Texas Democratic Party: Development Director

LOCATION

TX

SALARY

85,000-95,000 / Yearly

COMPANY

Texas Democratic Party

DEPARTMENT

Finance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Party

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit resume, cover letter, contact information, and three professional references.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth metro area

Reports To: Executive Director 

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Salary: $85,000- $95,000

The Texas Democratic Party (TDP) is seeking a dynamic and experienced fundraising

leader to serve as our Development Director. This is a senior-level role responsible for

designing, implementing, and scaling an ambitious, multi-channel fundraising

operation to power year-round organizing and ensure long-term sustainability for

Democrats in Texas.

The Development Director will lead a team of staff and consultants in building and

sustaining a robust financial support program, cultivating major donors, growing our

small-dollar program, executing fundraising events, and supporting compliance. This

position plays a critical role in building the strategic financial infrastructure necessary

to flip the Texas House, win down-ballot races, and elect Democrats across the board.

Responsibilities

● Design and implement an integrated short- and long-term fundraising plan in

collaboration with the Executive Director, senior leadership, and the Finance

Committee.

● Lead the major donor program, including identification, cultivation,

solicitation, and stewardship of high-level prospects.

● Manage and grow the grassroots fundraising program, including digital giving

(in coordination with digital staff), recurring donors, and direct mail.

● Lead the development and execution of high-impact fundraising events

across Texas and virtually, including signature donor briefings and house

parties.

● Engage staff and the State Committee by creating an organizational culture of

fundraising.

● Serve as a resource for Democratic County Parties, elected officials, and

candidates on fundraising strategy and reporting.

● Raise funds through consistent personal call time and ensure preparation and

oversight of call time for the Executive Director, Party Chair, and other

principal fundraisers; manage all related staff preparation, follow-up, and

donor tracking.

● Oversee the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive donor records

using NGP VAN and fundraising CRMs.

● Collaborate with the Compliance Team and legal counsel to ensure that all

fundraising activities comply with federal and state campaign finance laws.

● Supervise the finance and development team, including staff, interns, and

consultants.

● Provide fundraising training and support to Democratic county parties,

candidates, and elected officials where appropriate.

● Partner closely with stakeholders, including labor unions, progressive partners,

institutional donors, and national allies (e.g., DSCC, DNC, DCCC) to increase

financial support of Democratic candidates.

● Create and present regular reports and analysis for the Executive Director,

Chair, and Finance Committee.

Preferred Qualifications

● Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in political, nonprofit, or

university fundraising.

● Demonstrated continued success in managing high-level donor relationships

and raising seven-figure revenue goals.

● Experience managing donor databases and compliance processes, preferably

with NGP VAN and ActBlue.

● Track record of organizing successful fundraising events and call time

operations.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

● Strong project management skills and ability to execute on deadlines in a

fast-paced environment.

● Knowledge of Texas political landscape and Democratic donor networks.

Skills and Attributes

● Passionate about electing Democrats and building long-term political power

in Texas.

● Highly organized, proactive, and results-driven.

● Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

● Understand long and short-term strategy. Be able to help create a long-term

plan for the party, monitor programs, and stick to goals.

● Capable of motivating and managing staff and cross-functional teams.

● Willingness to travel throughout Texas and work evenings/weekends as

needed.

● Advanced knowledge of industry standard fundraising tools, including NGP

and ActBlue.

Submit your resume:****txdem.co/development-director

The Texas Democratic Party’s policies and practices relating to recruitment,

employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are

based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including

pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression),

national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic

information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military,

protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated

veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces

service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. TDP will not tolerate

discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If you have a

disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during

the recruiting process.

Together, we can build a better Texas. Join us.