Finance Director - NYS Senate Campaign

[Ian Phillips]

Seeking a Finance Director for a top-tier New York State Senate campaign who will work closely with the candidate and campaign manager to meet the financial goals of a near Congressional level campaign. The Finance Director will need to achieve a strategic balance between traditional call time and lining up larger donors, along with grassroots/small donor fundraising.  

District was won by Clinton and controls the balance of the NYS Senate currently held by a one-vote Republican majority. Candidate has lined up significant endorsements and faces no primary.


Duties:

Manage and execute strategic finance plan which includes events, principal call time, low dollar online solicitations and weekly, monthly and quarterly goals

Identify and research new donor prospects and opportunities

Manage principal call time and other activities to hit fundraising targets and deadlines

Execute and manage donor research and expand new donor networks

Assist in writing fundraising emails, mailers, and handouts

Manage, hire and train staff, interns, and volunteers

Ensure there is follow up on all correspondence and pledges



Qualifications:

1+ cycle of campaign finance experience – statewide or congressional campaign experience a plus

Proven commitment to elect Democrats or working on progressive issues

Knowledge of NGP and Excel

Must have strong written and communication skills

Working knowledge of campaign and ethics finance law

Experience with donor research and prospecting

Experience with targeting contributors and follow up management

Excellent attention to detail and highly organized

Time management skills

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Willingness to take on other duties as part of a small senior staff

Ties to NY a plus



Salary will be commensurate with experience.