What are the responsibilities and job description for the Midwest Finance Director position at The Democratic Party?
The Midwest Finance Director oversees the major donor fundraising efforts in Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. The Finance Director creates and implements a region-specific finance plan and supports the execution of principal and surrogate travel and fundraising events. The Finance Director is responsible for identifying, cultivating, and maintaining relationships with the top donors in their region.
The Midwest Finance Director is based in Washington, DC and reports to the National Finance Director at the Democratic National Committee.
- Plan, schedule, and execute fundraising travel in their region including donor meetings and finance events.
- Develop a comprehensive cycle finance plan that aims to exceed regional goals.
- Practices excellent donor stewardship of donor portfolio.
- Regularly performs research to identify prospective supporters.
- Oversees day-to-day activities and operations of the Midwest team.
- Set and execute a calendar of regular programming, including calls, events, meetings, and political activities.
- Write and disseminate regular communications to National Finance Committee members and potential donors.
- Other duties as assigned to support the department and the DNC's mission.
- Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
- 5-7 years of political fundraising experience.
- Strong and engaging interpersonal skills.
- Management experience desired but not required.
- Detail oriented and proficient in Excel and Google Suite.
- Working knowledge of NGP database.
- Experience working on campaign or political committee fundraising teams for 2-3 cycles preferred.
- Experience managing events and staffing principals.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Some travel required.
- Experience working in the political fundraising area, with emphasis on Midwest regional fundraising is preferred.
- Experience collaborating with teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
The starting salary for the Midwest Finance Director position is $120,000 on an annualized basis, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position will require travel, which could be up to 15% of the time. This is a full-time, exempt position that may require work on weekends, and has an end date of November 13, 2026.
Due to federal campaign finance rules, only U.S. citizens or U.S. green card holders are eligible for this role. See 52 U.S.C. 30121; 11 C.F.R. 110.20(i).”
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), is committed to diversity among its staff, and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to obtaining and retaining a diverse staff that provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents. The DNC is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. The DNC will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is strictly prohibited.
The DNC offers a generous benefit package, including:
- Paid time off, including Federal holidays, open leave, and personal days;
- Health and dental insurance for employee and dependents;
- 90% paid by the DNC, 10% paid by employee;
- Supplementary vision plans available to employees for purchase;
- Pre-tax Flexible spending account benefits available to employees and dependents.
Salary : $120,000
