Description
**Position: **Digital Fundraising Manager
Reports to: Digital Fundraising Director
**Location: **Columbus, OH
Salary: $6,500 per month
**Start date: **July
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Friends of Sherrod Brown is seeking a **Digital Fundraising Manager **to join us in Ohio. This person will work with the Digital Fundraising Director to support the development and execution of a successful online fundraising program for the campaign. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with exceptional writing skills, an eagle eye for details, and a passion for re-electing Sherrod to the U.S. Senate. This person will be expected to relocate to Ohio. The role does not follow traditional work hours and may require long days and work on the weekends.
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The **Digital Fundraising Manager’s **duties will include:
Work with the Digital Fundraising Director to develop grassroots campaigns across channels, including digital ads, emails, texts, social media, and more
Assist with overseeing and coordinating with the campaign’s digital firm on day-to-day tasks such as building mailings, QAing, approvals, segmentation, A/B testing, and more; provide additional capacity to write and produce fundraising copy as needed
Help manage the campaign’s peer-to-peer texting program, including drafting copy, building out broadcasts, checklisting to ensure error-free sends, and monitoring responses
Routinely update internal reports and analyze small to large data sets to optimize fundraising, track list behaviors, and ensure data-driven decision-making
Build relationships with external partners and assist the Digital Fundraising Director with managing the tandem fundraising program
Assist with drafting, producing, and proofreading rapid response content in real-time
Help manage the online merch store
Support the digital team by assisting with social content for fundraising, website maintenance, mobilization efforts, and digital organizing as needed
Other duties as assigned within and outside of the digital department
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Bonus Points include:
Ohio ties
Previous campaign experience
Basic knowledge of HTML and/or graphic design
Experience using peer-to-peer and broadcast texting platforms
Experience drafting email, ads, SMS, or social media copy for a campaign or candidate
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, or After Effects
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Compensation
Salary: $6,500 monthly
**Benefits: **Health, dental, and vision insurance available at no premium.
L **eave: **Paid time off will be available per campaign policy.
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**Hours: **This position schedule will vary based on the needs of the campaign and point in the cycle, and is likely to require evening and weekend work over the course of the cycle. This role is in the collective bargaining unit represented by IBEW Local 1466.
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To apply, please email your resume, portfolio, and a paragraph about why you’re interested and qualified to [email protected]. Use the subject line Digital Fundraising Manager: [NAME]. You will be contacted by the campaign via email if chosen for an interview.
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About Friends of Sherrod Brown
Friends of Sherrod Brown is the re-election campaign of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio. Like the Senator, our campaign works to honor the Dignity of Work and create a welcoming environment where members of our team are treated with respect and can grow and learn.
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Friends of Sherrod Brown is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all its forms. We welcome applicants from any educational background, race, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, mental or physical disability or disorder, HIV antibody status, parental or familial status, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Requirements
At least 1 year of experience working for a campaign, issues-based organization, non-profit, marketing agency, or company (fellowships and internships count)
Knowledge of online fundraising tools and eCRMs (e.g. ActBlue, ActionKit, NGP, etc.)
Experience using Google Workspace products, including Sheets, Docs, and more
Exceptional writing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail, grammar, and punctuation
An understanding of the current political landscape
Ability to work under tight deadlines with quick turnaround times, prioritize tasks, and adapt quickly to breaking news or rapid response moments
Extremely organized with the ability to track multiple priorities at once
Willingness to learn, share, and collaborate across departments
Knowledge of digital fundraising platforms and channels
Analytical and critical reasoning skills
Time management skills and situational awareness
Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to meet deadlines