Deputy Digital Candidate Fundraising Director

Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading political campaign organization as a Deputy Digital Candidate Fundraising Director. This role involves managing digital fundraising campaigns for key U.S. House races, collaborating with internal teams, and optimizing revenue across digital channels. Ideal candidates are creative, diligent, and passionate about Democratic campaigns, with experience in email and SMS fundraising. The position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family support

Retirement contributions

Qualifications

• Experience with email and SMS fundraising for political campaigns (at least 2 cycles).
• Strong writing skills and ability to produce digital copy quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage the creation of emails, texts, and donation pages.
• Collaborate on best practices to enhance fundraising results.
• Support development of departmental initiatives.

Skills

Fundraising

Collaboration

Writing

Tools

NGP

ActBlue

HTML

CSS

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee dedicated to electing Democrats to the U.S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports campaigns through services like field operations, fundraising, communications, digital strategy, research, and management consulting. Supported by contributions from individuals, organizations, and Democratic Members nationwide, we seek talented professionals committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority.

Note: Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to termination at the end of the election cycle.

Position Summary:

The Deputy Digital Candidate Fundraising Director manages digital fundraising campaigns alongside the Digital Candidate Fundraising Director. This role oversees daily digital campaign operations for key U.S. House races, collaborating with internal teams to ensure effective implementation, including advising on copy, segmentation, and targeting. The role involves working with campaign and firm teams to optimize revenue across digital channels. Candidates should be creative, diligent, and passionate about Democratic campaigns. This is not a standard 9-5 role; evening and weekend work may be required.

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Responsibilities Include:

1. Manage the creation of emails, texts, and donation pages, ensuring quality standards in grammar, accuracy, and functionality;
2. Assist in managing firms and vendors supporting fundraising efforts;
3. Collaborate on best practices, acquisition sources, and industry trends to enhance fundraising results;
4. Advise on testing, segmentation, and deliverability for additional programs;
5. Review content strategy and performance metrics with stakeholders;
6. Support development of departmental initiatives such as capabilities-building and infrastructure improvements;
7. Manage online partner fundraising programs to extend campaign reach;
8. Edit digital fundraising copy for clarity and accuracy;
9. Perform other duties to support the Digital Fundraising team’s success.

Requirements:

• Experience with email and SMS fundraising for political campaigns (at least 2 cycles);
• Management experience of online fundraising staff (preferred);
• Familiarity with NGP, ActBlue, and other CRMs/donation platforms;
• Knowledge of HTML and CSS is required; additional coding skills are a plus;
• Graphic design/video skills (preferred);
• Strong writing skills and ability to produce digital copy quickly;
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills.

Why You Should Work Here:

• Recognition and rewards for hard work;
• Opportunities to develop skills in political campaign operations;
• Experience with a broad Democratic battlefield;
• Networking opportunities with policymakers and Democratic leaders;
• Cross-team exposure within the DCCC;
• Core values of equity and inclusion;
• Comprehensive benefits including health plans, paid time off, parental leave, family support, retirement contributions, and more;

Diversity Mission Statement:

The DCCC aims to reflect the country's diversity, fostering an inclusive environment that supports equal employment opportunities at all levels.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

DCCC prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, and other protected categories, complying with all applicable laws.