Evers for Wisconsin seeks Finance Assistants for governor campaign!

[Christopher Mills]

The Tony Evers for Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign is looking to immediately bring on Finance Assistants for the general election. As key integral members of the Finance Team, the Finance Assistants will play a critical role in the fundraising operation by working closely with the candidate and the fundraising team and will beresponsible for assisting the Finance Team achieve fundraising goals.

Duties:

• Work with event hosts to create, promote and manage the development of fundraising events
  
• Coordinate and manage all details and logistics for every event.
  
• Draft and distribute fundraising materials, including invitations for events and updates to Finance Team
  
• Staff fundraising events with the candidate and prepare necessary materials
  
• Performing event calls and working with volunteers and interns on event follow up calls
• Traveling across the state to staff and assist with events
  
• Research prospective donors, maintain fundraising and compliance database, update donor history, and track contributions
  
• Working with finance team on upkeep and maintenance of campaign databases, including donor information and prospective donor research
• Processing daily contributions and ensure thank you notes are mailed on weekly basisPerforming donor research, donor solicitation, and donor follow up 
• Assisting with recruiting and directing volunteers and interns
  
• Coordinating with other staff to ensure successful fundraising events
  
• Other duties as required
  
• Enthusiasm for Democratic politics and defeating Scott Walker.
  

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous fundraising experience ideal
• Strong written, communication, research, & interpersonal skills
  
• Knowledge of NGP Software preferred
  
• Ability to work independently, and manage multiple tasks
  
• Experience organizing and assisting events
  
• Deadline and results-driven with ability to multitask in a fast-paced campaign environment
  
• Must be willing to work irregular campaign hours with weekends and evenings
  
• Working knowledge of and experience with Google docs & Microsoft Excel
  
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
  

 

Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to working for Democrats, excellent communication and organization skills, knowledge of NGP, and a passion and commitment to defeating Scott Walker. The Finance Assistants will be based in Madison.

The position begins immediately. To apply, send a cover letter and resume via email to wisconsi...@gmail.com with subject line "Finance Assistant." Applicants of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.