Description

Call Time and Event Managers will be responsible for executing the campaign’s fundraising and events plans and partnering with a skilled team of staff, advisors, consultants, and volunteers to win the election.

• Develop and execute the fundraising plan for the campaign in collaboration with the campaign staff and key partners.
• Ensure that fundraising efforts are as efficient and effective as possible.
• Staff the candidate during call time.
• Track progress of the call time program and produce regular reports for the candidate, senior staff and key partners.
• Organize and staff donor meetings with the candidate.
• Plan and successfully execute fundraising events.
• Develop a plan to cultivate and grow grassroots giving to the campaign.
• Research potential donors.
• Create and maintain systems for prospecting, donor tracking, and reporting to donors.
• Leverage press hits or current events into fundraising across tools: events, call time, social media, etc.
• Work with candidate, staff, and key partners to set fundraising goals, update projections, train in fundraising skills, and track/report on success, and build strong finance operations that support their campaign budget.

Requirements

Ideal Experience, Skills, and Characteristics

• Demonstrated commitment to progressive values and policy priorities
• Experience with community or electoral organizing and movement building
• Understanding of Excel/Google Sheets with the capability to effectively organize fundraising data.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, especially conflict resolution, listening, and ability to communicate professionally and empathetically
• Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail
• Comfort and ability to seek support and resources from others, including receiving and incorporating feedback
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Critical and creative thinking skills
• Self-starter with great time management and problem-solving skills
• Resourceful organizer who can build new systems and strategies from the ground up
• At least one cycle of campaign experience with knowledge of NGP VAN and campaign finance is preferred but not required
• Willingness to work irregular hours and weekends