The Arizona Democratic Party: Finance Director

LOCATION

Phoenix, AZ

SALARY

$90000 - $95000

COMPANY

The Arizona Democratic Party

DEPARTMENT

Finance

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Party

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply using the link.

JOB DESCRIPTION

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