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Chris has a long-term commitment to the DNC and fundraising for the Democratic Party.
Chris has the specific experience of raising funds in a time of rebuilding, a track record of supporting transparency and openness on the Budget Oversight & Review Committee, a plan to expand and diversify the fundraising base of the Party, and an enthusiasm to link the political and fundraising sides of the DNC. He is an appointed voting member of the DNC, Co-Chair of the Budget Oversight & Review Committee, and a member of the Executive Committee.
The primary role of the DNC National Finance Co-Chair is to work with the National Finance Chair to ensure the DNC has the resources needed for Democrats to win – up and down the ballot, all across the country, year in and year out. This is how Chris is fulfilling that mission:
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Fund the Party Infrastructure: Continue to emphasize the proven value of establishing and funding Democratic Party infrastructure for the benefit of all.
Four-Year Cycle: Operate on a four-year cycle realizing that we don’t only need political power in Presidential election years.
Build a War Chest: Ensure the eventual Presidential Candidate has resources available at the Democratic National Committee.
Work to Establish Multi-Year Fundraising Commitments: To ensure we can always meet the base funding needs of the State Parties.
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Participation: Expand participation in the National Finance Committee to reflect the diversity of the Party and the country.
Donor Diversity: Appreciate the wide range of reasons that people contribute and develop strategies to meet them where they are.
Fundraising Training: Set up a program to provide core fundraising training for Volunteer Fundraisers, DNC Members, State Parties, and Candidates.
Raiser Network: Recognize the need to maintain, mentor, and support a diverse national raiser network, supported by regional finance staff.
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Continue to Improve Financial Transparency: Implement improvements to the Budget Oversight & Review Committee.
Goal-Based Fundraising: Set and explain realistic and tangible fundraising objectives, and use success as a reason to raise additional funds.
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Party Integration: Deepen alignment between the work of the NFC and that of the DNC and State Parties.
Team Approach: Work closely with the Officers, State Parties, Members, National Finance Director, and Finance Staff, to ensure fundraising success for the Democratic Party.
