Dr Theresa Brooks for State Senate: Finance Director

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Position Overview

Dr. Theresa Brooks for State Senate is seeking a finance director for our campaign in the competitive Michigan Senate District 9. The Finance Director will work closely with the candidate and campaign manager, to execute a robust fundraising plan and maintain a detailed budget. The Finance Director will also manage all day-to-day fundraising operations, including call time, events, digital fundraising, and other tasks as needed. The Finance Director reports directly to the campaign manager.

Responsibilities

• Work with the candidate, campaign manager, and caucus to develop and update a finance plan.

• Set and monitor finance goals and update the campaign manager and candidate regularly on progress to goal.

• Work with the candidate, campaign manager, and caucus team to develop and update a budget.

• Manage all call time sessions with the candidate.

• Manage a prospecting process, including collaboration with volunteers and interns as needed.

• Schedule and build for fundraising events and coordinate with hosts.

• Oversee the campaign’s online fundraising program.

• Engage with small, medium, and high dollar donors on a regular basis and help the candidate build and maintain relationships with their giving base.

• Assist with campaign compliance in coordination with the campaign treasurer.

• Other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• At least one cycle in a campaign finance role (call time manager, deputy finance director, or finance experience preferred, but open to other roles).

• Experience managing a successful call time program.

• Experience with ActBlue, WarChest, and NGP.

• Ability to create and manage an extensive donor research operation.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.

• Experience working with a candidate or another principle preferred.