Minnesota DFL: Deputy Finance Director

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The Minnesota DFL Party is now accepting applications for the following job. To apply, please visit www.DFL.org/jobs for full details.

Open Date: April 8th, 2025

Application Deadline: April 22, 2025

Start Date: May 1st, 2025

Title: Deputy Finance Director

Status: Full-time employment

Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills, in addition to understanding basic fundraising strategies. Familiarity with Minnesota politics is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, plan, build, and execute grassroots fundraising events.

• Communicate effectively with donors through email, phone calls, and in-person conversations.

• Manage a call time program for the DFL Officers and support call time efforts for the DFL Chair

• Conduct accurate and timely donor follow up and acknowledgement.

• Support in building, organizing, and executing two major state party dinners.

• Conduct research on current and potential contributors and prospect for new donors.

• Manage monthly small-dollar recurring contribution and thank you program.

• Manage and at times enter direct mail donation data into NGP.

• Oversee the DFL webstore and promotion of merchandise through online advertising and email campaigns.

• Provide additional support to other departments in high-intensity moments.

• Additional duties as assigned by the Finance Director, Executive Director, or DFL Chair.

Requirements:

• Exemplary time management, planning, and organizational skills.

• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.

• Familiarity with NGP and ActBlue.

• Excellent writing skills and computer skills, especially Excel and Google Spreadsheets

• 1-2 cycles of campaign experience (finance)

• Strong work ethic and willingness to work irregular hours, especially close to the election

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, with initial salary band of $65,000-$75,000. Employees of the DFL are paid on a bi-weekly basis and receive a competitive benefits package including health care and dental.

Diversity and Inclusion: The Minnesota DFL is an equal-opportunity employer. The DFL Party is committed to including groups historically underrepresented due to race/ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and/or ability. We strongly encourage members of underrepresented and marginalized communities to apply.

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