Bushra For Congress : Finance Director

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Finance Director

Bushra Amiwala for Congress – IL-09

Location: (Chicago/North Shore)

Start Date: ASAP | Full-Time | Through November 2026

About the Campaign:

Bushra Amiwala is a Gen Z trailblazer running to represent Illinois’ 9th Congressional District. A former Skokie school board member, tech professional, and the first Pakistani-American woman elected to public office in the U.S., Bushra is running a bold, people-powered campaign centered on economic justice, reproductive rights, climate action, and access to education. We're building a values-driven team to match the scale and energy of this historic race, and we need a savvy Finance Director to lead our fundraising strategy.

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial ** Finance Director** to design and execute a winning fundraising operation. You’ll work closely with the Candidate and Campaign Manager to build out call time, donor cultivation plans, event strategy, and compliance systems. This is a top-tier campaign with national potential, and we’re seeking someone with the hustle and strategic mind to scale our finance program to meet the moment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the campaign’s finance and fundraising strategy

• Build and maintain donor database and tracking systems (NGP, ActBlue, etc.)

• Manage call time: prep, staffing, follow-up, and list building

• Plan and execute fundraising events (virtual, small-dollar, and high-dollar)

• Cultivate relationships with individual donors, PACs, bundlers, and allies

• Write donor communications including emails, call time memos, event invites, and thank-you notes

• Track progress toward fundraising goals and produce regular finance reports

• Ensure FEC compliance in coordination with campaign treasurer or compliance vendor

• Identify new donor opportunities across Chicagoland, the national progressive space, and the South Asian and Gen Z donor networks

What We’re Looking For:

• 3–5+ years of experience in campaign finance, political fundraising, or development

• Familiarity with NGP, ActBlue, and donor research tools

• Organized, persistent, and detail-oriented—with a talent for building relationships

• Experience managing call time for a candidate or principal

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, startup-style campaign environment

• Deep alignment with the campaign’s values and mission

Bonus if you have:

• Chicago-area donor network or connections in progressive national giving circles

• Experience fundraising in competitive federal races

• Comfort with high-net-worth donor engagement and fundraising events

• Familiarity with compliance rules and reporting requirements

Compensation:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits included. Travel support as needed.