Finance Director
The Maryland Democratic Party is seeking a Finance Director. The Finance Director is responsible for developing and executing a statewide fundraising operation for the MDP. The focus of the Finance Director’s activities will include:
•Writing a comprehensive finance plan and securing buy-in from elected leaders, partners and allies.
•Researching donors, as well as scheduling and managing call time and meetings with the State Chair and other principals.
•Building and maintaining strategic relationships with donors in Maryland
•Planning small and large-scale fundraising events around the state.
•Managing the party’s low-dollar donor program, including membership renewals and other direct mail solicitations.
•Recruiting for and managing the Maryland Democratic Party’s Trustee Program
•Implementing and expanding the development of online fundraising campaigns.
Qualifications
•Comprehensive understanding of political fundraising principles and tactics.
•2+ years experience raising funds for candidates, campaigns, or organizations.
•Strong oral and written communication skills.
•Proven ability to raise money from both high and low-dollar donors.
•In-depth understanding of Federal and State of Maryland campaign finance laws.
•Working knowledge of campaign finance reporting software required; experience with NGP preferred.
•Ability to work long days and irregular hours.
•Knowledge of Maryland politics and donors a plus.
•Positive, energetic attitude.
To Apply, please email a resume and cover letter to qgamble@mddems.org with “finance director application” in the subject line by April 1, 2009.
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