Long Island Congressional seeks Finance Director

[Cory Miller]

Long Island Congressional Finance Director

Seeking a finance director for a Long Island based Congressional campaign who will work closely with the candidate and campaign manager to meet the financial goals of the 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.

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
• Work closely with compliance consultants and treasurer

Qualifications:

• 1+ cycle of campaign finance experience – statewide or congressional campaign experience a plus
• Proven commitment to elect Democrats or working on progressive issues
• Experience managing staff preferred
• 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
• Ties to NY is a plus

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send a 1) Resume, 2) Brief cover letter, and 3) two-three professional references to co...@duwaynegregory.com