Texas Democratic Party : Finance Assistant

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Finance Assistant

Start Date: Immediately

Employment Type: Full time

Location: Dallas Fort-Worth area

Wages: $25.00/hr

Hybrid role- requiring 3 days a week in the office.

Union eligible

The Texas Democratic Party (TDP) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Finance Assistant / Call Time Manager. This position will play a critical role in executing our principal call time program, maintaining donor data systems, and supporting high-impact fundraising events. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in developing a career in political fundraising with a strong commitment to electing Democrats across Texas.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute principal call time program, including preparing call sheets, staffing call time, and tracking results

• Conduct donor research and develop prospect lists to support fundraising goals

• Directly solicit contributions and cultivate relationships with grassroots donors.

• Assist in event planning and execution, including donor outreach via phone and email.

• Maintain and update donor databases (NGP) with accurate and timely records of outreach and follow-up.

• Run and reconcile monthly financial reporting.

• Help with monthly general ledger journal entries and account reports for the team and management.

• Provide ad hoc reporting and support to team members and management as needed.

• Coordinate donor acknowledgments and ensure timely follow-up

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Development Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Passion for electing Democrats at all levels.

• Strong willingness to learn and adapt.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• 1+ years of campaign or other commensurate fundraising/development experience.

• High level of confidentiality.

• Experience with Financial software like QuickBooks Online or equivalent.

• Access to a cell phone, laptop, valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation.

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.

• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.

• Detail-oriented, precise, organized, and proactive.

• Ability to work independently and handle concurrent projects and assignments.

• Able to adapt to changing priorities.

• Willingness to take on new challenges.

• Strong work ethic.

Preferred Experience:

• Applicants with demonstrated fundraising experience will receive priority consideration.

• Knowledge of accounting principles is a strong plus (U.S. GAAP).

• A strong grasp of industry-standard tools, such as NGP, VAN, Excel/Google Sheets, Quickbooks.

• Established connections within the Texas Democratic donor community.

How to Apply: https://ats.rippling.com/texas-democratic-party/jobs

The Texas Democratic Party’s policies and practices relating to recruitment, employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. TDP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the recruiting process.

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