CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR

Football Association Premier League Limited; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Football Association Premier League Limited in Chicago seeks an experienced Fundraising Team Lead to oversee a high-performing fundraising unit, driving revenue growth and donor engagement.

You will design fundraising plans, lead strategic initiatives with senior leadership, mentor staff, and ensure rigorous performance measurement while collaborating with marketing and program teams to maximize impact.

Qualifications

• Deep alignment with pro-America and America First values, especially as they relate to U.S. politics.
• At least 7 years of experience in fundraising, business development, or a related field, with a consistent record of meeting and exceeding revenue goals.
• Minimum 5 years of team leadership experience, with demonstrated success in team development and accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Background in political or nonprofit fundraising strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with data analysis capabilities and a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in CRM systems such as Salesforce and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong personal commitment to the mission of FPBP and the U.S. congressional relationship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of fundraisers, providing clear guidance and continuous support to help meet ambitious financial objectives.
• Set individual performance benchmarks and monitor progress regularly to ensure goals are met.
• Deliver training and mentorship to elevate the team’s fundraising capabilities and donor engagement techniques.
• Organize regular team meetings and one-on-one check-ins to evaluate performance and align strategies.
• Build a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.
• Design and execute robust fundraising plans in partnership with senior leadership to achieve both immediate and long-term revenue goals.
• Develop personalized engagement strategies for major donors based on their giving history and interests.
• Collaborate with marketing and program teams to craft donor-focused events, materials, and messaging.
• Continuously evaluate fundraising efforts through data analysis, refining approaches for maximum impact.
• Improve internal systems and communication channels to streamline fundraising operations and maximize team productivity.
• Regularly review existing workflows and processes to identify areas for enhancement and implement proven best practices.
• Proactively identify and eliminate inefficiencies that impede performance.
• Track and analyze fundraising campaign metrics on a consistent basis (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Prepare and present performance reports to senior leadership, offering actionable insights and recommendations.
• Adapt campaign plans as necessary based on results and evolving organizational needs.

Job description

Locations Showing: Chicago and all regions

Salary Range:

Fulltime

Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of fundraisers, providing clear guidance and continuous support to help meet ambitious financial objectives.
• Set individual performance benchmarks and monitor progress regularly to ensure goals are met.
• Deliver training and mentorship to elevate the team’s fundraising capabilities and donor engagement techniques.
• Organize regular team meetings and one-on-one check-ins to evaluate performance and align strategies.
• Build a positive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.
• Design and execute robust fundraising plans in partnership with senior leadership to achieve both immediate and long-term revenue goals.
• Develop personalized engagement strategies for major donors based on their giving history and interests.
• Collaborate with marketing and program teams to craft donor-focused events, materials, and messaging.
• Continuously evaluate fundraising efforts through data analysis, refining approaches for maximum impact.

Operational Efficiency & Process Optimization

• Improve internal systems and communication channels to streamline fundraising operations and maximize team productivity.
• Regularly review existing workflows and processes to identify areas for enhancement and implement proven best practices.
• Proactively identify and eliminate inefficiencies that impede performance.

Campaign Analysis & Reporting

• Track and analyze fundraising campaign metrics on a consistent basis (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Prepare and present performance reports to senior leadership, offering actionable insights and recommendations.
• Adapt campaign plans as necessary based on results and evolving organizational needs.

Qualifications

• Deep alignment with pro-America and America First values, especially as they relate to U.S. politics.
• At least 7 years of experience in fundraising, business development, or a related field, with a consistent record of meeting and exceeding revenue goals.
• Minimum 5 years of team leadership experience, with demonstrated success in team development and accountability.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Background in political or nonprofit fundraising strongly preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with data analysis capabilities and a results-driven mindset.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficient in CRM systems such as Salesforce and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong personal commitment to the mission of FPBP and the U.S. congressional relationship.