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Deputy Finance Director

The Fairness Project, Racine, WI, United States


Join our team at Mitchell Berman for Congress as we work to flip a swing district in WI-01 and send an ER nurse to Washington to fix a broken system.

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing team and play a central role in one of the most high-profile congressional races in the country. The Deputy Finance Director will have a significant impact on the campaign's fundraising operation from the ground up, working closely with senior leadership at a critical moment in the race.

To apply, please email or submit an application via the job board with your resume, your availability to start on the ground in Wisconsin, and a brief note explaining your interest in the role.

Responsibilities Management

Work with Campaign Manager to set fundraising goals and develop quarterly finance plans

Manage a team of finance staff, including the Finance Manager, finance assistants, interns, and other junior staff

Along with Campaign Manager, coordinate outreach to potential partners and manage existing relationships with national partners

Prepare regular updates on overall fundraising performance

Assist with compliance oversight and manage as needed

Call Time

Develop and implement best practices and systems for call time, donor research, and data management

Staff call time as needed (take notes, track follow-ups, etc.); prepare call lists, and train and manage call time assistants as the finance department grows

Plan and organize call time schedule, including prioritizing various call universes, coordinating the candidate schedule with the Campaign Manager

Events

Work with hosts to build out high-dollar fundraisers

Build relationships with event hosts and other major donors

Staff the candidate at events

Potential for occasional travel to events in other states

Analytics

Track and report on fundraising performance against goals, providing regular updates to the Campaign Manager

Maintain and analyze fundraising data to identify trends, prioritize outreach, and inform strategy

Build and refine dashboards or reports to give the campaign real-time visibility into finance metrics

Evaluate call time and event ROI to help allocate the candidate's time effectively

Identify and research prospective donors to continuously expand the campaign's fundraising universe

Growth

As the campaign grows, the Deputy Finance Director will take on increasing leadership responsibilities across the finance operation, with expanding scope commensurate with the campaign's needs and the candidate's performance

For the right candidate, there is a clear path to promotion to Finance Director as the campaign scales

Qualifications & Experience

Strong analytical and organizational skills, with 2-4+ years experience tracking performance, managing data, or working in a metrics-driven environment; backgrounds in analytics, consulting, or similar fields are welcome

Demonstrated ability to manage relationships and communicate clearly with a range of stakeholders

Experience managing or mentoring others

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Campaign experience a plus, but not required; a willingness to learn the landscape quickly is essential

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