Riker for Congress: Finance Director

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Location: Palm Springs, CA

Reports to: Campaign Manager

Classification: Full-time, Exempt

Duration: Through November 3, 2026 (or June 2, 2026, if not in top two)

About the Campaign

We are a top-tier, highly competitive Democratic campaign fighting to flip California's 48th Congressional District, a Harris +3 seat after Prop 50 passes. Our campaign is powered by grassroots energy, a strong candidate with deep community roots, and a commitment to building a winning, inclusive movement.

Brandon Riker is the frontrunner in the CA-48 primary, having raised over $1.3M with over $1M cash on hand to flip this must-win seat for the Democratic House majority.

Position Summary

The ** Finance Director** is responsible for developing and executing the campaign’s fundraising strategy to meet ambitious financial goals. This position oversees all aspects of fundraising operations — including call time, events, digital fundraising coordination, compliance tracking, and donor outreach — to ensure the campaign has the resources needed to win. The ideal candidate is highly organized, strategic, and relentless in pursuit of financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive finance plan to meet weekly, monthly, and overall fundraising goals.

• Manage the candidate’s call time: prepare call sheets, track pledges, and ensure follow-up is completed in a timely manner.

• Plan and execute fundraising events, both in-district and nationally, including logistics, invitation management, and donor engagement.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with major donors, PACs, labor partners, and allied organizations.

• Work with compliance staff to ensure all contributions are properly reported and adhere to FEC regulations.

• Oversee finance staff and interns, providing training, structure, and accountability for call time and event operations.

• Coordinate with digital and communications teams to integrate online fundraising efforts into the broader finance strategy.

• Produce regular finance reports for senior staff, consultants, and the candidate.

• Identify and pursue new revenue streams, including bundling networks, coalition fundraising, and virtual events.

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years of campaign fundraising experience, preferably at the congressional or statewide level.

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Comfort and professionalism in donor-facing situations.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Commitment to Democratic values and electing progressive leadership.

• Experience managing staff and volunteers is a plus.

• Proficiency in NGP VAN, ActBlue, and Google Workspace.

Compensation

The salary range is set at $8,500 - $9,500 per month.