Chief of Staff
Development & Fundraising
Company Overview
Citizens Alliance is a 501(c)(4) organization dedicated to empowering liberty-minded, America First candidates to win elections through disciplined, results-driven grassroots engagement. We specialize in large-scale door-knocking programs and direct voter contact that create meaningful connections between candidates and constituents. Our work supports both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) programs, advancing individual freedoms, limited government, and a hands-on approach to political organizing. At Citizens Alliance, we believe elections are won face-to-face—and we build the infrastructure to make that happen.
Job Summary
The Chief of Staff is a strategic advisor to the CEO, leading fundraising and development initiatives across both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) programs. This role oversees the development team, coordinates cross-functional initiatives, and ensures fundraising operations align with organizational goals. The Chief of Staff drives donor engagement, major gifts strategy, and special campaigns while acting as a key liaison between the CEO, staff, and external stakeholders. This position reports directly to the CEO and plays a critical role in scaling the organization’s fundraising capacity.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise the CEO on fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and revenue growth initiatives
- Lead long-term planning for 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) fundraising programs
- Manage, coach, and develop the fundraising team to achieve performance goals
- Develop and execute annual fundraising plans, including major gifts and high-impact campaigns
- Monitor fundraising performance metrics and ensure alignment with organizational objectives
- Analyze donor data to identify trends, opportunities, and strategic priorities
- Coordinate collaboration between development, communications, and operations teams
- Oversee donor pipeline management and reporting for major donors and prospects
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and internal guidelines for all fundraising activities
- Act as a liaison for the CEO with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Support the CEO on special projects, campaigns, and strategic initiatives
- Implement scalable processes and systems to streamline fundraising operations
Required Qualifications
- Proven experience in development, fundraising, or nonprofit management
- Strong leadership, team management, and coaching skills
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and strategic planning abilities
- Knowledge of major gifts fundraising, donor pipelines, and prospect management
- Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and initiatives
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Understanding of compliance requirements for nonprofit fundraising
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit environments
- Track record of scaling fundraising operations and processes
- Experience advising senior leadership on strategic and revenue-related initiatives
- Familiarity with political or advocacy-focused nonprofit fundraising
Working Conditions
- Office-based with flexibility for remote work as needed
- Occasional travel to donor meetings, events, and organizational conferences
- Standard business hours with flexibility to accommodate donor engagement activities
Compensation & benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience ranging from $125,000 – $170,000
- Health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
reporting structure & additional details
- Reports directly to the CEO
- Manages the development team and oversees fundraising operations