Description
Finance Director
Mike Thurmond for Governor
Mike Thurmond's campaign for Governor of Georgia is seeking a Finance Director to lead our fundraising efforts in what will be one of our best opportunities to flip a governorship from red to blue in the 2026 cycle.
The Finance Director will work with the candidate and consultants to build and execute a comprehensive finance plan that includes aggressive call time, events, and digital fundraising. They will be responsible for developing the plan, cultivating donors, performing donor research, managing call time, and ensuring the successful planning and execution of host-led events.
This job is full-time, in-person. Candidates should be located in, or prepared to relocate to, the Metro Atlanta area.
Responsibilities:
- Planning & Strategy: Build a realistic finance plan; set weekly/monthly/quarterly targets; track pipeline and cash-in; align with the campaign manager/treasurer on budget needs
- Donor Research & Cultivation: Identify prospects, expand the donor base, and maintain relationships via calls, emails, meetings; manage pledges and timely follow-up/thank-yous
- Call Time Management: Prepare call sheets and briefings; staff candidate call time; log notes and outcomes; drive next steps until dollars are in the door
- Events: Plan and run local fundraising events end-to-end; coordinate finance travel, local meetings, and event holds with the manager/scheduler; liaise with hosts, finance committee members, and bundlers
- Digital Fundraising: Work with the campaign’s digital fundraising firm to maximize SMS and email fundraising program
- Data, Reporting & Compliance: Work with campaign compliance firm to maintain accurate records with daily processing and weekly reporting; process deposits and reconciliation, support compliance by following federal, state, and local rules and maintaining required documentation
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 1 full cycle of political, nonprofit, or campaign fundraising experience
- Experience working directly with a candidate or principal
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated
- Strong communication skills, both internal and external
- Proficiency in campaign finance software
- Willingness to work a campaign schedule, including some travel (estimated 30%) and irregular hours
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License and reliable access to a car
Preferred Qualifications:
- Multiple cycles of experience leading a campaign fundraising program
- Experience raising funds for non-federal races
- Experience with political fundraising in the state of Georgia
To apply, submit your resume and a brief message about your background and interest in the position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Mike
Mike Thurmond has dedicated his life to public service, building a distinguished record of fighting for working families and taking on tough jobs to help Georgians in need of support. A Clarke County native and the youngest of nine children, Mike learned the value of hard work and education from his family.
Throughout his career in public service, from the Georgia General Assembly to Labor Commissioner and DeKalb County CEO, Mike has become Georgia’s go-to turnaround expert when institutions are broken and communities need results – not just promises.
Whether it's eliminating multi-million-dollar deficits, modernizing outdated systems, or creating programs that support working families, Mike gets things done when others say it’s impossible. Now, Mike is running for Governor to help Georgia live up to its full promise.
Mike Thurmond for Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. This opportunity is available to qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
