Digital Fundraising Director

Description:

Reports To: National Director of Grassroots Fundraising

Department: Online

Work Location: Hybrid (WFH & DC Headquarters)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes

Position Summary: The Digital Fundraising Director is responsible for building and developing an online fundraising powerhouse through email marketing, SMS fundraising – broadcast and P2P, and digital advertising.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the DCCC fundraising program to optimize growth and donor lifetime value through email, SMS, and digital advertising.
• Own A/B test strategies across fundraising channels and landing pages.
• Monitor deliverability and strategize optimization within different segments of the email, broadcast, and P2P lists.
• Cultivate a positive team environment and culture with an emphasis on collaboration, hard work, and respect.
• Collaborate across the team and committee to identify ideas for new, innovative digital fundraising campaigns.
• Develop and manage vendor relationships.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Ideal candidate is someone who can think outside the box and three steps ahead.
• Must understand the politics of cross-team collaboration and communication as well as how to manage and grow a team.
• Strong people and project management skills.
• 5+ years of experience writing fundraising content, preferably for an electoral campaign, advocacy organization, or nonprofit.
• At least one cycle of management experience.
• Strong writing skills and attention to detail
• Strategic problem solver.
• Experience working with IBM Silverpop, NGP, Blue State Digital or a similar eCRM
• Experience in HTML and CSS preferred
• Availability during evening and weekend hours; ability to work under tight deadlines
• Commitment to the election of Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives

Why You Should Work Here:

• We recognize and reward hard work
• A high-quality benefit package for all eligible employees that includes:
• More than 25 days of paid time off (which includes federal holidays, time off around the holidays, vacation, and sick days)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance where 100% of the monthly premium is paid for by DCCC for employees, families, and dependents/partners.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and Life insurance provided to all DCCC employees, paid for fully by DCCC.
• Up to 6% retirement employer match contribution
• Monthly mobile phone stipend
• Monthly metro benefits (for employees located in the DC region only)
• Gym Access (for employees located in the DC region only)
• Opportunity to contribute at a growing, dynamic national political committee working to sustain the Democratic congressional majority to advocate on issues America care about most.
• Learn, develop, and hone professional skills related to running and operating multi-dimensional political campaigns and the operating systems that support the campaigns.
• Experience working with the largest Democratic battlefield, containing numerous highly competitive campaigns in diverse districts across the nation.
• Opportunities to expand your network and engage with policy makers, political candidates, Democratic Party leaders and a diverse team of professionals and colleagues.
• Gain experience in cross-team interaction and exposure to other functions and departments within the DCCC.
• Equity and inclusion are actively integrated into decisions made at Senior Team and Department levels regarding hiring, contracting, and political strategy
• Professional Development programming dedicated to personal and professional growth beyond the 2024 election cycle)

About the DCCC:

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. In addition, the DCCC’s Independent Expenditure supports these campaigns with television, radio, digital, and other voter contact efforts. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and protecting the House majority.

Equal Opportunity/Diversity Policy:

DCCC prohibits discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), religion, age, disability, actual or perceived gender identity or expression, weight, personal appearance, family responsibilities, genetic information, economic status, genetic information, veteran’s status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. DCCC is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment

DCCC’s equal opportunity policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of DCCC, including opportunity for employment and treatment as a DCCC employee, as well as opportunities for vendors to contract with DCCC. DCCC is committed to building a staff that reflects the diverse communities that make up our country and the Democratic Party. Working towards the goal of a diverse DCCC, our policy extends to both staff and vendors.

Diversity Mission Statement:

The diversity mission of DCCC is for DCCC to reflect the diversity of the country, which strengthens the core mission of electing House Democrats. To that end, DCCC strives to create an inclusive environment that cultivates and supports diversity at every organizational level, including its staff, candidates, and contractors.