BENJAMIN GUBITS
Williston
Summary
Strategic political and advocacy leader with a track record of designing and executing high-impact electoral, issue advocacy, and voter engagement campaigns across federal, state, and local levels. Deep experience leading 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) programs, including independent expenditures, candidate engagement, and large-scale turnout efforts. Skilled at integrating real-time performance insights to optimize campaigns across paid media, field, and digital channels. Proven ability to build and manage high-performing teams, align diverse coalitions, and drive measurable outcomes in complex, fast-moving political environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Advocacy & Campaigns
Protect Our Winters & Protect Our Winters Action Fund (C3/C4)
05.2021 - Current
- Lead national political, electoral, and advocacy strategy across federal, state, and local levels
- Own end-to-end strategy and results for independent expenditures, candidate engagement, and voter mobilization programs
- Design and execute integrated advocacy campaigns leveraging grassroots organizing, digital, paid media, and coalition partnerships
- Evaluate performance across polling, paid media, digital, field, and mail; implement real-time optimizations to maximize impact
- Build and manage strategic partnerships with elected officials and advocacy allies to advance policy and electoral goals
- Direct cross-functional campaign execution across communications, development, events, and external partners to ensure alignment and delivery
- Develop policy strategy, including research, briefs, and messaging, and lead lobbying efforts with lawmakers and coalitions at state and federal levels
- Ensure legal compliance across 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities while managing staff, external vendors, and campaign infrastructure
Vice President
Erikson Group
07.2019 - 05.2021
- Provided strategic political and communications consulting for climate and democracy-focused organizations.
- Managed electoral campaign operations for U.S. Senate, House, and state races.
Co-Founder & National Political Director
American Promise
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Lead national advocacy strategy to advance constitutional reform, directing candidate engagement, endorsements, and ballot initiative efforts across key states
- Build and manage relationships with elected officials, candidates, advocacy organizations, and cross-partisan allies to expand political support
- Design and execute multi-state campaigns integrating paid media, grassroots organizing, digital advocacy, and earned media
- Evaluate campaign performance across polling, media, field, and fundraising; implement real-time adjustments to improve outcomes
- Direct coalition strategy, aligning national and state partners to drive legislative progress and ballot measure success
- Lead policy and political strategy development, translating complex reform issues into clear messaging, briefs, and stakeholder communications
- Ensure compliance with campaign finance laws and organizational requirements while managing vendors, consultants, and campaign budgets
Campaign Manager
Yes on 2 Ballot Committee
Boston, MA
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Lead overall campaign strategy and execution for statewide ballot initiative, driving voter engagement and turnout
- Develop and implement integrated campaign plans across paid media, field, digital, and communications
- Analyze polling and voter data to optimize targeting, resource allocation, and campaign performance
- Manage campaign budget, staff, and vendors while adjusting tactics in real time to maximize impact
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Fort Lewis College
Skills
- Multi-State Electoral & Issue Advocacy Strategy (C3/C4)
- Political and Advocacy Campaign Design and Execution
- Voter Targeting, Turnout, Persuasion & Public Engagement Strategy
- Campaign Comms (Paid, Earned, Owned)
- Volunteer Mobilization & Grassroots/Grasstops Advocacy
- Digital, Paid Media & Cross-Channel Campaign Integration
- Coalition Building, Stakeholder Partnerships & External Relations
- Campaign Budgeting, Compliance (FEC/IRS) & Risk Management
- Team Leadership, Staff Development, Consultant Management & Culture Building
Timeline
Vice President, Advocacy & Campaigns
Protect Our Winters & Protect Our Winters Action Fund (C3/C4)
05.2021 - Current
Vice President
Erikson Group
07.2019 - 05.2021
Campaign Manager
Yes on 2 Ballot Committee
10.2017 - 11.2018
Co-Founder & National Political Director
American Promise
08.2015 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
Fort Lewis College