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Regional Finance Director

Regional Finance Director

Leaders We DeserveWashington, DC, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Leaders We Deserve Regional Finance Director Washington, DC

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The Regional Finance Director will help young progressive candidates for federal and state office build the strongest and most robust finance operations possible. This role will work closely with the Executive Director and a partner Regional Political Director.

About Leaders We Deserve

Leaders We Deserve is a political organization dedicated to electing the next generation of bold, young, progressive leaders to state legislatures and Congress by running hard-hitting independent expenditures on their behalf, along with working with them directly and advising them on all aspects of their campaign. By collaborating directly with candidates on their campaign strategy, communication, fundraising, political outreach, coalition building and more, LWD helps candidates take their campaign to the highest level and maximize their chance of winning.LWD was co-founded by David Hogg, Parkland survivor and Gun Safety advocate, along with Kevin Lata, Congressman Maxwell Frost’s Campaign Manager and the 2022 Campaign Manager of the year.

Description

Leaders We Deserve is a PAC and SuperPAC dedicated to electing the next generation of bold, young, progressive leaders to state legislatures and Congress. We collaborate directly with candidates on their campaign strategy, communication, fundraising, political outreach, and coalition building to help them run the best campaigns humanly possible and maximize their chance of winning. In the final months of their campaigns, we run hard-hitting independent expenditures on their behalf.

LWD was co-founded by David Hogg, Parkland survivor and Gun Safety advocate, along with Kevin Lata, Congressman Maxwell Frost’s Campaign Manager and the 2022 Campaign Manager of the year.

Location : In-person, Washington, DC; LWD office

Regional Finance Director Overview :

Regional Finance Directors will help young progressive candidates for federal and state office build the strongest and most robust finance operations possible. This role will work closely with the Executive Director and a partner Regional Political Director.

A successful Leaders We Deserve employee will :

  • Think outside the box : This person will have a high level of creativity and constantly questions conventional knowledge. This person knows that just because it was done one way in the past, doesn't mean it has to continue to be done that way.
  • Be a self-starter : This person possesses a can-do attitude and constantly thinks about how we can exceed what seems possible. This person will be an independent worker and collaborate across departments.
  • Be detail-oriented and thoughtful : This person understands that working in a small organization means that the details and precision matter, but also doesn’t become a prisoner to them and let perfection stand in the way of action.
  • Be highly communicative : This person will be a proactive communicator towards management and co-workers when issues arise in carrying out their projects and duties. This person can give feedback in a direct and respectful way.
  • Extremely dedicated to electing young progressives : This person sees the virtue in electing progressive young people and believes they have a critical role to play in our party and in advancing the progressive agenda.

    • Regional Finance Director Responsibilities :

  • Fundraising and Donor Management

    • Help endorsed and prospective candidates build the strongest and most robust fundraising operation possible by advising / coaching on the following items :

    Calltime : Help campaigns determine who to call, what’s the pitch, how much to ask for, how to ask, how and when to follow up, objection handling, re-solicit cadences and more.

  • Events : Vetting hosts, maximizing raise, engagement, and involvement of host committee, properly checklisting events so they go smooth and don’t feel rushed.
  • Digital : Ensuring email, sms, and ads are maximizing revenue and that the campaign has a robust operation for each, ensure the campaign isn’t in a bad / predatory contract with a digital firm and if so help them renegotiate or find a new firm with a better deal.
  • PAC / donors : Help fill out missing contact information, advise campaigns on outreach / engagement to maximize likelihood of receiving support, facilitate connections between orgs and campaigns in collaboration with LWD leadership.
  • Work with campaigns and Leaders We Deserve leadership to determine fundraising priorities and set quarterly goals for target races.
  • Identify, anticipate, and address fundraising challenges and opportunities
  • Help campaigns manage their finance plan.
  • Reporting and Data Management

    • Help campaigns manage donor databases with a focus on data security and integrity.

  • Staffing and Support

    • Support specific campaigns or Leaders We Deserve as an organization in addressing urgent needs and completing other tasks as necessary.

  • Be on the ground for EOQ for our targeted races to help campaigns maximize their potential.
  • Hold weekly check-ins with the fundraising teams.

    • Regional Finance Director Qualification :

  • Have at least one cycle as a Finance Director on a congressional race or deputy on a statewide
  • Highly skilled in written and verbal communication.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • A track record of successful collaboration with both internal and external parties. This includes the ability to collaborate with multiple campaigns at one time.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and a flexible approach to managing day to day demands and tasks.
  • Ability to work independently with respect to numerical goals while following the strategic guidelines of the organization.

    • This role is dynamic and will be time intensive. Leaders We Deserve is looking for a candidate who is comfortable with late-night work sessions and weekend projects when there are important events, deadlines are pressing, or urgent communication needs arise, particularly in the lead up to the election. Additional responsibilities are likely to arise given the growth stage of the organization and the current political environment. Additionally, this role includes travel across the country, which could be a few days a month, up to two weeks. The most likely amount of travel will be 0 - 7 days a month, but you should be prepared and ready if more is needed.

    Regional Finance Director Compensation

  • Healthcare : 100% employer paid platinum level healthcare, dental, and vision.
  • 5% employer match for 401k retirement plan
  • $5,000 moving stipend if living outside DMV area
  • Cell phone stipend
  • Transportation stipend
  • Lots of snacks in the office
  • Classpass fitness benefit
  • Paid time off policies :

    • Vacation (starting at 15 days per year)

  • Sick (10 days per year)
  • 14 paid holidays, along with bereavement and voting time off.
  • Work From Home : 15 days per year
  • 12 week paid parental leave policy, with a service qualification.

    • The Regional Finance Director is a full-time, exempt position with a limited term. The estimated end date is November 2026. This position will report directly to the Executive Director with the expectation of eventually reporting to a Campaigns Director.

    We value diversity, equity and inclusion. Leaders We Deserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

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