The Arizona Democratic Party: Finance Director

Finance Director

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Salary: $90000 - $95000 (Yearly)

Healthcare: Employer-sponsored health insurance offered

Company: The Arizona Democratic Party

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Party

Minimum Level of Experience: Director (overseeing a department. Ex: Political Director, Communications Director)

Application Instructions: Apply using the link.

Application Link: https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=5314714

Core Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy & Management

• Manage and mentor finance staff, including assigning, supervising, and directing their work.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive finance plan aligned with ADP's electoral and organizational goals
• Oversee and manage ADP's fundraising calendar, including:
• Two annual flagship galas
• Regional, in-district, and out-of-state fundraising events
• Small and medium donor events
• Track progress toward fundraising goals and adjust strategy as needed

Donor Development & Major Gifts

• Cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors and prospective donors
• Conduct donor research and build targeted call and meeting lists
• Staff donor meetings for party leadership, elected officials, and candidates
• Proactively identify and pursue new donors and fundraising opportunities

Digital & Collaborative Fundraising

• Collaborate with fundraising staff and vendors on email, text, and online fundraising efforts
• Support integrated fundraising campaigns that connect digital and high-dollar strategies
• Assist with fundraising messaging, signers, and donor engagement strategy

Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with labor unions, progressive organizations, and allied partners on fundraising efforts
• Coordinate with campaigns, Legislative Districts (LDs), and county parties to support fundraising initiatives
• Provide fundraising guidance, training, and support to local parties and candidates

Events & Party Support

• Support fundraising and donor engagement tied to major party events, including State Committee meetings
• Assist with planning and execution of special events involving party leadership and elected officials

Team & Operations

• Maintain accurate records of donor interactions and contributions
• Ensure compliance with all campaign finance laws and reporting requirements
• Coordinate with compliance, accounting, and operations vendors and teams

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 4+ years of fundraising experience and at least one full cycle of experience as a Finance Director or equivalent senior fundraising role for a campaign or political organization is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing staff and fundraising programs
• Strong donor-facing skills with the ability to build authentic, long-term relationships
• Proven ability to plan and execute fundraising events and donor meetings
• Comfortable making direct asks and pursuing new donor relationships
• Willingness and ability to travel for fundraising events

Preferred

• Experience working with state parties, coordinated campaigns, or large political organizations
• Familiarity with labor and progressive fundraising ecosystems
• Experience training candidates, local parties, or volunteers on fundraising
• Experience with political fundraising databases and donor research tools

Skills & Attributes

• Strong understanding of NGPVAN, ActBlue, and Numero preferred.
• Outgoing, confident, and highly motivated
• Strong organizational and project-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and priorities
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and mission-driven
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-moving political environment