Overview
A top-tier Congressional race in Northern Virginia is seeking a Finance Assistant to join in the new year. The Finance Assistant will be responsible for all fundraising events, which can include everything from coffee with major stakeholders to large fundraisers with over 50 guests. A successful candidate will have experience planning events (ideally in a campaign setting), excellent written and spoken communication skills, and be highly organized. Applicants must have access to a car, be willing to relocate to the Northern Virginia / DC Metro area, and have a laptop.
Responsibilities
Work with donors to plan and execute fundraisers on a regular basis. This includes scheduling, selecting a location, creating and sending invites, tracking RSVPs, working with hosts and candidate to develop an agenda and talking points, setting contribution targets, staffing the event, and managing follow-up
Staff candidate during events in-district and be available to travel with the candidate to other events
Identify and recruit new donors and event hosts
Call donors when needed to collect event RSVPs or campaign contributions
Assist in updating and maintaining donor databases, including research of current and future donors
Monitor goals, priorities, and report on progress at regular intervals
Requirements
Prior experience planning and executing events, ideally in a campaign setting
Confidentiality regarding campaign and donor information
Exceptional written and spoken communication skills
Willingness to travel when needed
Ability to manage many projects at once
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment
Be available to start in early January
To Apply
Please send a resume and 2 professional references with contact information to virginiafinanceassistantjob@gmail.com.
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