Dr Theresa Brooks for State Senate: Finance Director

Job Post; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr Theresa Brooks for State Senate is seeking a Finance Director to lead fundraising efforts in Michigan. The role focuses on execution of a robust fundraising plan, management of day-to-day fundraising operations, and reporting to the campaign manager.

The Finance Director will work with the candidate and campaign team to reach fundraising goals, coordinate events, manage online programs, and maintain donor relationships with various giving levels. Prior campaign finance experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one campaign finance cycle; roles include call time manager, deputy finance director, or related experience.
• Experience running a successful call time program.
• Experience with ActBlue, WarChest, and NGP.
• Ability to build and manage donor research operations.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Experience with a candidate or campaign leadership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update a comprehensive finance plan with the candidate and caucus.
• Set and monitor finance goals and report progress to the campaign manager.
• Develop and update a campaign budget with the team.
• Manage all call time sessions with the candidate.
• Oversee a donor prospecting process with volunteers and interns.
• Schedule and organize fundraising events and coordinate with hosts.
• Oversee the campaign’s online fundraising program.
• Engage with donors and maintain relationships across giving bases.
• Assist with campaign compliance in coordination with the treasurer.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Campaign finance

Call time management

Donor relations

Project management

Fundraising strategy

Tools

ActBlue

WarChest

NGP

Job description

Dr Theresa Brooks for State Senate: Finance Director

LOCATION

MI

SALARY

$4000 - $5500 (Monthly)

COMPANY

Dr Theresa Brooks for State Senate

DEPARTMENT

Finance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

MINIMUM LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE

Departmental Staff (a role in a specific department. Ex: Organizer, Finance Assistant, Social Media Manager)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Overview

Dr. Theresa Brooks for State Senate is seeking a finance director for our campaign in the competitive Michigan Senate District 9. The Finance Director will work closely with the candidate and campaign manager, to execute a robust fundraising plan and maintain a detailed budget. The Finance Director will also manage all day-to-day fundraising operations, including call time, events, digital fundraising, and other tasks as needed. The Finance Director reports directly to the campaign manager.

Responsibilities

• Work with the candidate, campaign manager, and caucus to develop and update a finance plan.

• Set and monitor finance goals and update the campaign manager and candidate regularly on progress to goal.

• Work with the candidate, campaign manager, and caucus team to develop and update a budget.

• Manage all call time sessions with the candidate.

• Manage a prospecting process, including collaboration with volunteers and interns as needed.

• Schedule and build for fundraising events and coordinate with hosts.

• Oversee the campaign’s online fundraising program.

• Engage with small, medium, and high dollar donors on a regular basis and help the candidate build and maintain relationships with their giving base.

• Assist with campaign compliance in coordination with the campaign treasurer.

• Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• At least one cycle in a campaign finance role (call time manager, deputy finance director, or finance experience preferred, but open to other roles).

• Experience managing a successful call time program.

• Experience with ActBlue, WarChest, and NGP.

• Ability to create and manage an extensive donor research operation.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.

• Experience working with a candidate or another principle preferred.