[Hiring] California Finance Director @Working Families Party

Role Description

The Working Families Party is seeking a California Finance Director to lead fundraising strategy and execution for the California donor community. The Finance Director will design and implement a comprehensive finance plan and build the infrastructure needed to meet ambitious fundraising goals. The finance director will also work closely with state and national principals to expedite their fundraising efforts.

• Oversee all aspects of the finance operation, including major donor cultivation, events, donor research, and serve as a primary point of contact for fundraising efforts.
• Work closely with senior staff to drive call time, coordinate events and travel, track data, and grow a robust, mission, and values-aligned donor program.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Notices and fixes errors that others might overlook; acknowledges mistakes and turns them into learning opportunities.
• A commitment to building a party that seeks governing power by, for, and with working class people of all races.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plan options.
• Professional development funding.
• Remote work support.

Salary

The final salary offer will fall into one of the following ranges depending on where you live:

• National Market (most locations): $64,900 - $91,800
• High Market (e.g., Baltimore, Los Angeles, Portland): $75,900 - $100,400
• Very High Market (e.g., Boston, New York City, San Francisco): $82,400 - $109,000

The locations listed above are just examples and not an exhaustive list.

Schedule

The position is full time and permanent.

Union Affiliation

WFP is a unionized workplace. This is a non-managerial role eligible to join WFP's staff bargaining unit after six months of employment. WFP's union employees are represented by the California Metropolitan Area Joint Board, Workers United union.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Working Families Party is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to economic and social justice. Women, people of color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and members of other historically disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.