Finance​/Development Director

Wanda James is launching a bold, nationally watched campaign for Congress in Colorado's 1st District, centered in Denver and focused on the future. A Navy veteran, CU Regent, and cannabis entrepreneur, Wanda is bringing new leadership to Washington rooted in economic justice, equity, and community power.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-energy campaign in its earliest stages. We're looking for afull-time Finance Directorwho is both strategist and executor, ready to build systems, cultivate donors, and lead a winning fundraising program from the ground up.

The Finance Director will lead the campaign's fundraising strategy and execution. You'll work closely with the candidate and team to support call time, oversee events, track data, and drive major donor and grassroots programs.

This key leadership role requires political savvy, operational discipline, and a commitment to our campaign's values.

• Design and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy across major donors, digital, grassroots, and events
• Organizecandidate call time manager: prepare lists, track pledges, and oversee follow-ups.

Maintain the campaigns' CRM system (NGP): ensure clean data, accurate records, and effective donor segmentation.

Coordinate and execute fundraising events: from intimate salons to large-scale gatherings.

Build strong donor relationships and steward ongoing engagement

Engage bundlers and networks in Denver and nationally

Ensure FEC compliance: work with compliance vendors to meet all reporting and tracking requirements

At least one complete campaign cycle in a federal or statewide fundraising role

Experience managing major donor programs and call time

Familiarity with tools like NGP, Act Blue, Google Workspace, and other political tech.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to follow-through

Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Alignment with the campaign's progressive values and equity-driven mission

Pay scale is between 6-8K/month.

This is a full-time, salaried role with evening and weekend work expected

Hybrid schedule considered, but applicants must be based in or relocating to Denver

Reports to the Campaign Manager and works closely with the Candidate

Please submit:

Your resume

• Three references familiar with your campaign fundraising work or portfolio

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early submissions encouraged.