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Political Finance Director

Rely Services®, Schaumburg, Illinois, us, 60159

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Corporate Talent Acquisition | "Transform Your Future with Our Team!" Job Title:

Political Finance Director

Campaign:

Congressional Campaign

Job Type:

Contract (Election cycle)

Responsibilities

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.

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.

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.

Seniority level Director

Employment type Contract

Job function Strategy/Planning, Finance, and Public Relations

Industries Public Policy Offices and Financial Services

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