Finance Director

Ohio Democratic Party; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 83,700 - 100,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

A state political party is seeking a Finance Director for the 2026 election cycle. This role involves managing all aspects of the fundraising program, coordinating with campaign partners, and overseeing finance staff. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of campaign finance experience, proficiency in relevant tools, and excellent organizational skills. The position is based in Columbus, Ohio, with a salary range of $7,500 to $9,000 per month, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years campaign finance experience required.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong written and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage ODP’s fundraising program.
• Oversee finance operations and manage finance staff.
• Facilitate coordination with campaign partners.

Skills

Campaign finance experience

Proficiency in Google Docs and Sheets

Experience with ActBlue and NGP

Understanding of state party fundraising

Digital fundraising experience

Organization and time management

Strong communication skills

People management skills

Tools

Call time CRM/dialer

Job description

State Parties are responsible for building the infrastructure necessary for successful candidate campaigns up and down the ballot. Over the last few years, Ohio Democrats built a year-round organizing model driven by local community activists and volunteers. Ohio Dems are testing new technology and programs to build a modern, data-driven, and nimble force to elect Democrats statewide now and in the future. In 2026, every statewide office will be on the ballot – including the governor’s race and a special election to elect a U.S. Senator in the seat currently occupied by appointed Senator Jon Husted. With 3 DCCC Frontline Races to protect and 3 additional seats targeted by the DCCC, the path to a Democratic majority in the U.S. House and Senate will once again run through Ohio in 2026.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Ohio Democrats seek a talented, passionate professional to serve as Finance Director for the 2026 cycle. We are seeking an experienced fundraiser who will help serve as a strategic asset to ODP’s operation. The Finance Director will work closely with the Executive Director and the Chair to ensure that the state party’s finance operations are successful and sustainable.

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Direct and manage all aspects of the ODP’s fundraising program, including: overseeing fundraising for all 9 ODP accounts; maintaining and executing a finance plan for the 2026 cycle; maintaining and regularly updating a projections spreadsheet to inform budget and cash flow.
• Facilitate successful fundraising coordination with state and federal campaign partners.
• Oversee in-state and national fundraising operations, including, but not limited to, events, donor outreach and meetings, donor prospecting, labor and progressive organization relationships, and donor cultivation.
• Oversee Finance Department operations and manage finance staff, as well as the digital firm.
• Staff meetings and events with the Chair and Executive Director. Travel in-state and out-of-state as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• 2+ Cycles campaign finance experience
• Proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, ActBlue, and NGP. Experience with a call time CRM/dialer (such as Pingdex, CallTime.AI, or Numero) is a plus
• Understanding of state party fundraising, or fundraising for another entity with multiple accounts/fundraising vehicles, is a plus
• Digital experience, including building and sending emails to external (10K+ contacts) lists, experience with running fundraising texting or ads program, also a plus
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and in team settings
• Must have strong written and communication skills
• People management skills/experience are a plus
• Driver’s license and reliable access to a car

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Passionate and thoughtful about what and how they do work and whom they work with
• Resilient, resourceful, and adaptive to priority shifts and change (big and small)
• Kind but willing to apply soft elbows when needed
• Realistic but positive in outlook, not ego- or turf-driven, able to focus on opportunities when faced with challenges
• Collaborative by nature
• Fully invested in the success of Ohio Democrats

The salary range will be $7,500 – $9,000 per month and full benefits, including PTO, health, dental, and voluntary vision insurance. The hourly expectation will fluctuate depending on the campaign cycle, but will be a minimum of 40 hours per week. Housing will not be provided. Applicants must live in or be willing to relocate to Columbus, Ohio.

Ohio Democrats recognize our success requires a diverse mix of talented people. We are focused on building a staff that is diverse in race, gender and gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Candidates of color, women, LGBTQI, and more are encouraged to apply.