Political Finance Director

Job Title : Political Finance Director

Location : Schaumburg, IL

Campaign : Congressional Campaign

Job Type : Contract (Election cycle)

Responsibilities : Fundraising Strategy

Developed plans targeting $10–20M for Illinois, using major donors, PACs, events, and online appeals.

Donor Management

Cultivated donor relationships using databases, organized “dialing for dollars,” tracked interactions in CRM.

Fundraising Events

Organized dinners, rallies, and receptions, leveraging local connections to boost momentum.

Budget & Expenditure Oversight

Monitored cash flow, allocated funds (e.g., TV ads in Chicago), ensured majority spent on voter contact.

FEC Compliance

Filed timely reports, reconciled accounts, collaborated with Treasurer, avoided coordinated spending violations.

Cross-Department Collaboration

Advised on cost-effective strategies (digital vs. traditional ads), supported aggressive field operations.

Post-Primary Transition

Managed funds shift to general election, debt retirement, and final audits.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 3–7 years in political fundraising, preferably at the congressional or statewide level; proven record of raising $1M+ per cycle.
• Fundraising strategy, donor cultivation, and event planning
• Knowledge of FEC compliance, budgeting, and reporting
• Proficiency with donor CRMs (NGP VAN, ActBlue, Salesforce)
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Politically aligned with candidate’s values, trustworthy with donor data, results-driven, and able to work long, irregular hours.
• Established donor and PAC connections, experience with federal campaigns, and familiarity with Illinois political networks.