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Working Families Party · 1 month ago

New York Finance Director

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

2+ years exp

The Working Families Party is a progressive organization focused on advocating for the working class. They are seeking a Finance Director to lead fundraising strategy and execution for the upcoming 2026 election cycle, overseeing all aspects of the finance operation and working closely with senior staff to meet ambitious fundraising goals.

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Responsibilities

Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy for our New York campaigns, with a focus on major donors, PACs, and events

Set and track monthly, quarterly, and cycle-to-date fundraising goals and key performance indicators

Organize and lead call time for state and national principals: prepare call lists and call sheets, draft briefings, track pledges, and manage timely follow-ups

Conduct research on current and prospective donors, organizations, and PACs to support strategic outreach and expand the donor universe

Ensure accurate data entry, clean records, and effective donor segmentation in our CRM (currently: EveryAction)

Plan and manage fundraising events—from small salons and briefings to large-scale receptions and statewide gatherings

Build and steward strong donor relationships through personalized engagement, cultivation plans, and regular campaign updates

Work with donor networks, organizers, and bundlers to expand support and leverage the WFP donor community

Qualification

Political FundraisingMajor Donor ManagementData ManagementProject ManagementMission AlignmentClear CommunicationDetail Oriented

Required

2+ years of experience in political fundraising, with at least one federal or statewide campaign strongly preferred

Demonstrated ability to manage a major donor program and meet ambitious fundraising goals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief and coach staff for call time and events

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and work evenings/weekends as needed

Demonstrated experience managing projects and collaborating with stakeholders

Has managed systems to keep tasks from slipping through the cracks

Able to juggle competing demands and prioritize without sacrificing quality

Plans backwards to make deadlines

Notices and fixes errors that others might overlook

Acknowledges mistakes and turns them into learning opportunities

Has a track record of leaving things better than they found them

A commitment to building a party that seeks governing power by, for, and with working class people of all races