Core Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Management
Manage and mentor finance staff, including assigning, supervising, and directing their work.
Develop and execute a comprehensive finance plan aligned with ADP’s electoral and organizational goals
Oversee and manage ADP’s fundraising calendar, including:
Two annual flagship galas
Regional, in-district, and out-of-state fundraising events
Small and medium donor events
Track progress toward fundraising goals and adjust strategy as needed
Donor Development & Major Gifts
Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospective donors
Conduct donor research and build targeted call and meeting lists
Staff donor meetings for party leadership, elected officials, and candidates
Proactively identify and pursue new donors and fundraising opportunities
Digital & Collaborative Fundraising
Collaborate with fundraising staff and vendors on email, text, and online fundraising efforts
Support integrated fundraising campaigns that connect digital and high-dollar strategies
Assist with fundraising messaging, signers, and donor engagement strategy
Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Work closely with labor unions, progressive organizations, and allied partners on fundraising efforts
Coordinate with campaigns, Legislative Districts (LDs), and county parties to support fundraising initiatives
Provide fundraising guidance, training, and support to local parties and candidates
Events & Party Support
Support fundraising and donor engagement tied to major party events, including State Committee meetings
Assist with planning and execution of special events involving party leadership and elected officials
Team & Operations
Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and contributions
Ensure compliance with all campaign finance laws and reporting requirements
Coordinate with compliance, accounting, and operations vendors and teams
Qualifications & Experience
Required
4+ years of fundraising experience and at least one full cycle of experience as a Finance Director or equivalent senior fundraising role for a campaign or political organization is preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing staff and fundraising programs
Strong donor-facing skills with the ability to build authentic, long-term relationships
Proven ability to plan and execute fundraising events and donor meetings
Comfortable making direct asks and pursuing new donor relationships
Willingness and ability to travel for fundraising events
Preferred
Experience working with state parties, coordinated campaigns, or large political organizations
Familiarity with labor and progressive fundraising ecosystems
Experience training candidates, local parties, or volunteers on fundraising
Experience with political fundraising databases and donor research tools
Skills & Attributes
Strong understanding of NGPVAN, ActBlue, and Numero preferred.
Outgoing, confident, and highly motivated
Strong organizational and project-management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities
Team-oriented, collaborative, and mission-driven
Flexible and adaptable in a fast-moving political environment