Fundraising Associate for Small Campaign Finance Firm - Harrisburg, PA

[MFStrategies, LLC]

Position: Finance Associate
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Salary: Commensurate upon experience

Start Date: 2/29/2016

 

Small Democratic fundraising firm in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a finance associate to manage a 2 to 3 client portfolio during the 2016 cycle. Clients include top-tier state legislative races and high-profile state candidates. Key responsibilities are as follows:

• Implement finance plans for clients on a quarterly basis.
• Plan and execute Harrisburg and in-district fundraising events, including:
• Recruit prospective event hosts
• Coordinate with hosts and campaign staff on all of the event planning
• Track and follow up on RSVPs/commitments.
• Staffing client events
• Manage and develop client call time, including:
• Identify PAC targets for Member call time
• Maintain client donor databases and call sheets
• Reinforce client contact with follow-up calls and e-mails.
• Build strong relationships with donor community and serve as liaison between clients and PACs.
• Meet and collaborate with clients and staff to address fundraising progress.
• Maintain the NGP donor database and other fundraising tools by tracking pledges, processing checks, updating lobbyist contact information, and entering relevant notes from client call time.
• Donor prospecting and research for new state and in-district donors
• Basic compliance work such as running regular campaign finance reports
• Miscellaneous tasks as needed.

 

An ideal candidate must possess:

• 1 cycle of fundraising experience
• A working knowledge of the NGP database
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proactive work ethic
• Excellent multi-tasking skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Be able to relocated to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Please send resumes and cover letters to ma...@mfstrategies.com