The Gina Hinojosa for Governor campaign is seeking a Texas Finance Director. The Texas Finance Director will lead and execute the campaign’s Texas-based fundraising program. This role is responsible for building and managing in-state donor relationships, staffing the candidate, overseeing Texas call time and events, and coordinating closely with the Finance Director to meet ambitious fundraising goals.
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to info@ginafortexas.com with the subject line “Finance Application - Texas Finance Director".
Key Responsibilities
Build and manage the campaign’s in-state finance plan in collaboration with the Finance Director
Coordinate with the Finance Director on in-state fundraising goals
Work closely with the Call Time Manager, Finance Director, and consultants to ensure key Texas donors and prospects are consistently and strategically called
Cultivate, maintain, and grow relationships with high-dollar Texas donors
Plan and execute in-state fundraising events from start to finish, including recruiting hosts; coordinating call lists with the Call Time Manager; setting up ActBlue pages; creating invitations in Canva; staffing events; and managing all follow-up
Travel statewide to staff fundraisers, donor meetings, and campaign events
Prepare briefing memos for in-state fundraisers and donor meetings
Conduct targeted outreach ahead of in-state travel to schedule donor meetings and calls
Supervise and support in-state finance staff, consultants, and interns
Create and maintain a tracking system for major Texas donors, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records
Help coordinate the Finance Committee and ensure Texas donors have all necessary materials and information
Assist with additional fundraising needs and donor relations as necessary
Qualifications
Must be located or willing to relocate to Austin, TX
At least one to two cycles of campaign finance experience
Experience with specific platforms like Google Suite, NGP, ActBlue, and Excel (Numero experience is preferred as well)
Detail-oriented self-starter with an interest in Democratic fundraising
Access to a cell phone and laptop
Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure campaign environment
Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed
Preferred Experience
Previous campaign or political fundraising experience in Texas