Finance Director
The Connecticut Democratic Party (CDP) is seeking full-time Finance Director for the 2015-2016 election cycle.
Start Date: January 2015 Location: Hartford, CT
Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute strategic statewide finance plan which includes events, principal call time, low-dollar online solicitations and direct mail- Manage principal call time and other activities to hit raise targets and deadlines- Execute and manage donor research and expand Party's new donor networks- Supervise work of staff, interns and volunteers as well as multiple finance consultants- Oversee planning and execution of large scale galas as well as regional mid-sized events- Communicate with staff members, elected officials, campaign staff, vendors and various consultants- Manage follow up on all correspondence and pledges- Work closely with compliance staff
Qualifications:
- Previous statewide or congressional campaign finance experience or equivalent- Must have event planning experience- Experience managing staff preferred- Knowledge of NGP, BSD and Excel- Must have strong written and communication skills- Working knowledge of state and federal campaign finance law- Donor prospecting and research experience preferred- Prior experience with targeting contributors and follow up management- Excellent attention to detail and highly organized- Time management skills are a must- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends- Connecticut ties a plus
Compensation: Competitive salary with health, dental and vision. Salary commensurate with experience.