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.
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