Jake Fineman
About Jake Fineman
Jake Fineman is an Outreach Associate for Democratic Politics and Elections at ActBlue, with extensive experience in political campaign management and digital fundraising.
Title and Role
Jake Fineman currently holds the position of Outreach Associate - Democratic Politics and Elections at ActBlue. He has been in this role since 2021, working remotely. His work involves forming strategic relationships with state and county parties, legislative caucuses, and other major stakeholders, significantly contributing to ActBlue's expansion and influence in the political fundraising domain.
Career at Nevada State Democratic Party
Jake Fineman has extensive experience working with the Nevada State Democratic Party. In 2020, he served as Deputy Field Director for 2 months and as Regional Field Director for 5 months in Reno, Nevada, and as Lead Field Organizer in 2019 for 4 months, also in Reno. Additionally, he worked as a Field Organizer in Las Vegas, Nevada, for 3 months in 2018. His roles at the party included overseeing field operations and contributing to the success of various democratic campaigns during these periods.
Early Career and Internships
Jake's early career includes significant roles and internships. He worked as a Campaign Intern for Doug Applegate for Congress from 2017 to 2018 in the Greater San Diego Area. Beyond politics, he was an Opinion Columnist at The Daily Californian for 3 months in 2016 and held various leadership roles in student organizations during his time at the University of California, Berkeley.
Education and Academic Background
Jake Fineman pursued his higher education at the University of California, Berkeley, where he achieved a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Political Science and Government. His education spanned five years, from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that, he completed his high school education at Scripps Ranch High School, graduating with a High School Diploma in 2012.
Significant Contributions and Strategy Development
At ActBlue, Jake developed a comprehensive 2-year strategy during the 2021-2022 cycle that significantly increased recruitment among state and local campaigns, leading to a 323% expansion in market share. He played a key role by conducting formal trainings, demos, and onboarding sessions focused on digital fundraising tactics and mobilizing small-dollar donors.