Storefront Political Media ยท 5 days ago
Finance Director
Storefront Political Media is seeking a Finance Director responsible for building and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy for a Bay Area political campaign. This role oversees all aspects of campaign finance, ensuring compliance with regulations while managing donor relationships and fundraising events.
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Responsibilities
Develop and implement a detailed finance plan with clear benchmarks and timelines
Set and track weekly, monthly, and overall fundraising goals
Manage call time programs for the candidate and senior campaign staff
Identify, research, and cultivate new donor prospects, with an emphasis on Bay Area donor networks
Maintain and grow relationships with high-dollar donors, PACs, and community stakeholders
Plan, staff, and execute fundraising events ranging from small donor gatherings to large-scale receptions
Coordinate host committees, invitations, follow-up, and donor tracking for events
Support grassroots and online fundraising efforts, including email and digital campaigns
Work closely with compliance vendors and/or treasurer to ensure adherence to California FPPC and local campaign finance laws
Oversee contribution tracking, reporting deadlines, and donor data accuracy
Monitor campaign budget in coordination with the Campaign Manager
Supervise finance staff, consultants, and finance committee members as applicable
Prepare regular fundraising reports for campaign leadership
Serve as a key advisor to the candidate on donor strategy and messaging
Qualification
Required
Prior experience as a Finance Director or Deputy Finance Director on a political campaign, preferably in California or the Bay Area
Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding fundraising goals
Strong understanding of California and local campaign finance regulations (FPPC compliance)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Comfortable working evenings and weekends as required by campaign schedules
Preferred
Experience with donor databases (e.g., NGP VAN, NationBuilder, or similar)
Established relationships within Bay Area political, labor, advocacy, or donor communities
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment