Steffi Porter
Miami
Summary
Dynamic Political Engagement Manager with a proven track record, excelling in grassroots campaigns and membership growth. Skilled in staff management and strategic outreach, I successfully led teams to exceed fundraising goals and enhance voter engagement, fostering long-term volunteer commitment and organizational alignment. With over 6 years of experience in grassroots organizing, campaign management, staff supervision and membership engagement, I have a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage statewide and regional campaigns, and advance issue-based work rooted in racial, economic, and social justice. I am a trusted manager known for developing staff, strengthening systems and delivering results under pressure.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Political Engagement Manager
Florida Rising
01.2023 - 12.2025
- Led recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of a statewide team of paid remote callers, ensuring performance accountability and alignment with organizational values
- Designed and managed short-term and rapid response political campaigns for endorsed candidates, including statewide travel to recruit, train, and oversee door-to-door field staff during election cycles
- Developed and refined voter engagement scripts used across multiple issue areas and electoral campaigns, strengthening message discipline and conversion rates
- Managed daily operations across remote, in-office, and field settings while participating in strategic planning meetings, staff supervision, and leadership trainings
South Florida Membership Manager
Florida Rising
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Played a key role in rebuilding and expanding Florida Rising's membership base following the merger of New Florida Majority and Organize Florida
- Authored high-performing fundraising scripts adopted statewide and trained staff and volunteers on effective relational and values-based fundraising techniques
- Recruited, trained, and supervised volunteers, fostering leadership pathways and long-term engagement
- Strengthened systems for donor retention and grassroots giving in a newly unified organization
Assistant Canvass Director
Popular Democracy
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Implemented strategic planning sessions to align organizational goals with electoral objectives and community needs.
- Analyzed data from canvassing efforts, refining strategies to maximize impact on target demographics.
- Consistently exceeded membership and fundraising goals, maintaining the highest average sign-up rate within the SPP Program
- Led phonebank operations during the COVID-19 lockdown, engaging voters on the 2020 presidential election and critical issues including housing justice, voting rights, healthcare access, and First Amendment protections
- Recruited, trained, and developed a team of 10 communications specialists raising funds and support for New Florida Majority
Lead Field Manager & Recruiter
Grassroots Campaigns
09.2017 - 08.2018
- Managed field-based fundraising campaigns for national nonprofit organizations, including the ACLU and Planned Parenthood
- Supervised teams of canvassers, delivered real0time feedback, and trained new hires to meet organizational standards and goals
- Supported recruitment pipelines and staff development in fast-paced campaign environments
Freelance Copy Editor
Global Markets Insight
01.2015 - 06.2018
- Edited and proofread diverse content for clarity, grammar, and adherence to style guidelines.
- Collaborated with writers to ensure accurate messaging and alignment with brand voice.
- Edited and prepared two published finance texts: Insider's Guide to Fixed Income Securities and Markets and Bond Math: An Insider's Guide to Fixed Income Valuation by Doug Carroll
- Ensured clarity, consistency, and accuracy for professional and academic audiences
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Massachusetts
Amherst05-2015
Skills
- Staff Management & Leadership Development
- Grassroots & Electoral Campaigns
- Membership Growth & Fundraising
- Volunteer Recruitment & Training
- Strategic Outreach & Messaging
- Phonebank & Field Operations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Remote & Distributed Team Management
Timeline
Political Engagement Manager
Florida Rising
01.2023 - 12.2025
South Florida Membership Manager
Florida Rising
01.2021 - 01.2023
Assistant Canvass Director
Popular Democracy
06.2019 - 01.2021
Lead Field Manager & Recruiter
Grassroots Campaigns
09.2017 - 08.2018
Freelance Copy Editor
Global Markets Insight
01.2015 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Massachusetts