Role Overview:
The Director of Finance Operations is responsible for overseeing the Management of Michigan fundraising events, Management of Deputy Events Director and support with cashflow and donor management. Reporting to Katie Costello, Senior Finance Director. This will be a full time position based in Ann Arbor, MI, although there is flexibility with remote work and a relocation timeline. This position offers compensation in the form of a monthly salary and healthcare benefits.
Responsibilities:
Management of Michigan fundraising events
Management of Deputy Events Director
Support with cashflow
Donor management
Principal Staffing
Compliance and donor management
Set and track weekly, monthly, and quarterly fundraising goals
Coordinate with campaign leadership and other campaign finance team members to align finance strategy with budget needs
Draft fundraising materials including materials for fundraisers, direct mail, and other appeals for raising
Expand the donor base through strategic research and outreach
Track, analyze, and report fundraising performance metrics
Oversee daily donation processing, deposits, and data entry.
Ensure all campaign fundraising activities comply with FEC regulations.
Review and approve FEC reports prior to submission.
Other campaign needs as required
Qualifications (Required):
Proven experience raising money for a federal campaign
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
Strong communication skills, both internal and external.
A minimum of 3-5 years work experience in campaign finance required
Must have transportation to attend events as needed
Proficiency with Excel and Google Drive, NGP
Willingness to work irregular hours including some nights and weekends.
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Ability to learn new skills and take on new challenges, with a desire to learn and a willingness to ask questions
Ability to balance between competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment while maintaining exceptional organization and attention to detail
Commitment to electing Abdul El-Sayed to the U.S. Senate
Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways
Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability
Qualifications (Preferred):
Raisemore
Experience directly managing/staffing a principal is a significant plus
Previous experience working in Michigan is a significant plus
Abdul for Senate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Abdul for Senate are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.