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).

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:

• PAC fundraising. Design and execute plans to raise PAC money, including research, targeting, mail and phone solicitation, coordination with state and district efforts, tracking and follow-up.
• District, state and national fundraising. Design and/or execute plans to raise state, district and national money, including assistance with hiring staff, identifying finance committee members, coordinating events, and writing and targeting direct mail appeals.
• Financial planning/management. Develop fundraising plans and cash flow projections to meet the financial needs of the campaign.
• Event planning. Plan and coordinate small and large events from the design and mailing of invitations, steering committee development, and logistical arrangements to phone banking, targeting calls and pledge follow-up.

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.

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.

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