Regional Candidate Fundraising Director at DCCC

, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fundraising, Campaign Management, Digital Fundraising, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Collaboration Skills, Multicultural Competence, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Mentoring, Diversity And Inclusion, Finance Operations, Data Reporting

Industry

Political Organizations

Description

Description Reports To: Deputy National Candidate Fundraising Director Department: Candidate Fundraising Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters) Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: No The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority. Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle. Position Summary: Regional Candidate Fundraising Directors are responsible for working directly with targeted House races, including challengers and incumbents, to track and assist with digital and traditional fundraising efforts. Applicants should be creative, organized, hard-working and passionate about the department’s mission to maximize fundraising outcomes for Battleground campaigns. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. Responsibilities Include: Work with National Battleground & Candidate Fundraising Director and Deputy National Candidate Fundraising Director to determine fundraising priorities and set quarterly cash-on-hand and fundraising goals for targeted races; Work directly with Members of Congress, candidates, chiefs of staff, campaign managers, finance directors and consulting teams to develop and implement successful finance operations that achieve campaign budget goals; Strategize with campaigns on cultivating relationships with PACs, Members of Congress, national donors and other special interest groups; Help to identify campaigns’ fundraising challenges and opportunities and work with Deputy National Battleground and Candidate Fundraising Directors to identify and implement solutions; Weekly internal reporting on campaign fundraising numbers, cash-on-hand, and other information; Interview and recommend fundraising staff for campaigns; Other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the Candidate Fundraising team as well as our Members and candidates. Requirements Minimum of two (2) cycles experience as a Finance Director at the Congressional level; Experience working on Frontline and/or Red to Blue campaigns preferred; Experience overseeing a digital fundraising operation is preferred; Proficiency with NGP, ActBlue and Warchest; Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at once; Desire to work in a fast-paced environment; Frequent travel required; Draws from team members’ strengths, empowering them to maximize their talents; contributes where needed to achieve and exceed goals; mentors and guides colleagues with regular feedback and recognition; clearly lays out vision and expectations to the team; Proactively fosters an inclusive atmosphere and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; Ability to demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant and productive ways; Personal and professional commitment to promoting and investing in cross-cultural skills and awareness related to individuals from broad backgrounds, races, ethnicities, religions, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and disability; Proven interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to build relationships with staff at all levels. Why You Should Work Here: We recognize and reward hard work Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC Equity and inclusion are core values actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans with premiums fully paid for by DCCC Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life Insurance fully paid for by DCCC More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days) Paid parental leave Fertility and growing family support with $10,000 subsidiary paid by DCCC Pet Insurance Discount Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution Long-term Disability fully paid for by DCCC Monthly mobile phone stipend Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC metro area only) Gym Access (for employees located in the DC metro area only) Capital Bikeshare Discount (for employees located in the DC metro area only) Employee Assistance Program Employee Resource Groups Diversity Mission Statement: The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports equal employment opportunities at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, vendors, and contractors. Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy: DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.

Responsibilities

Regional Candidate Fundraising Directors work directly with targeted House races to track and assist with fundraising efforts. They strategize with campaigns to cultivate relationships and identify fundraising challenges and opportunities.