Friends of Sherrod Brown: Digital Fundraising Manager

LOCATION

OH

SALARY

6500 / Monthly

COMPANY

Friends of Sherrod Brown

DEPARTMENT

Digital

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Campaign

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

APPLICATION LINK

[email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

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