IL16 - Dani for Illinois Seeking Finance Director

[Dani for Illinois]

Dani for Illinois - Finance Director Job Description

The Dani Brzozowski campaign for Congress in IL-16 is seeking a creative and innovative Finance Director to help raise the revenue needed to strengthen our core operation and flip this seat from Red to Blue.  Directly reporting to the Campaign Manager and Deputy Campaign Manager, the Finance Director will oversee and develop general finance strategy; manage and schedule call time and necessary follow ups; assist in drafting fundraising emails and digital content; plan, promote, and coordinate virtual fundraising events; manage donor relationships; and serve as FEC compliance coordinator.

This position will require an individual to be a self-starter, capable of working independently in a fast-paced political environment. This is not an entry-level position. The ideal candidate will have experience in all facets of campaign finance operations, including call time management, small and high dollar event planning, donor research, online fundraising, budget management, and legal compliance. 

Responsibilities Include: 

• Draft, in collaboration with campaign leadership, a finance plan for the campaign to include major endorsements, individual donors, events, and both digital and email fundraising avenues.

• Manage and grow Dani for Illinois Finance Committee made up of high dollar donors and other stakeholders.

• Plan, coordinate and execute fundraising events as outlined in Finance Plan.

• Coordinate with campaign leadership to raise online contributions through innovative direct email solicitations, social media posts, and digital ads.

• Raise funds through consistent personal call time and prepare and staff candidate during call time. 

• Manage donor databases, conduct research on current and potential contributors, and prospect for new donors.

• Coordinate with Campaign Manager to monitor compliance and appropriately solicit, track, and report campaign finance contributions and expenditures. 

• Conduct accurate and timely donor follow up and acknowledgement. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• 2+ cycles of campaign finance experience - previous statewide or Congressional campaign experience preferred.

• Excellent personal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships. 

• Event planning and management experience.

• Detail oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to accountability, measuring outcomes, and a results-oriented culture. 

• Superior project management skills. Know how to plan a project or program, track progress, and adjust resources as needed. 

• Fundraising prowess, including experience with online fundraising and creative digital fundraising strategy. 

Salary is commensurate with experience. 

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to con...@daniforillinois.com with the subject line Finance Director Application.  

Dani for Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, promotions and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.