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Company Overview

Ship Creek Group (SCG) specializes in projects with clear end goals that require multiple competencies, including local campaigns, ballot initiatives, and marketing for nonprofits. We are a one-stop-shop, our work ranges from coordinating a candidate’s schedule, to rebranding local nonprofits and small businesses, to shooting and producing professional TV commercials. Our team is built around the idea that a small group of folks with shared values and different skills can get stuff done more effectively by working together. We adhere to the simple premise that our work should push forward leaders, organizations, and ideas that raise the bar in our community.

We also anticipate potential statewide campaign work (U.S. Senate, Governor, or U.S. House) in the near future. If that moves forward we’ll be helping to hire a dedicated Finance Director for that campaign. A Finance Director for a potential statewide campaign (such as U.S. Senate, Governor, or Congress) would have the chance to build your own team, develop systems, and design the program from the ground up. If you're interested in that opportunity, please reach out directly for more details. Compensation and benefits for that position will be negotiated separately and will differ from what is listed here.

Position: Finance Director /Deputy Finance Director (Depending on experience)

Location: Anchorage, AK (Position requires in-person and remote work)

Job type: Full-Time Exempt (Permanent role subject to the outcome of a bi-directional check in after 6 months)

Start date: September 2025 (flexible)

Salary range: $70,000-$90,000/year, commensurate with role and experience

Reports to: Kim Jones, Head of Finance and Data Teams

Benefits: 5 weeks PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, retirement plan, profit-sharing opportunities

About the roles

We’re currently hiring for a senior fundraising position—either a Finance Director or Deputy Finance Director—depending on your experience and where you best fit within our growing team. Salary will flex based on experience, with room to grow in future cycles.

We believe great candidates don’t always follow a traditional path. While this role involves leading fundraising programs, you don’t need a background in fundraising to succeed. If you bring strong management skills, political instincts, and a willingness to learn, we’ll provide on-the-ground training and team support to set you up for success. Please treat the description below as a guide—not a checklist. If this sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you.

Bottom line: we’ve got a strong structure, a talented team, and big things on the horizon. We’re looking for someone who can grow with us and help shape what’s next.

Position summary

SCG is hiring a Finance Director or Deputy Finance Director to lead fundraising strategy and execution across a range of campaigns and projects. Depending on your experience and placement, this role may involve managing key programs within a collaborative team—or overseeing the entire fundraising operation, including direct reports and cross-functional coordination.

Fundraising programs will be tailored to each client’s needs and may include calltime, events, donor prospecting, PAC outreach, and direct mail. You’ll work closely with our compliance team to ensure all fundraising activities are properly documented and reported to APOC or the FEC, and you’ll coordinate with Campaign and Project Managers to keep messaging aligned and effective.

If hired as Finance Director, you’ll also supervise the fundraising work of our Digital Content Producer (who splits time between the Fundraising and Digital teams) and serve on SCG’s Senior Leadership Team, helping shape the firm’s strategy and direction.

Duties & areas of activity*

Direct Management (25-50%)

• Hire, train, and support members of the Fundraising Team, creating a positive team culture and developing tools and processes to set everyone up for success.
• Delegate responsibilities equitably, hold regular check-ins, identify growth opportunities, and ensure smooth coverage during team absences.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team on high-level decisions related to business operations, client strategy, and staffing.

Fundraising Program Execution (50-75%)

• Build and manage tailored fundraising systems for each campaign or project—from setting up donor databases and calltime structures to creating unique donation pages and budgets.
• Develop and track finance plans, monitor weekly goals and projections, and flag underperformance early so we can adapt.
• Organize tasks and deadlines using Wrike; manage donor prospecting; and coordinate calltime logistics to keep contacts, emails, and voicemails up to date and effective.
• Lead the execution of fundraising events—including cohost recruitment, promotion, logistics, and staffing—and ensure PAC outreach is initiated within the first month of a campaign.
• Keep donor relationships strong with timely thank-you cards sent out monthly through election day.
• Partner with the Digital Content Producer to launch compelling fundraising emails and texting programs.
• Work closely with the Compliance Team to ensure all fundraising activities are documented and reported to APOC (or the FEC) accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with Campaign and Project Managers to align fundraising materials with broader messaging and strategy.

*Actual time allocation may vary by workload, with more support needed for candidate campaigns during the launch period and for non-candidate campaigns in odd years.

Desired qualifications

We’re looking for candidates who bring three or more of the following strengths:

• Team Leadership – You know how to rally a team, build trust, and keep things moving—even when there are a lot of moving parts.
• Fundraising Experience – Maybe you’ve dialed for dollars, run events big or small, or built lasting donor relationships for campaigns or causes.
• Alaska Connection – You have roots in Alaska, a strong understanding of the state’s unique political landscape, or a deep interest in helping shape its future.
• Political Instincts – You’ve been in the mix—on campaigns, at nonprofits, or in advocacy—and know how to navigate fast-changing dynamics with grace and grit.
• Systems Mindset – You love building processes that work. Whether it’s organizing data, managing complex timelines, or creating streamlined workflows, you bring structure to the chaos.

Bonus Points If…

• You’re fluent in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive) and love a good project management tool.
• You thrive in the hustle of campaign life and can stay energized when things move fast or hours get weird.

How to apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.