POSITION DESCRIPTION
A progressive candidate is seeking a Fundraising Director (FD) for a high-energy grassroots campaign for the New York State Senate. This role has the power to pass more progressive, effective, and innovative policies and funding streams to communities throughout Queens, NYC, and New York State, and reshape the balance of power and community voice in Albany. To help us get there, we are seeking a passionate, hardworking, and experienced Fundraising Director.
The Fundraising Director provides high-level leadership and support for the candidate and will oversee/manage the fundraising team (small-dollar and large-dollar team leads), and collaborate with the Campaign Manager, candidate communications associate, and other roles as needed. They will ensure that the candidate is set up for success and that the campaign generates the necessary financial resources to hit key benchmarks, grow, and thrive.
The FD is responsible for developing and helping execute the overall fundraising strategy for our grassroots campaign for a State Senate office, in partnership with the candidate, campaign team, and kitchen cabinet. This role includes leading the fundraising team, advising on all events, communications as needed, and community relations. He/she/they will be the head of the Fundraising Team.
The ideal candidate possesses outstanding management and leadership abilities, effective communication skills, experience in campaign fundraising, and a deep understanding of New York/Queens policy and politics. The position is an excellent opportunity to hone leadership skills while working with a diverse and dynamic team of leaders, making a real impact locally and statewide.
KEY COMPETENCIES + DUTIES:
Help lead a team of passionate, energetic campaign staff and fundraising volunteers across multiple **** neighborhoods, integrating neighborhood and county work with state-wide partners
Serve as a key thought partner with the campaign manager and lead the fundraising strategy in partnership with the candidate
Lead the campaign launch process with clear fundraising recommendations and criteria
Support in the development of the fundraising plan and timeline, in collaboration with the Candidate, Campaign Manager, Communications Team, and kitchen cabinet
Work with the Candidate to advise on the long-term vision of the campaign, strategies to improve our work and organization, and help ensure staff are set up for success in terms of community integration
Successfully plan and execute fundraising events, communications, and digital outreach
Help to budget, report, and advise on fundraising progress in collaboration with the Treasurer, to ensure that campaign expenses do not exceed available funds
Travel throughout Queens, NYC, and to related political events
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
At least 2+ years of experience in campaign fundraising work
At least one year of full-time city, state, or Congressional campaign experience for a progressive candidate, ideally in New York
Outstanding management, leadership, and communications skills, plus political acumen
Exceptional attention to detail, especially with data/spreadsheets, event management, communications/copy, and campaign materials
Comprehensive understanding of related legal requirements and documentation needs, while maintaining meticulous and timely records for every single donation
Experience managing staff, including supervising at least one full-time staff member
Strong understanding of the political process, and how organizing, policy, and modern communications (social and earned media) can work together to move a campaign
Outstanding small-dollar and digital fundraising ability, with a track record of success
Solutions-oriented attitude, dedicated work ethic, passion for the mission
Experience with young adult engagement or related activity
Strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Experience with launching and growing a small grassroots campaign preferred
Familiarity with state matching funds requirements strongly preferred
Full-time in-person FD preferred from campaign launch through completion, but open to discussion for other arrangements.
Dates: Immediately through June 24th, 2026 Primary. The general election is in November 2026.
Open to fundraising firms, but in-house preferred.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
We are an equal employment opportunity employer and strongly encourage diverse ****candidates to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, medical condition including genetic characteristics, mental or physical disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, (including transgender status), weight, height, linguistic characteristics (such as accent and limited English proficiency, where not substantially job-related), citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.