The Pennsylvania Democratic Party is seeking a full-time ** Deputy Finance Director** to support a fundraising operation based in Harrisburg, PA. With the Governor’s race at the top of the ticket, battle for control of the General Assembly, and 4 of the most competitive congressional seats in the country, we are building a year-round finance team ready to meet the moment.
Overview
The Deputy Finance Director will help build and execute our in-state and national fundraising plans, prepare for and staff call time, and plan and execute in-person fundraisers, among other responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Donor portfolio management: manage a portfolio of mid-level and major donors, with responsibility for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
Events: plan and execute party fundraising events from start to finish, including venue coordination, outreach management, RSVP tracking, and on-site logistics.
Call time: schedule, prepare, and staff call time with the Chair and other principals, prepare call sheets, manage follow-up, and ensure all touchpoints are tracked properly.
Donor acknowledgments: own and execute the acknowledgment process, including drafting thank-you letters, coordinating timelines, and tracking outreach.
Pledge tracking: support the Finance Director with pledge tracking and chasing, maintaining accurate records, flagging outstanding commitments, and conducting donor follow-up.
Team coordination: coordinate day-to-day workflows with, and delegate tasks to, associate-level staff.
National fundraising: support national fundraising efforts, including coordinating travel logistics, preparing donor briefings and materials for out-of-state outreach, and assisting with nationally-focused events.
Digital fundraising: collaborate with the digital fundraising team to ensure strong email/SMS appeals
Special projects: support special projects and strategic fundraising initiatives as they arise throughout the cycle.
Qualifications
Minimum 2-3 years of political fundraising experience, with demonstrated growth in responsibility.
Strong experience problem-solving with NGP VAN
Hands-on experience across call time, event planning, and donor stewardship.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
Strong communication skills; comfortable engaging donors and stakeholders across a range of backgrounds.
Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as the fundraising calendar requires.
Willingness to travel as needed throughout Pennsylvania
Job Details
Salary: $7,500 - $8,500 per month, commensurate with experience
Location: Harrisburg, PA / hybrid optional
Reports To: Finance Director
Target Start: August 2026
To apply: submit your resume and cover letter to**info@padems.org** with the subject line “First Name Last Name - Deputy Finance Director”. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled.
The Pennsylvania Democratic Party (PADP), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents.
The PADP is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of 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’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.