Director of Electoral Campaigns

Mothership Strategies•Washington, DC

10d•Remote

About The Position

Mothership Strategies is a top-ranking Democratic digital fundraising firm. We are experts in engaging grassroots supporters online through digital fundraising and online advertising. Mothership has raised over $1 billion for some of the largest Democratic campaigns and most influential progressive causes. We are a motivated and passionate team that loves taking ownership of tasks, solving problems, and working towards results. When Democratic candidates and organizations need to unite millions of supporters to raise money online, they call us. Mothership Strategies is launching an electoral campaigns-only focused arm of the firm. This role will lead the planning and execution of integrated fundraising and advocacy campaigns across digital channels. Significant time will be spent on business development. The campaigns organization will work independently to deliver high-impact programs on tight timelines. The Director of Electoral Campaigns is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, performance, and growth/business development of the organization. This role leads cross-functional teams, manages budgets and resource allocation, sets operational priorities, and ensures programs and client work are delivered at a high standard. The Director partners with senior leadership to translate strategic goals into execution plans and measurable results. The Director will report to Mothership’s Managing Partner and work closely with Senior Leadership while running an autonomous department.

Requirements

2+ cycles of digital strategy experience for political campaigns or organizations.
Proven experience in managing teams, developing staffing and maintaining client relationships.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills: governance; change management; delegation; communication; conflict resolution; feedback; problem-solving and decision making
A comprehensive understanding of political campaign cycles and the digital fundraising landscape.
Proven ability to innovate and execute fundraising strategies.
Demonstrated expertise with digital fundraising strategy and content.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to synthesize complex strategy and messaging to staff in an empathic, thorough manner
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Work with Partners/Principals to develop and implement innovative strategies, workflows, and efficiencies to maximize fundraising revenue across various channels.
Lead on business development initiatives, including identifying and onboarding potential clients and expanding the work of current clients.
Maintain content quality expectations and guidelines.
Provide high-level client management oversight, including nurturing relationships with clients and maintaining client satisfaction.
Oversee and approve fundraising projections; set fundraising goals; and maintain a deep understanding of client numbers.
Draft, review and sign off on email copy for select clients, as needed.
Attend client planning meetings, external client calls, high level meetings at needed regular cadences.
Manage and develop support staff (to be hired), including conducting reviews, weekly 1-1 meetings, and approving time-off requests.
Ensure team efficiency and proactively identify and address potential weaknesses.
Oversee the implementation of hiring plans; stay aware of staffing capacity needs; keep partners and leadership aware of staffing needs and propose changes as business dictate.