unions - Organizations vital to democratic infrastructure, organizing workers and advocating for workplace justice
✅ Consulting Firms & Political Vendors - Digital, fundraising, field, communications, media, tech, or polling services
✅ Public Sector & Government Offices - Elected offices and public agencies committed to equity and good policy
✅ Training Programs & Academic Institutions - Developing political and advocacy talent through fellowships and training programs
✅ Journalism, Media & Content Creators - Independent journalism, democratic media, and movement storytelling
Can't Attend? You Should Still Engage
Even if you can't participate in the August 14th career fair, you should still be posting your jobs and engaging with our platform. Our network of over 170,000+ progressive and pro-democracy professionals means your opportunities reach mission-driven talent year-round through our various channels and platforms.
Our promotional reach includes:
👥 33,000+ newsletter subscribers who receive job announcements
📥 40,000+ Jobs That Are Left Google Group members
🧑💻 22,000+ job seekers with profiles on our Career Center
🗳️ 6,000+ employers already in our network
📬 5,800+ Jobs That Are Left Substack readers
💼 8,000+ searchable resumes in our database
🔗 6,300+ LinkedIn followers
📲 50,000+ social media reach for ongoing promotion
Career fairs are just one way we connect you with talent — our platform works for you 365 days a year.
Breaking Down the "Who You Know" Barriers
For too long, our movement has relied heavily on personal networks for talent discovery. While networking remains valuable, this approach leaves countless talented individuals on the sidelines—people who are passionate about progressive causes but lack insider connections.
Right now, so many people want to work to save our democracy—they are creators, organizers, managers, researchers, writers, data analysts, and have many more skills. They need to understand our ecosystems and all the ways they can engage. Your participation helps democratize access to progressive careers. When you showcase your organization, you're giving someone their first real look inside the movement. You're answering questions like: "What does a communications role at a progressive nonprofit actually involve?" or "How do I transition from corporate work to campaign organizing?"
The Ripple Effect of Transparency
When established organizations like yours participate, you create a powerful ripple effect:
You legitimize the entire event, encouraging other employers to join
You demonstrate industry best practices to smaller organizations
You create a "rising tide lifts all boats" environment where everyone benefits from increased visibility
You help talent find their best fit—even if that's not with your organization
The Strategic Value of "Smart Deflection"
Here's something we don't talk about enough: career fairs are excellent for strategic talent redirection. When you meet someone who's passionate but not quite right for your current needs, you can direct them toward other participating organizations where they might thrive. This builds goodwill, strengthens relationships across the movement, and ensures good people find good homes.
Why Virtual Works
Our virtual format removes geographic barriers, allowing you to connect with talent from across the country. It's efficient—you can engage meaningfully while staying at your desk. And it's accessible for candidates who might not otherwise have the resources to attend in-person events.
The Time Investment That Pays Forward
Yes, participating takes time from your day. But consider this: every conversation you have, every organization overview you share, every question you answer contributes to a stronger, more informed progressive workforce. You're not just recruiting—you're educating and inspiring the next generation of changemakers.
Building the Collaborative Culture We Need
Our movement succeeds when we work together, share resources, and support each other's growth. Career fairs embody this collaborative spirit. They're one of the few spaces where we can see the full landscape of progressive work happening across organizations, geographies, and issue areas.
Your Participation Matters
Whether you're a large organization with hundreds of roles or a grassroots organization with one internship, your presence signals that progressive careers are diverse, accessible, and worth pursuing. You're helping us build the transparent, collaborative culture our movement needs to succeed.
Ready to join us on August 14th?
Employers Sign Up for FREE to try out the platform
Customizable booth
Live 1:1 chats (video, text, or audio)
Networking lounge access
Pre-event support
Or maximize your investment with GAIN Power Organizational Membership:
Small Organizations (up to 5 employees): $500/year
Medium Organizations (up to 10 employees): $1,000/year
Large Organizations (up to 25 employees): $2,500/year
Extra Large Organizations (up to 50 employees): $5,000/year
Membership Benefits Include:
Unlimited career fair participation throughout the year
Premium memberships for your team
Job posting credits
Premium Political Page on DemocracyDirectory.org
Access to all GAIN Power events and resources
Don't see a plan that fits? Email info@gainpower.org
Financial barriers? Email info@gainpower.org—we never want cost to prevent allied organizations from participating.
👉 Register For Your Free Booth Here
Questions? Contact info@gainpower.org