Appropriations Director

Position Description:

We are looking for an Appropriations Division Director to lead our financial efforts. In this role you will oversee fundraising campaigns and manage resources to ensure our campaigns and efforts remain financially secure. You will sit on the cabinet of the Chief of Staff, where you will coordinate closely with them and other members of the Leadership team to maintain the funding for our nonpartisan pro-democracy work.

Our ideal candidate would be a self-starter who has experience with fundraising, financial management, and leadership experience who is pursuing a career in non-profit management or finance. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing financial plans while ensuring team leaders work within campaign budgets.
• Approving purchases and maintaining all financial records in compliance with federal and state law.
• Writing and presenting budgets to the Board of Directors quarterly.
• Writing and implementing fundraising plans alongside the leadership team and appropriations team members.
• Develop and lead a dedicated team of grassroots fundraisers and grant writers.
• Other financial responsibilities as assigned by the Chief of Staff.

Requirements:

• Ability to work 10 hours/week on the above tasks.
• Preferably pursuing a degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in fundraising and financial management, preferably within the political or nonprofit sphere. 
• In-depth understanding of the political fundraising process, including knowledge of the difference between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) non-profit designations.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

Additional Information:

• The Appropriations Division Director reports to the Chief of Staff of The Task Force.
• This position is based in Washington, D.C., with remote accommodations available.
• College/University students in the National Capital Region (D.C. and surrounding areas) are strongly encouraged to apply, aligning with our commitment to selecting energetic students passionate about defending democracy.

About The Task Force:

The Task Force is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization that operates with the conviction that democracy is not a given—it is our shared responsibility to safeguard and strengthen it. Our organization embodies a spirit of nonpartisan commitment to democratic ideals and works tirelessly to identify and counteract institutional threats to our representative systems. As a member of our team, you'll contribute to a pivotal movement that is shaping the future of democracy in the United States.