Finance Director NJ State Legislative Campaigns

DEMOCRATIC ASSEMBLY CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The New Jersey Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee (DACC) seeks experienced fundraising professionals to serve as Finance Directors for the 2027 election cycle. This full-time, in-person role supports multiple legislative candidates statewide across 40 districts, developing fundraising plans, managing donor relations, coordinating events, and ensuring compliant fundraising operations.

Responsibilities include candidate call time programs, donor research, tracking contributions, and

Qualifications

• Experience in political fundraising, campaign finance operations, or nonprofit development.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating fundraising activities, donor outreach, events, or revenue-generating programs.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with donors, candidates, and political stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute fundraising plans with the Campaign Manager, candidates, and DACC leadership, with measurable revenue goals.
• Manage fundraising programs across multiple channels including events, digital solicitations, direct mail, and donor outreach.
• Establish and monitor fundraising goals, track contributions and pledges, and identify opportunities to increase revenue.
• Prepare regular fundraising reports and progress updates for candidates, leadership, and DACC.
• Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgement letters, and other fundraising correspondence.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor management

Event planning

Project coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Team supervision

Tools

NGP VAN

NationBuilder

Mailchimp

Numero

ActBlue

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The New Jersey Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee (DACC) seeks experienced, motivated, and highly organized fundraising professionals to serve as Legislative District Finance Directors for the 2027 election cycle. With all 40 New Jersey legislative districts holding elections for the State Senate and General Assembly in 2027, DACC is recruiting Finance Directors to support competitive Democratic legislative campaigns statewide. Finance Directors will work as part of a team supporting multiple legislative candidates within an assigned district. Depending on the campaign's structure, staffing, and electoral priorities, the position may involve working with one or more candidates for the New Jersey State Senate and/or General Assembly. Campaign structures and staffing levels will vary by district.

Successful applicants will develop and execute fundraising plans, manage candidate call time, cultivate donor relationships, coordinate fundraising events, and track progress toward financial goals. Finance Directors will work closely with candidates, campaign leadership, fundraising consultants, and compliance professionals to maintain an organized and effective fundraising operation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising Strategy and Revenue Management

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising plans in coordination with the Campaign Manager, candidates, and DACC leadership, including measurable revenue goals, timelines, and performance benchmarks.
• Manage fundraising programs across multiple channels, including candidate call time, fundraising events, digital solicitations, direct mail, and donor outreach.
• Establish and monitor fundraising goals, track contributions and outstanding pledges, and identify opportunities to increase revenue.
• Prepare regular fundraising reports, revenue projections, and progress updates for candidates, campaign leadership, and DACC.
• Coordinate with fundraising consultants and other campaign partners to ensure fundraising activities align with campaign priorities and financial goals.

Candidate Call Time and Donor Management

• Develop and manage candidate call time programs, including donor research, prospect lists, call schedules, preparation materials, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare candidates for fundraising calls and meetings, including donor background information, contribution histories, and suggested solicitation amounts.
• Research and identify prospective contributors while maintaining and expanding relationships with existing donors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records, including contribution histories, contact information, pledges, and follow-up assignments.
• Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgment letters, contribution requests, and other fundraising correspondence.
• Supervise call time staff, interns, or volunteers when applicable, or directly manage these responsibilities based on campaign staffing.

Fundraising Events and Communications

• Plan, organize, and execute fundraising events, including small donor gatherings, receptions, and larger campaign fundraisers.
• Coordinate event logistics, including invitations, host committees, donor outreach, RSVP tracking, contribution collection, and post-event follow-up.
• Work with candidates, campaign leadership, political stakeholders, and fundraising consultants to identify event hosts and expand fundraising opportunities.
• Draft and coordinate fundraising communications, including solicitation emails, event invitations, donor correspondence, and digital fundraising materials.
• Monitor event revenue and expenses, evaluate results, and recommend future fundraising activities.

Finance Operations and Compliance Coordination

• Maintain organized and accurate fundraising records, donor databases, contribution reports, and financial tracking systems.
• Coordinate with campaign compliance professionals to ensure contributions are properly documented, attributed, and processed in accordance with applicable campaign finance requirements.
• Assist with collecting required contributor information and resolving incomplete contribution records in coordination with compliance staff.
• Track fundraising expenses, vendor invoices, and event costs in collaboration with campaign leadership and compliance professionals.
• Manage fundraising technology and databases to support donor research, solicitation programs, contribution tracking, and reporting.
• Ensure timely communication and coordination among candidates, campaign staff, fundraising consultants, and compliance professionals.

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on campaign needs, staffing, and district priorities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Previous professional experience in political fundraising, campaign finance operations, nonprofit development, donor relations, or a comparable fundraising environment.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating fundraising activities, donor outreach, events, or revenue-generating programs.
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with donors, candidates, and political stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and maintain accurate donor records, track fundraising commitments, and manage follow-up activities.
• Experience using fundraising databases, donor management platforms, call time tools, or comparable software.
• Strong proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office, particularly spreadsheets and document management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with candidates, campaign staff, consultants, donors, and political stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential financial and donor information.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, particularly during fundraising events and critical campaign periods.
• Ability to work in person and travel throughout an assigned legislative district.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving as a Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, Finance Associate, Call Time Manager, or in a comparable political fundraising role.
• Experience developing or executing fundraising plans for candidate campaigns, political committees, or advocacy organizations.
• Experience managing candidate call time programs, including donor research, call preparation, pledge tracking, and follow-up.
• Familiarity with New Jersey's political landscape, legislative districts, donor networks, and campaign finance requirements.
• Experience planning and executing political fundraising events, including donor recruitment, host committee coordination, and revenue tracking.
• Proficiency with political fundraising and campaign technology, including NGP VAN, NationBuilder, Mailchimp, Numero, ActBlue, or other fundraising databases, donor management systems, and call time/dialer platforms.
• Experience working with fundraising consultants, political organizations, organized labor, or other institutional contributors.
• Familiarity with New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) reporting requirements and campaign contribution regulations.
• Experience supervising fundraising staff, interns, or volunteers.

Candidates who meet many, but not all, of the preferred qualifications are encouraged to apply.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a full-time, in-person position based in New Jersey. Campaign assignments and office locations will vary by legislative district. The position requires regular travel throughout the assigned district and may involve statewide travel for meetings, fundraising events, and campaign activities. Finance Directors should expect to spend significant time coordinating fundraising activities, managing donor information, preparing candidates for call time, and supporting fundraising events. The position involves substantial office-based work, along with occasional evening and weekend events. The position requires reliable transportation and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Campaign work is fast-paced, and responsibilities may evolve as election priorities and campaign needs change.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Monthly compensation ranges from $5,500 to $7,500, depending on experience, qualifications, campaign responsibilities, and district assignment. Full-time employees receive healthcare benefits. Employment is at-will and tied to the applicable campaign assignment. We will communicate exact start dates, anticipated end dates, and employment terms during the hiring process.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applicants selected for an interview may be asked to provide two work samples, such as a fundraising plan, donor solicitation email, fundraising event plan, call time tracking document, fundraising report, or other relevant work product. Applicants should remove or redact confidential donor and financial information from any submitted materials. Applicants are encouraged to indicate their geographic preferences, availability, and whether they are interested in primary election positions, general election positions, or both. We will review applications on a rolling basis as campaign staffing needs are identified.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The New Jersey Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee (NJ DACC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.