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Summary:

The Texas Democratic Party (TDP) is seeking a dynamic and experienced fundraising leader to serve as our Development Director. This is a senior-level role responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling an ambitious, multi-channel fundraising operation to power year-round organizing and ensure long-term sustainability for Democrats in Texas. The Development Director will lead a team of staff and consultants in building and sustaining a robust financial support program, cultivating major donors, growing our small-dollar program, executing fundraising events, and supporting compliance. This position plays a critical role in building the strategic financial infrastructure necessary to flip the Texas House, win down-ballot races, and elect Democrats across the board. 

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement an integrated short- and long-term fundraising plan in collaboration with the Executive Director, senior leadership, and the Finance Committee.

• Lead the major donor program, including identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of high-level prospects.

• Manage and grow the grassroots fundraising program, including digital giving (in coordination with digital staff), recurring donors, and direct mail.

• Lead the development and execution of high-impact fundraising events across Texas and virtually, including signature donor briefings and house parties.

• Engage staff and the State Committee by creating an organizational culture of fundraising.

• Serve as a resource for Democratic County Parties, elected officials, and candidates on fundraising strategy and reporting.

• Raise funds through consistent personal call time and ensure preparation and oversight of call time for the Executive Director, Party Chair, and other principal fundraisers; manage all related staff preparation, follow-up, and donor tracking.

• Oversee the maintenance of accurate and comprehensive donor records using NGP VAN and fundraising CRMs.

• Collaborate with the Compliance Team and legal counsel to ensure that all fundraising activities comply with federal and state campaign finance laws.

• Supervise the finance and development team, including staff, interns, and consultants.

• Provide fundraising training and support to Democratic county parties, candidates, and elected officials where appropriate.

• Partner closely with stakeholders, including labor unions, progressive partners, institutional donors, and national allies (e.g., DSCC, DNC, DCCC) to increase financial support of Democratic candidates.

• Create and present regular reports and analysis for the Executive Director, Chair, and Finance Committee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong preference for two to three cycles of campaign or political communications experience

• Minimum 4+ years of professional experience in political, nonprofit, or university fundraising.

• Demonstrated continued success in managing high-level donor relationships and raising seven-figure revenue goals.

• Experience managing donor databases and compliance processes, preferably with NGP VAN and ActBlue.

• Track record of organizing successful fundraising events and call time operations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong project management skills and ability to execute on deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of Texas political landscape and Democratic donor networks.

Compensation:

$7,500 per month (salaried position)

Please use this link to apply for the position.

The Texas Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Summary:

The Texas Democratic Party is seeking a highly organized, strategic, and mission-driven Deputy Executive Director to serve as the organization’s chief internal operator. This role ensures the Party’s day-to-day operations run smoothly, supports staff and department heads, and keeps cross-departmental work on track. The Deputy Executive Director enables the Executive Director to focus on fundraising, political relationships, media, and long-term strategy by managing internal systems, staff workflow, and organizational processes.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily operations and internal processes to ensure timely execution across departments.

• Manage staff performance, internal communications, and organizational culture.

• Oversee compliance, administrative operations, and internal party business.

• Coordinate with the DNC and manage the State Partnership Program.

• Support strategic planning, special projects, and organizational change.

• Act as the Executive Director’s internal proxy when needed.

• Oversee constituent services and the Party’s intern program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2–4 election cycles of experience.

• Strong understanding of Texas politics.

• Proven team leadership and project management skills.

• Excellent communication abilities.

• Familiarity with statewide coordinated campaigns and campaign finance reporting.

Compensation:

$9,000 - $9,500 per month (salaried position)

Please use this link to apply for the position.

The Texas Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Summary:

All internships are 10 weeks, with a minimum of 24 hours per week. We generally prefer that part-time interns commit to work full workdays (i.e., three eight-hour days rather than four six-hour days), but schedules can be flexible. Internships are offered on an in-person basis only at our Dallas and Austin offices. Interns are required to have access to a computer.

Roles and Responsibilities

As an intern at Texas Democratic Party, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in meaningful work that advances our ability to win elections. Our internship program is designed to provide valuable experience by working directly with the team members of each department. You will work alongside passionate field, communications, operations and development experts who are dedicated to making a positive impact for our state.

Roles may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in organizing and maintaining databases.

• Assist in compiling and refining monthly reports, whether it be for external use or internal and including financial and after-action reports.

• Research

• Document and process analysis

• Outreach

• Engagement

• Operational Support for IT, Ops, and HR

• Project management, research, analytics (survey design and management). Coordination with other departments. Lead weekly check-ins with interns.

• Change management. Planning and implementation of new initiatives

• HR- best practices

• Finance

Qualifications

Interns should possess the following —

• Strong communication, research, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

• Strong research and writing skills.

• The ability to work independently and to see projects through to completion.

• Commitment to the mission of the Texas Democratic Party.

Application Deadlines

Applications and decisions are made on a rolling basis. Apply here!

Compensation:

$15/hr – $3600 for the 10-week period.

The Texas Democratic Party is committed to diversity among its staff and recognizes that its continued success requires the highest commitment to attracting and retaining a diverse staff that reflects Texas and provides the best quality services to supporters and constituents.  The Texas Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, creed, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, ancestry, genetic information, military service, veteran’s status or any other protected category under local, state, or federal law.

We welcome all aspiring staffers who want to work on a Democratic campaign in Texas to submit your resume to the Texas Democrats’ Resume Bank! Whether you’re looking to be a campaign manager for a local city council race or do fundraising for a state legislative race, we want to help connect you to those opportunities. Submit your resume, and if you match the criteria that a campaign is looking for, we will send them your resume for their consideration. They may reach out to you about formally applying or interviewing if they think you’d be a good fit for their campaign.

Submit your resume: txdem.co/resume-bank

The Texas Democratic Party is an equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to recruit, hire, train, promote and administer any and all personnel actions without regard to sex, race, age, color, creed, national origin, religion, economic status, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or expression, ethnic identity or physical disability, or any other legally protected basis. Women and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply.