National Restaurant Association · 3 weeks ago
Director, Advocacy Fundraising
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expThe National Restaurant Association is a leading business association seeking a Director of Advocacy Fundraising to oversee fundraising efforts for its Political Action Committee and Advocacy Fund. This role involves strategy development, event management, and compliance, requiring strong relationship-building skills and a passion for political fundraising.
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Hiring Manager
Debera Kaminsky
Responsibilities
Manage fundraising, communications strategies, and events for both the Restaurant PAC and Restaurant Advocacy Fund (RAF), including the RAF’s annual golf fundraising tournament
Oversee legal compliance of both the Restaurant PAC and RAF
Track and develop fundraising reports (by state) for both funds to deliver to the Association’s state restaurant association partners
Maintain stakeholder and monthly goal reports (Board giving, state by state goals, etc.)
Manage National Restaurant Association members CEO/in-house company solicitation campaigns
Daily administration of the Restaurant PAC and RAF, including managing donor databases, ensuring organized records of all receipts and disbursements
Present to relevant Association Board committees on fundraising strategy and progress
Serve as the primary point of contact for donors interested in organizing third-party events, providing them with the resources and guidance on fundraising best practices. Ensure donor-hosted events align with the organization's mission and values
Manage the Restaurant PAC donor recognition programs
Maintain the Restaurant PAC and RAF collateral materials, including websites, newsletters, annual reports, letterhead, brochures, and contribution forms, as well as state fundraising toolkits
Act as a strong and credible voice for the Association and the industry with key stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in political science, government relations, public policy or equivalent
Minimum 7-10 years of proven experience meeting political fundraising goals within an Association, Non-Profit or political campaign
Knowledge of Federal Election Commission (FEC) compliance and procedures
Understands legal regulations and procedures and the implications of non-compliance for the organization
Successful track record of building and scaling corporate PAC programs
Proven ability to develop and execute plans, manage revenue, and expense budgets for fundraising events
Significant stakeholder relationship building experience
High level of professional, strategic management and leadership experience
Thoughtful interpersonal and diplomacy skills
Highly effective organizational, time-management and priority-setting skills
Excellent communication skills in written and verbal formats; showcases clear and concise manner. Create and deliver effective presentations
Ability to persuasively communicate complex concepts and programs at the highest levels of government and business
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills
Demonstrative abilities in collaborative team building and consensus
Computer proficiency across MS Office including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to learn other computer software programs as needed
Responsiveness to change and leads as a change agent
Ability to travel quarterly or as needed
Preferred
Broad fundamental understanding of the restaurant industry/business environment a plus
Benefits
Outstanding healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision)
Competitive salaries
Generous vacation and leave time
Matching 401(k) plan
Unique collection of corporate discounts and memberships
Programs to support career and skills development, including coaching, learning and tuition assistance
Company
National Restaurant Association
The National Restaurant Association is a foodservice trade association supporting restaurant businesses worldwide.
201-500 employees
Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Michelle Korsmo
President & CEO
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