Finance Director -- NC Senate Democratic Caucus

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Finance Director

Job Description:

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits located in Raleigh, NC. The Finance Director will be responsible for managing all aspects of the North Carolina Senate Democratic Caucus‘s (NCSDC) fundraising program. The Finance Director reports to the Executive Director and works directly with staff, individual members, Senate Leadership, candidates, allied organizations and more. The Finance Director is responsible for working with the Executive Director to create and execute a plan that will fully fund NCSDC’s effort in the 2016 Cycle.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a multi-faceted short-and long-term finance plan with programs aimed at multiple categories of donors (including PACs, high–and low-dollar individuals, other institutional givers, and online contributors) with program’s targeted at specific constituencies of donors.
  
• Work with NCSDC’s Finance Committee to execute and update plan
  
• Plan, schedule, and manage small-and large-scale fundraising events ranging from small social gatherings to large events with 100+ attendees.
  
• Manage member call time for the NCSDC, conduct all follow-up donor correspondence and pledges, and oversee thank you program.
  
• Build on existing donor database by identifying, researching, and recruiting new donors.
  
• Assist members in building strong relationships with major donors for the NCSDC.
  
• Track progress of program, and produce regular reports for Executive Director and Senate Leadership
  
• Work with NCDP’s compliance staff to ensure accuracy on state finance reports.
  
• Recruit and supervise interns to assist with data entry, donor research, and other finance-related tasks.
  
• Improve and maintain accurate records in finance database.
  
• Write or oversee drafting of direct mail and online/email solicitations.
  
• Assist incumbent members and challenger candidates with developing and executing their own successful fundraising plans until additional staff is hired.
  
• Track targeted campaigns progress on finance.
  
• Supervise Finance Staff in donor research, event planning, and other support activities.
  
• Staff all NCSDC leadership and other members at finance-related events.
  
• Work extended hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
  

 

Qualifications:

• Strong commitment to electing Democrats to state government.
• At least 2 cycles of political fundraising experience
• Exemplary time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and staff
• Experience with NGP
  
• Must have a car (position will at times require travel around the state).
  
• Experience in and knowledge of the political landscape and key people/organizations in North Carolina preferred. 

Salary is commensurate with experience. Health insurance and other benefits available.

How to Apply:  Email resume to Sen...@ncdp.org with “Finance Director” in the subject line.