Finance Director
Eileen Laubacher for Congress
Job Title: Finance Director Reports To: Campaign Manager, Taylor Gillespie Salary: $6,000–$8,000/month Start Date: ASAP Position Type: Full-time, through November 2026
Location: This is a primarily in-person role based in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District. You are expected to work on-site most weekdays, with limited telework flexibility. Evening and weekend availability is required for in-person events and campaign activities.
About the Campaign
We’re building a people-powered campaign to flip Colorado’s 4th Congressional District and elect Rear Admiral (Ret.) Eileen Laubacher. Eileen is a national security leader, mom of five, and public servant with deep roots in Colorado and a deep respect for the Constitution. This is a high-stakes race against Lauren Boebert, and we’re looking for a Finance Director who’s ready to bring hustle, strategy, and integrity to the fight.
Position Overview
The Finance Director will serve as a senior member of the campaign team, leading all aspects of fundraising strategy, execution, and compliance. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with experience in political fundraising, strong management and planning skills, and a sharp eye for both relationships and results. This is a critical role in a nationally targeted race with high growth potential.
Responsibilities
Strategic Fundraising
- Develop and manage an aggressive finance plan to meet ambitious fundraising goals with defined raise goals
- Identify and cultivate donor prospects (individuals, PACs, institutions) at all levels
- Build and maintain call time program, prep materials, and follow-up systems for the candidate
- Plan and execute donor events (virtual and in-person), including logistics and guest outreach
- Draft briefing memos for donor meetings and events
- Track national fundraising opportunities, endorsements, and allied organizations
Team & Operations
- Manage daily and long-term fundraising schedule and donor communications
- Oversee compliance in partnership with the campaign’s legal/compliance vendor
- Maintain accurate donor records in NGP or similar CRM system
- Support digital fundraising efforts with insight and list segmentation strategy
- Coordinate closely with campaign manager, call time manager, and consultants
- Produce weekly fundraising reports
Donor Stewardship
- Ensure timely and personalized follow-up and thank-you outreach
- Build systems to deepen donor engagement across giving tiers
- Monitor fundraising performance metrics and adapt strategies accordingly
- Cultivate donor relationships on behalf of Eileen and speaking knowledgeably about state of the race, campaign plans and persuasive messaging
Qualifications
- 2–4+ years of experience in campaign fundraising
- Proven ability to meet and exceed fundraising goals in fast-paced environments
- Strong writing, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Experience with NGP VAN, ActBlue, Monday, Numero, Google Suite; proficiency with Excel preferred
- Creative problem-solver with high attention to detail and commitment to integrity
- Passion for electing Democrats and defeating extremists like Lauren Boebert
To Apply
Email [email protected] with the subject line: “Finance Director [Your Name]”
Please include:
- Your résumé (PDF)
- A one-page cover note describing your relevant experience and why you're excited to join this campaign
Next Steps
First-round applications are due by August 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM MT.
You will receive an acknowledgment once your application is submitted. After initial résumé review, selected candidates will be invited to complete a short Google Form to provide additional details. From there, we will schedule first-round interviews.
If you do not receive a follow-up after the résumé acknowledgment, it means you were not selected to move forward at this time.
We appreciate your interest in joining the campaign and look forward to reviewing your application!