Political/Partnership Director

The Fairness Project; United States; Remote; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Action Fund is seeking a talented leader to develop and run a new political/partnership outreach program, building relationships with donors, stakeholders, and aligned candidates to advance PAF’s mission.

You will design operating plans, organize funding, and coordinate with PAF leadership, campaigns, and partner nonprofits. The role emphasizes clear reporting, stakeholder engagement, and a track record in political outreach.

Qualifications

• A record of building support for political organizations and nonprofits through briefings, partnerships, introductions, and ongoing outreach.
• Experience managing contact databases, pipelines, budgets, timelines, and performance reporting.
• A clear understanding of PAF’s work and enthusiasm for helping aligned candidates win.
• At least 5 years of experience managing political and stakeholder relations
• Established relationships with major players and organizational stakeholders, plus the ability to bring new supporters into the program
• Strong writing and presentation skills, with the ability to explain PAF’s mission, strategy, and results.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage the political program
• Organize funding for aligned candidates
• Promote PAF and partner nonprofit efforts to stakeholders
• Reporting: maintain a contact database, regular meetings, monthly reports, flag stalled opportunities, and coordinate activities

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Fundraising

Program management

Donor engagement

Policy understanding

Tools

CRM systems

Data tracking

Job description

Overview

Progress Action Fund (PAF) seeks a firm/talented individual to lead our new political/partnership outreach program, focusing on organizing support for aligned candidates and strengthening relationships with stakeholders who can help us reach the people we need.

PAF is a Democratic super PAC with a simple motto: when Republicans go low, we go lower. PAF is best known for its viral ads starring "Your Republican Congressman," which received immense praise and media coverage from Nicolle Wallace to even Steve Bannon. PAF’s ads gained over 270 million organic views on social media during the 2024 cycle, and the PAC also shown its ads an additional 181 million times in swing states on connected TV and streaming services.

The selected firm/individual will own the program's day-to-day execution, working closely with PAF leadership to identify candidates, build a fundraising operation, and promote PAF and partner nonprofits’ work to donors and other stakeholders.

Scope of Work and Responsibilities

1. Build and manage the political program

Develop a practical operating plan with clear priorities, timelines, and responsibilities.
Find prospective candidates and prepare recommendations for PAF leadership.
Work with leadership on program structure and execution.

2. Organize funding for aligned candidates

Develop candidate-specific funding plans with clear goals, timelines, and donor opportunities.
Identify, research, and cultivate candidates and prospective partners.
Prepare PAF leadership for candidate meetings
Manage outreach and follow-up

3. Promote PAF and partner nonprofit efforts to stakeholders

Develop and carry out a stakeholder engagement plan that increases awareness of PAF’s work and the work of designated partner nonprofits.
Build relationships with donors, philanthropic advisers, political leaders, organizational partners, and other stakeholders.
Translate advertising results, research, candidate support, and program accomplishments into clear, compelling materials.
Organize meetings, briefings, and events that connect stakeholders with PAF leadership
ID opportunities for introductions, partnerships for financial support, and broader visibility.
Keep stakeholders engaged with timely updates and consistent follow-up.

4. Reporting

Maintain an organized contact database and outreach tracker.
Hold regular working meetings with PAF leadership.
Provide monthly reports covering fundraising progress, candidate relationships, stakeholder engagement, and upcoming priorities.
Flag stalled opportunities and recommend concrete next steps.
Coordinate relevant activities with PAF staff, campaigns, partner organizations, and counsel.

The salary range for this position is $7,000-$10,000 a month, commensurate with experience.
Interested parties should submit their resume and a brief cover letter on past experience and interest in the position

• A record of building support for political organizations and nonprofits through briefings, partnerships, introductions, and ongoing outreach.
• Experience managing contact databases, pipelines, budgets, timelines, and performance reporting.
• A clear understanding of PAF’s work and enthusiasm for helping aligned candidates win.
• At least 5 years of experience managing political and stakeholder relations
• Established relationships with major players and organizational stakeholders, plus the ability to bring new supporters into the program
• Strong writing and presentation skills, with the ability to explain PAF’s mission, strategy, and results.