SDCC - Finance Director

Pennsylvania Democratic Party; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party seeks a Campaign Finance Director to lead fundraising for Senate races in 2026, beginning January 2026. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with strong research, organizational, and time-management skills and a passion for electing Democratic candidates.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Senate Finance Director, donor research using federal and state databases, staffing call-time, updating NGP with donor histories, planning fundraising

Qualifications

• Experience with NGP and ActBlue in at least one campaign cycle.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of current political issues and campaign finance basics.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Senate Finance Director to execute fundraising strategies.
• Conduct donor research using federal and state databases.
• Staff Senate candidate call-time and plan fundraising events.
• Update donor biographical data, contribution histories, and contacts in NGP.
• Perform data entry and database management.

Skills

Donor research

Time management

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Campaign fundraising

Tools

NGP

ActBlue

Canva

Microsoft Office

Google Drive

Campaign finance databases

Job description

SDCC Finance Director

Description

Campaign Finance Director

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party seeks a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve immediately as a Campaign Finance Director. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional research, organizational, and time-management skills, coupled with a strong passion for electing Democratic candidates. This position focuses on contested Senate races in the 2026 election cycle, beginning January 2026. The candidate must be willing to relocate within the designated region.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with the Senate Finance Director to execute fundraising strategies.
• Conduct comprehensive donor research utilizing federal and state campaign finance databases.
• Staff and support Senate candidate call-time.
• Regularly update NGP with donor biographical information, contribution histories, and contact details.
• Plan, organize, and staff fundraising events for Senate candidates.
• Perform accurate and efficient data entry and database management.
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to independently initiate and complete projects.
• At least one campaign cycle of experience with NGP and ActBlue.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Awareness and interest in current political issues and policy.
• Proficiency with campaign finance databases.
• Skilled in Canva, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Drive.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A genuine enthusiasm for campaigning, politics, and supporting Democratic candidates.

Requirements:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Compensation:

• Starting salary is $5,000 - $6,000 per month.

This position reports directly to the Senate Finance Director.

The Pennsylvania Democratic Party (PDP) is deeply committed to diversity and recognizes the critical importance of maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects our supporters and constituents. The PDP is an equal opportunity employer, firmly prohibiting discrimination based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Salary

$5,000 - $6,000 per month