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Job Title: Finance Director
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: $95,000-125,000/annually, generous benefits package
Location: Madison, WI (Please note: Employment with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin requires residence or willingness to relocate to the state of Wisconsin.)
Start Date: April 2025
About The Democratic Party of Wisconsin: WisDems is nationally recognized as one of the country’s highest-performing and most pivotal political organizations. During the upcoming election cycle, WisDems will drive massive programs to elect progressive candidates up and down the ballot, and work to build volunteer-led coalitions for the long term. WisDems’ work is grounded in inclusion, respect, and empowerment across race, gender, other dimensions of identity, and the rural/suburban/urban divide. Our work continues year-round, collaborating with partners to build a movement that delivers meaningful change for all Wisconsinites. We seek outstanding applicants who share our values and vision to join the team, help win elections, and build a future where everyone can thrive.
The Opportunity: As the Finance Director you will have the opportunity to lead and execute the fundraising efforts for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. This position will work closely with the Chair and Executive Director, and serve as a member of the senior leadership team. The Finance Director is responsible for building relationships with major donors and surrogates, as well as overseeing the Finance Committee. Along with the finance team, this position will drive fundraising goals and execute grassroots events.
Job Responsibilities:
- Manage the Finance Department, including strategic planning, budgeting, hiring, and project management.
- Own the design and implementation of a comprehensive finance plan, working in close partnership with the Chair, ED, Deputy ED, and Digital Director as your primary consultants.
- Coordinate with the Operations team to monitor compliance and appropriately solicit, track, and report campaign finance contributions and expenditures.
- Oversee in state and national fundraising operation, including travel, donor targeting, and events
- Manage the direct mail program, and act as advisor and partner to the Senior Digital Director in executing the digital fundraising operations.
- Manage all finance consultants (PAC, Labor, Major Donor, etc).
- Ensure that the fundraising work of DPW embodies the values of the party and is grounded in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Manage direct reports in all aspects of their work and support their success in the role by conducting relevant coaching conversations, providing and receiving feedback, and creating an inclusive and engaging team culture. More specific tasks could include but are not limited to:
- Managing and reviewing time off requests
- Hiring new team members
- Having constructive conversations with team members on performance
- Building rapport and trust within your team
- Leading projects and delegating tasks
- On year requirements include working outside of normal work hours; including canvassing and other election-preparation as necessary.
Qualifications (Required):
- Growth Mindset – Ability to take and implement feedback.
- Relentlessly Goal-Oriented – Enjoys working toward and achieving ambitious goals. Keeps calm in stressful situations. Has the capacity and willingness to work long hours during peak season, rolling up their sleeves and getting the work done.
- Cultural Competency – Able to build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities. Understands how to take an inclusive lens into all aspects of work.
- Management Skills – Ability to manage relationships within your team, bring out the best in your employees, and treat employees equitably across lines of difference; including but not limited to feedback, performance, and engagement.
- Prior Extensive Fundraising Experience – Demonstrably excellent track record of crafting and executing ambitious campaign finance plans.
Campaign Finance Knowledge – Strong understanding of campaign finance laws and regulations.
Qualifications (Preferred):
- Election cycle experience in a senior finance role.
- Connections with Wisconsin donor base.
Benefits: Great benefits including; excellent health care ($1/month), dental ($1/month), vision ($1/month), life insurance (free), short term and long-term disability (free), free TalkSpace virtual therapy, free Calm premium subscription, monthly cell phone stipend, 10 days paid vacation, retirement plan with employer match, 3 floating holidays, 9 paid holidays, plus more!
Equity and Inclusion: The Democratic Party of Wisconsin has a vision for a deeply inclusive and diverse party organization, membership, and electorate. In order to be successful at the Democratic Party of Wisconsin candidates must have the cultural competence to successfully work with a diverse array of constituency groups. We especially strongly encourage applicants with close ties to Black, Indigenous, AAPI, Latinx, Muslim, non-English-speaking, disability, and LGBTQ communities. The Democratic Party of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Note on COVID-19: Candidates will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment, except where prohibited by law. Fully vaccinated includes receiving any booster shots recommended by the CDC or other public health authorities within the timeframe recommended. Reasonable accommodations due to disability, medical condition, or bona fide religious belief will be considered on a case-by-case basis for exemptions to this requirement in accordance with applicable law.
