Deputy Finance Director

The Florida Democratic Party (FDP) is seeking a Deputy Finance Director to manage the call time program and serve as a strategic asset to the FDP’s Finance Department. The Deputy will be responsible for owning the call time operation, raising funds to meet predetermined goals and metrics, managing donor relationships alongside the party Chair and other members of the Finance Department, and oversight and growth of the FDP’s digital program and donor database.

The Deputy Finance Director will maintain a close relationship with the Chair, staffing the Chair’s fundraising call time and overseeing the maintenance of the Chair’s calendar and scheduling. The Deputy Finance Director will also have an opportunity to partner with other FDP departments on projects and programs. The Deputy Finance Director will report directly to the Finance Director.

The Deputy Finance Director position requires a high level of trust and discretion. The right candidate will be able to work independently and collaboratively, manage their time effectively, and maintain multiple ongoing projects while communicating regularly with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage call time program, including researching prospects and preparing lists
• Staff call time with the chair and provide reports to the Finance Director
• Take meaningful notes during meetings and phone calls
• Draft fundraising reports to track metrics and progress
• Oversee FDP’s Digital Fundraising Program, including management of Digital Assistant
• Strategize and implement growth models for digital fundraising and list acquisition
• Support the Finance Director with planning and executing digital, regional, and large scale Fundraising events
• Assist with managing chair’s meeting calendar and travel arrangements
• Prepare event and meeting materials
• Complete research on existing and prospective donors
• Update contact lists in CRM and draft newsletters and updates to donors and activists
• Support additional projects as needed
  
  

Qualification & Skills

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in political fundraising or nonprofit development
• Digital fundraising and data management experience
• Knowledge of NGP and/or Votebuilder a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and G Suite
• Exceptionally strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities under strict deadlines;
• Detailoriented with exceptional recordkeeping and organizational skills;
• Responsive and positive team leader who thrives off of versatility and constant new challenges;
• Exceptional people skills and patience;
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills;
• An unwavering commitment to accuracy and results;
• Effective computer skills;
• An unwavering commitment to Democratic values
  
  

Logistics, Salary and Benefits

• Must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable mode of transportation, and the ability to travel extensively at times throughout the state for extended periods.
• The Deputy Finance Director position is remote within the State of Florida
• The salary and benefits for this position are commensurate with experience with full medical and dental insurance paid for by the Party. The pay range is $70,000$75,000.
  
  

Application and Interview Procedure:

To apply, please send the following in PDF format to sophie@floridadems.org with “Deputy Finance Director Application” in the subject line.

• Cover letter
• Resume
• 2 references