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Development Director
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth metro area
Reports To: Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediately
Salary: $85,000- $95,000
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
● 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.
Skills and Attributes
● Passionate about electing Democrats and building long-term political power
in Texas.
● Highly organized, proactive, and results-driven.
● Able to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
● Understand long and short-term strategy. Be able to help create a long-term
plan for the party, monitor programs, and stick to goals.
● Capable of motivating and managing staff and cross-functional teams.
● Willingness to travel throughout Texas and work evenings/weekends as
needed.
● Advanced knowledge of industry standard fundraising tools, including NGP
and ActBlue.
Submit your resume: txdem.co/development-director
The Texas Democratic Party’s policies and practices relating to recruitment,
employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and retirement are
based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex (including
pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression),
national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic
information (including family medical history), discharge status from the military,
protected veteran status (which includes disabled veterans, recently separated
veterans, active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces
service medal veterans), or any other basis protected by law. TDP will not tolerate
discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If you have a
disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during
the recruiting process.
Together, we can build a better Texas. Join us.
Development Assistant
Start Date: Immediately
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Dallas Fort-Worth area
Salary: $50,000
Hybrid role- requiring 3 days a week in the office.
Union eligible
The Texas Democratic Party (TDP) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly
motivated Development Assistant. This position will play a critical role in
executing our principal call time program, maintaining donor data systems,
and supporting high-impact fundraising events. This is an excellent
opportunity for someone interested in developing a career in political
fundraising with a strong commitment to electing Democrats across Texas.
Responsibilities:
● Manage and execute principal call time program, including preparing
call sheets, staffing call time, and tracking results
● Conduct donor research and develop prospect lists to support
fundraising goals
● Directly solicit contributions and cultivate relationships with grassroots
donors.
● Assist in event planning and execution, including donor outreach via
phone and email.
● Maintain and update donor databases (NGP) with accurate and timely
records of outreach and follow-up.
● Run and reconcile monthly financial reporting.
● Help with monthly general ledger journal entries and account reports
for the team and management.
● Provide ad hoc reporting and support to team members and
management as needed.
● Coordinate donor acknowledgments and ensure timely follow-up
● Perform additional duties as assigned by the Development Director.
Required Qualifications:
● Passion for electing Democrats at all levels.
● Strong willingness to learn and adapt.
● Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
● 1+ years of campaign or other commensurate fundraising/development
experience.
● High level of confidentiality.
● Experience with Financial software like QuickBooks Online or
equivalent.
● Access to a cell phone, laptop, valid driver’s license, and reliable
transportation.
● Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
● Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.
● Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
● Detail-oriented, precise, organized, and proactive.
● Ability to work independently and handle concurrent projects and
assignments.
● Able to adapt to changing priorities.
● Willingness to take on new challenges.
● Strong work ethic.
Preferred Experience:
● Applicants with demonstrated fundraising experience will receive
priority consideration.
● Knowledge of accounting principles is a strong plus (U.S. GAAP).
● A strong grasp of industry-standard tools, such as NGP, VAN,
Excel/Google Sheets, Quickbooks.
● Established connections within the Texas Democratic donor
community.
Submit your resume: txdem.co/development-assistant
The Texas Democratic Party’s policies and practices relating to recruitment,
employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and
retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion,
ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status,
mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical
history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which
includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime
or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or
any other basis protected by law. TDP will not tolerate discrimination or
harassment based on any of these characteristics. If you have a disability or
special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the
recruiting process.
Together, we can build a better Texas. Join us.
VAN Manager
Start Date: Immediately
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Remote
Salary: $60,000
The Texas Democratic Party (TDP) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated VAN Manager. This position is a crucial role responsible for leveraging the voter file to manage voter data, coordinate outreach efforts, support overall campaign or organizational goals, and provide excellent customer service.
Responsibilities:
Maintaining and updating voter data in VAN, including registration information via the voter file maintained by the Secretary of State, vote history, and contact information.
Importing and exporting data into and from a variety of voter contact tools, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Segmenting voter lists based on various criteria for targeted outreach.
Creating and managing voter contact programs, including phone banking, canvassing, and other field activities, potentially utilizing tools like MiniVAN.
Generating call lists, walk lists, and scripts for volunteer and staff outreach.
Tracking and reporting on outreach efforts and progress towards goals.
Supporting volunteer recruitment and management within the VAN framework.
Generating reports on voter engagement, outreach effectiveness, and other relevant metrics.
Training staff and volunteers on the proper use of VAN and associated tools and how to provide excellent customer service.
Providing ongoing technical support and troubleshooting for VAN users.
Ensuring all VAN usage adheres to relevant campaign finance laws and data privacy regulations.
Managing Texas VAN support, including:
○ Responding to VAN help tickets and maintaining + improving the VAN help ticket system.
○ Writing and updating VAN support documentation.
○ Providing guidance on escalations for VAN help tickets.
○ Overseeing VAN account requests and creation, including managing interns.
○ Implementing systems for access to and data sharing within VAN for all sorts of user types, like county parties and candidates.
Handling the timely and strategic acquisition of the statewide voter file and other key datasets, i.e. early voting centers and polling places.
On a weekly basis, assist with the Call Time Program, and conduct accurate and timely donor follow-up and acknowledgement.
On an as-needed basis, liaise or collaborate with the relevant SDEC committee.
Required Qualifications:● Passion for electing Democrats at all levels.
● Strong willingness to learn and adapt.
● Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
● 1+ years of campaign or other commensurate fundraising/development
experience.
● High level of confidentiality.
● Experience with Financial software like QuickBooks Online or
equivalent.
● Access to a cell phone, laptop, valid driver’s license, and reliable
transportation.
● Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
● Basic accounting and bookkeeping skills.
● Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills.
● Detail-oriented, precise, organized, and proactive.
● Ability to work independently and handle concurrent projects and
assignments.
● Able to adapt to changing priorities.
● Willingness to take on new challenges.
● Strong work ethic.
Requirements:Proficiency in VAN/VoteBuilder: Deep understanding of the platform and its functionalities is critical.
Strong skills in managing, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform strategies.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively train staff, communicate with volunteers, and present data findings.
Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and adapt to changing circumstances.
Understanding of political campaigns and the importance of data-driven decision-making.
Familiarity with other relevant tools such as Google Workspace applications, Zoom, and potentially other campaign tools like Act Blue or ThruText.
Bachelor’s degree in political science, administration, or communications preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a customer service role, or 4+ years of experience in customer service, account management, project management, or sales.
A minimum of 2 cycles of experience using VAN, with a strong preference for past experience as an administrator.
Two years of experience managing teams and projects.
Preference for experience in electoral politics and are passionate about using data and technical tools to organize and advance progressive causes.
Experience with Google Sheets, including proficiency with more advanced functions (ex: vlookups, queries, and other formulas for quickly matching and manipulating data).
SQL experience (or interest in learning SQL) is a plus.
Experience using Freshdesk, NGP 8, Zapier, and/or Asana is a plus.
Submit your resume: txdem.co/vanmanager25
The Texas Democratic Party’s policies and practices relating to recruitment,
employment, career development and advancement, promotion, and
retirement are based solely on merit, regardless of race, color, religion,
ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or gender expression), national origin, age, citizenship, marital status,
mental or physical disability, genetic information (including family medical
history), discharge status from the military, protected veteran status (which
includes disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active duty wartime
or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans), or
any other basis protected by law. TDP will not tolerate discrimination or
harassment based on any of these characteristics. If you have a disability or
special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the
recruiting process.
Together, we can build a better Texas. Join us.
VAN Assistant
Start Date: Early October 2025
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Remote
Salary: $50,000
Description:
The Texas Democratic Party is currently seeking applications for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and creative VAN Assistant. This person will be responsible for assisting campaigns and county parties across Texas with VAN, including advising on targeting and troubleshooting technical issues.
This position will report to the Deputy Director of VAN, and will be on the Data team, working in close collaboration with other teams. This is a remote position, and will include some nights and weekends.
Core Responsibilities:
Responding to email help tickets and maintaining/improving the help ticket system
Writing and updating support documentation
Learning the VAN CRM and using it to provide strategic advice to campaigns, county parties, and other users
Creating VAN accounts and managing the invoicing process
Other data/tech duties to support geographies/districts, including VAN administration, creating phone banks, managing texting programs, and more
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Skills:
Experience using Google Sheets
Interest in advancing technical skills - especially in becoming a Google Sheets expert or learning SQL
Experience with Votebuilder/VAN or voter contact tools is a plus
Experience using FreshDesk, Airtable, and/or Asana is a plus
Required Tools:
A reliable laptop
A reliable cell phone
How to Apply: Please click here to apply for this position.
Diversity: The Texas Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer. Consistent with the Texas Democratic Party’s commitment to including groups historically underrepresented in the Texas Democratic Party’s affairs, by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, we strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the Texas Democratic Party.
Data Science Intern
Start Date: Immediately
Employment Type: Part-time (20-30 hours per week)
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $15/hour
Hybrid role requiring 3 days a week in the office.
Union eligible
The Texas Democratic Party is currently seeking applications for a data science intern. In this role interns will learn about how data is used in politics, assist the party in its use of technology, and improve various programs. The data science intern will report to the deputy data science director, and will be a member of the Data team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about utilizing data effectively in order to help Democrats succeed in Texas.
Core Responsibilities:
Write SQL to analyze data and build reports and dashboards in Looker Studio
Design and execute projects for relevant analytical requests directed to the TDP Data Team
Assist with the creation and maintenance of data deliverables, such as: partisanship & turnout modeling, data visualizations, and maintaining pipelines.
Additional duties as assigned by the deputy data science director
Required Skills:
A willingness to learn technical skills on the job
Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Some background in statistics, CS/CIT, or political data
Preferred Experience (a plus but not required):
Political or electoral experience, including having volunteered with campaigns
Comfort with technical skills such as SQL, data visualization, and/or working in a Google Cloud environment.
Familiarity with Python or R, particularly in data science contexts
We are excited for applicants to apply with a variety of backgrounds, even if you are unfamiliar with some aspects of the role! Learning on the job will be a key part of the internship for any applicant!
How to Apply:
Please click here and fill out this form to apply for this position.
Diversity:
The Texas Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer. Consistent with the Texas Democratic Party’s commitment to including groups historically underrepresented in the Texas Democratic Party’s affairs, by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, we strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the Texas Democratic Party.
Finance Intern
Description:
The Texas Democratic Party is seeking a Finance Intern for the Summer of 2025, with a possibility of extension. This person will be responsible for drafting direct donor communications, preparing briefing materials for fundraising events, and gaining experience in donor prospecting research. It is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to see the nitty-gritty of how the Democratic Party finance works and believes in the future of the Texas Democratic Party. An ideal candidate will need to be well-organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Core Responsibilities:
Draft donor communication and acknowledgments.
Research prospective donors and assist with general research projects.
Maintain active donor database in NGP and ensure up-to-date. documentation of relationship management.
Assist with preparation of briefing materials for events and meetings.
Support staff with external meetings and events as needed.
Assist with day-to-day operations of the finance department.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
Proficiency in Google Suite, specifically Google Sheets.
The ability to focus on precise messaging to prepare public donor-facing communication ensuring positive interactions with constituents.
The ability to think creatively to complete research projects and expand the Texas Democratic Party network.
High school graduate.
Must be 18 or older.
Start Date: ASAP
Employment Type: Intern. Part-time (approximately 20 hours per week), non-exempt, hybrid- with three days at least expected in office. Not benefits eligible. Union eligible.
Location: Austin, Texas
Salary: $15/hour
How to Apply: Please click here and fill out this form to apply for this position.
Diversity:
The Texas Democratic Party is an equal-opportunity employer. Consistent with the Texas Democratic Party’s commitment to including groups historically underrepresented in the Texas Democratic Party’s affairs by virtue of race/ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, we strongly encourage members of underrepresented groups to seek jobs within the Texas Democratic Party.
Texas Democrats Resume Bank
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.
Texas Democrats Intern Resume Bank
We welcome all aspiring interns who want to work on a Democratic campaign in Texas to submit your resume to the Texas Democrats’ Intern Resume Bank! 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/intern-resume-bank