Nathan Sage is running for U.S. Senate in Iowa to fight for working-class families in Washington—and we’re building a team that’s ready to fight by his side. We are looking for an ** experienced Finance Director** to lead our fundraising efforts in a highly competitive, people-powered campaign.
Position: Finance Director
Location: Des Moines, IA
Salary: $6,000–$12,000/month, based on experience
About the Role:
As Finance Director, you will develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy to ensure our campaign has the resources to challenge entrenched politicians. The ideal candidate will have experience raising money for a political campaign, be highly organized, and bring a creative, strategic approach to grassroots and major donor fundraising.
Planning & Strategy
Develop and implement a detailed fundraising plan.
Set and track weekly, monthly, and quarterly fundraising goals.
Coordinate with campaign leadership to align finance strategy with budget needs.
Fundraising Execution
Organize and staff candidate call time, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
Draft fundraising materials, including event invitations, direct mail, and online appeals.
Plan and execute fundraising events, recruit hosts, and manage finance committees.
Expand the donor base through strategic research and outreach.
Management & Operations
Hire, train, and oversee finance team staff, volunteers, and consultants.
Manage fundraising events calendar and coordinate candidate’s finance schedule.
Track, analyze, and report fundraising performance metrics.
Foster a high-energy, innovative fundraising culture
Proven experience raising money for a political campaign.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated.
Strong communication skills, both internal and external.
Proficiency in NGP, ActBlue, Excel, and other campaign finance software.
Willingness to work a campaign schedule, including some travel and irregular hours.
This campaign is about standing up for working families, supporting Veterans, and saving the American dream. If you’re ready to fight back, ** we’d love to hear from you!**