about

Our current client roster includes the American Wind Energy Association, Congressman Dan Boren (OK-02), Congressman Ben Chandler (KY-06), Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-08), Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-16), Congressman Mike Ross (AR-04), Democratic Candidate Linda Stender (NJ-07) and Hoosiers for Jill Long Thompson (Indiana). We also consult with several Political Action Committees on supporting Democratic Members of Congress.

Molly Allen, Founding Principal, has over eight years of experience in the political arena helping elect Democrats. She has worked for several local, state and federal campaigns, non-profit organizations and institutions including Senator Richard Durbin (IL), Congressman Sander Levin (MI-12), Congressman Bobby Rush (IL-01), Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY-12), Marty Castro for Congress (IL-04), Martha Fuller Clark for Congress (NH-01) and Lou Lang for Governor (IL). In 2002, Molly served as Finance Director for Jill Long Thompson’s Congressional race in Indiana’s 2nd District, a nationally-targeted campaign. Molly is a graduate of Northwestern University.

Emily Gray, Associate, is a 2007 graduate of Salem College where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Not-for-Profit Management and Sociology. Prior to joining the team at Molly Allen Associates in March 2008, Emily interned with National League of Cities in Washington, D.C., on the Stimulating Municipal Action to Reduce Poverty Project.

Amaia P. Kirtland, Associate, graduated from the University of Idaho, in Moscow, Idaho in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Spanish. Prior to joining Molly Allen Associates in January of 2008, Amaia worked for two years as the Office Manager for Congressman Jim Matheson (D, UT-02).

services

Launched in January 2006, Molly Allen Associates specializes in mobilizing financial resources for Democratic candidates and provides a full range of campaign fundraising and financial management services. We maintain a small client roster in order to give each campaign the best service possible. Our convenient location only steps from the Capitol makes our office a natural satellite campaign office for our clients, which they use for call time, political meetings and events in our conference room. We custom design programs for each of our clients based on their specific needs. Our clients can choose from the following:

careers

There are no open positions at this time; however, we are always accepting resumes in the event that a new position becomes available.

Please send any inquiries to info@mollyallenassociates.com.

internships

Molly Allen Associates is seeking college students and recent college graduates for part-time or full-time campaign fundraising internships. Responsibilities will include assisting with research, event planning, database management, and administrative tasks. The internship will also include the potential to staff and/or attend DC-area fundraising events. Interns will have the opportunity to interact with Members of Congress. Candidates must be self-starters, detail-oriented, have excellent writing and communication skills, and be able to multi-task. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Hill or campaign experience is a plus.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. A minimum commitment of six hours per week is required. We are committed to providing our interns with a valuable learning experience and will assist with petitions for academic credit as well as adjust the duration of an internship session to comply with respective academic calendars.

Candidates able to commit 20 hours or more per week will be eligible for a stipend. Compensation cannot be combined with academic credit.

Please send a resume, cover letter and availability to info@mollyallenassociates.com.

events

Clients

Rep. Dan Boren (OK-02), borenforcongress.com
Rep. Ben Chandler (KY-06) benchandlerforcongress.com
Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-08), giffordsforcongress.com
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (CA-16), lofgrenforcongress.com
Rep. Mike Ross (AR-04), mikeross.com
Linda Stender (NJ-07), lindastenderforcongress.com
Hoosiers For Jill Long Thompson (IN), hoosiersforjill.com


05/19/2008
07:00 to 08:30 AM

Hon Mike Ross (AR-04)

Reception Dinner with Congressman Mike Ross
Location: Charlie Palmer Steak
101 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
Contribution: Host: $5000
Sponsor: $2500
Attendee: $1500
Contact: (202) 454-5262 or info@mollyallenassociates.com
Committee: Please make contributions payable to Mike Ross for Congress and mail to:
Mike Ross for Congress
P.O. Box 360
Prescott, AR 71857
Notes: 7:00 Cocktails, 7:30 Dinner

05/21/2008
05:00 to 06:30 PM

Cand. Linda Stender (NJ-07)

Reception Red to Blue Reception for Linda!
Location: 142 D Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
Contribution: Host: $5000 PAC/$1000 Individual
Sponsor: $2500 PAC/$500 Individual
Guest: $1000 PAC/$250 Individual
Contact: (202) 454-5262 or info@mollyallenassociates.com
Committee: Linda Stender for Congress
209 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington, DC 20003

05/22/2008
08:30 to 09:30 AM

Hon. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-08)

Reception Space Industry breakfast
Location: 101 Constitution Ave NW
Ste. 500 West
Washington, DC 20001
Contribution: $5000 Host $2500 Co-Host
$1000 Guest $500 Individual
Contact: (202) 454-5262 or info@mollyallenassociates.com
Committee: Please make contributions payable and mail to:
Giffords for Congress
209 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20003

06/05/2008
05:30 to 07:00 PM

Hon. Gabrielle Giffords (AZ-08)

Reception Birthday Celebration!
Location: The Jacobs Engineering Townhouse
413 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
Contribution: $5,000 PAC- Saguaro
$2,500 PAC- Ocotilla
$1,000 PAC- Cholla
$500 Personal- Prickly Pear
Contact: (202) 454-5262 or info@mollyallenassociates.com
Committee: Please make contributions payable & mail to:
GIFFORDS FOR CONGRESS
209 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003

06/10/2008
05:30 to 07:00 PM

Hon. Ben Chandler

Reception A SPIRITED RECEPTION & BOURBON TASTING
Location: 417 NEW JERSEY AVENUE, SE
*LOWER LEVEL*
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Contribution: HOST $5,000 PAC
SPONSOR $2,500 PAC
GUEST $1,000 PAC
INDIVIDUAL $500
Contact: (202) 454-5262 or info@mollyallenassociates.com
Committee: CHECKS CAN BE MADE PAYABLE TO:
CHANDLER FOR CONGRESS
209 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SE
WASHINGTON, DC 20003

09/15/2008
09:00 to 02:00 PM

Hon. Mike Ross (AR-04)

Reception Skeet, Trap, & Sporting Clays Shoot
Location: Prince George's County Trap and Skeet Center
10400 Goodluck Road
Glenn Dale, MD 20768
Contribution: $2,500 PAC
$1,000 Individual
Contact: (202) 454-5262 or info@mollyallenassociates.com
Committee: Please make checks payable to:
Mike Ross for Congress
P.O. Box 360
Prescott, AR 71857
Notes: 9:00 AM: Registration
10:00 AM: Shoot
12 Noon: Lunch