Description
Deputy Finance Director — Effie for Congress
Effie Phillips-Staley (recently featured on Hasanabi) has an opening for a deputy finance director.
Location: Hybrid - ability to commute to NYC preferred
Reports to: Lead Finance Consultants
Start Date: Immediate
Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience
Position Overview
The Deputy Finance Director will play a key role in executing the campaign’s fundraising program. Working closely with the candidate, senior staff, and finance consultant, the Deputy Finance Director will manage day-to-day finance operations, donor outreach, and event execution to help meet ambitious fundraising goals. This is a full-time position through the duration of the campaign.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the execution of the overall finance plan, including call time, events, and PAC outreach.
- Manage candidate call time, including preparing call sheets, tracking pledges, and ensuring timely follow-up.
- Support the execution of fundraising events—from logistics and invitations to post-event follow-up
- Oversee donor research and database management (Experience with NGP, or similar, preferred).
- Draft donor communications, including emails, call time scripts, and thank-you notes.
- Track daily and weekly fundraising metrics and provide regular progress reports.
To Apply
Please send a résumé, brief cover letter, and two references to caitlinbrodwater@gmail.com with the subject line “Deputy Finance Director – [Your Name]”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Our campaign is committed to building an inclusive team. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Requirements
- Campaign finance or related experience (federal, statewide, or competitive local).
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with NGP or similar fundraising databases strongly preferred.
- Comfort making donor calls and building relationships with supporters.
- Commitment to progressive values and electing leaders who will fight for working people.
- A positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
