Arena Careers

Dan Osborn is gearing up for a 2026 U.S. Senate race to bring real working-class leadership to Washington—and we’re building a team that’s ready to fight alongside him. We are looking for an experienced Finance Director to lead our fundraising efforts in a highly competitive, people-powered campaign.

Position: Finance Director Location: Omaha, NE 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 take on billionaire-backed politicians. The ideal candidate will have experience raising money for a federal campaign, be highly organized, and bring a creative, strategic approach to grassroots and major donor fundraising.

To apply, send your resume to [email protected].

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Compliance & Reporting
  • Oversee daily donation processing, deposits, and data entry.
  • Ensure all campaign fundraising activities comply with FEC regulations.
  • Review and approve FEC reports prior to submission.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience raising money for a federal 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 to the wealthy elite and fighting for everyday Nebraskans. If you’re ready to be part of a movement that challenges the status quo, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, send your resume to [email protected].