The Arizona Democratic Party: Finance Director

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DEPARTMENT

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Core Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Management

• Manage and mentor finance staff, including assigning, supervising, and directing their work.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive finance plan aligned with ADP’s electoral and organizational goals

• Oversee and manage ADP’s fundraising calendar, including:

• Two annual flagship galas

• Regional, in-district, and out-of-state fundraising events

• Small and medium donor events

• Track progress toward fundraising goals and adjust strategy as needed

Donor Development & Major Gifts

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospective donors

• Conduct donor research and build targeted call and meeting lists

• Staff donor meetings for party leadership, elected officials, and candidates

• Proactively identify and pursue new donors and fundraising opportunities

Digital & Collaborative Fundraising

• Collaborate with fundraising staff and vendors on email, text, and online fundraising efforts

• Support integrated fundraising campaigns that connect digital and high-dollar strategies

• Assist with fundraising messaging, signers, and donor engagement strategy

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with labor unions, progressive organizations, and allied partners on fundraising efforts

• Coordinate with campaigns, Legislative Districts (LDs), and county parties to support fundraising initiatives

• Provide fundraising guidance, training, and support to local parties and candidates

Events & Party Support

• Support fundraising and donor engagement tied to major party events, including State Committee meetings

• Assist with planning and execution of special events involving party leadership and elected officials

Team & Operations

• Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and contributions

• Ensure compliance with all campaign finance laws and reporting requirements

• Coordinate with compliance, accounting, and operations vendors and teams

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 4+ years of fundraising experience and at least one full cycle of experience as a Finance Director or equivalent senior fundraising role for a campaign or political organization is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience managing staff and fundraising programs

• Strong donor-facing skills with the ability to build authentic, long-term relationships

• Proven ability to plan and execute fundraising events and donor meetings

• Comfortable making direct asks and pursuing new donor relationships

• Willingness and ability to travel for fundraising events

Preferred

• Experience working with state parties, coordinated campaigns, or large political organizations

• Familiarity with labor and progressive fundraising ecosystems

• Experience training candidates, local parties, or volunteers on fundraising

• Experience with political fundraising databases and donor research tools

Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of NGPVAN, ActBlue, and Numero preferred.

• Outgoing, confident, and highly motivated

• Strong organizational and project-management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities

• Team-oriented, collaborative, and mission-driven

• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-moving political environment