Government Affairs Manager

Salary Range:
$72,000.00 to $90,000.00 Annually

Career Title:
Government Affairs Manager

Department:
Policy and Government Affairs

Note: Competitive salary commensurate with government affairs experience
FLSA: Exempt
Note: Union dues are 1.44% of bi-weekly pay

Career Summary:
The Policy and Government Affairs team is looking for a high-performing and dedicated Government Affairs Manager. This position oversees the operations of the American Nurses Association Political Action Committee and the Nurses Action Fund. The incumbent develops and executes the strategic plan, in coordination with senior department staff, to expand the association’s PAC and related political reach, and fosters relationships with the political staffs for members of Congress, multi-candidate PACs, national party committees, and other external coalitions.

The incumbent will manage all aspects of the PAC, including developing and implementing an annual solicitation campaign and recruiting PAC donors, communications with the PAC Board, Leadership Society, and other internal stakeholders. The incumbent will manage relationships with external vendors related to PAC and fundraising, communications, and compliance.

In addition, this position leads fundraising, marketing and distribution of funds related to ANA’s Nurses Action Fund (NAF), a fund that ANA uses to supplement federal advocacy initiatives. NAF activities include individual and corporate fundraising as well as the planning of approved political education and campaign activities in compliance with federal law. The incumbent will also lead GOTV initiatives and political education related to ANA’s advocacy agenda and political work.

Join the American Nurses Enterprise (ANE) and be part of the team building a healthy world through the power of nurses. Our goals are to:

Elevate the Profession of Nursing Globally

Evolve the Practice of Nursing to Improve Health, Health Care, and Health Equity

Ensure the Professional Success of Nurses

Our core values: Trusted, Inclusive, Innovative and Empowered guide everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive and dynamic workplace where employees can thrive.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements and generous paid time off. Our modern office spaces are designed to foster collaboration and creativity. The collaborative culture and supportive team environment make ANE a great place to grow your career.

What You Will Do:
Develop and implement strategies for the growth of monetary contributions and number of contributors to the PAC.

Draft and implement PAC communications strategy, in coordination with senior staff, to increase the visibility of the PAC via multiple communication channels, including any PAC newsletters, website content, and all other PAC-related marketing materials.

Maintain and develop relationships with key political staffs for campaigns and multi-candidate PACs to best target PAC giving and event participation.

Manage PAC and administrative budget of approximately $500K per election cycle and advise PAC board, in coordination with senior staff, on political giving strategy.

Serve as primary ANA-PAC representative to political coalition partners.

Execute fundraising events supporting the election and re-election of members of Congress, and in support of other political committees.

Manage a GOTV website and develop electoral and voter communications for nurses during election years in collaboration with ANA’s Grassroots Coordinator.

Provide operational support for ANA’s annual Hill Day on Capitol Hill that brings roughly 500 nurses to Washington each year.

Provide support and technical education to affiliated state associations in their political action-related work.

Manage vendor responsibility for reporting PAC receipts and disbursements. Responsible for the fiduciary responsibilities of the PAC monies (including the checking account), annual and other periodic financial statements, and monthly treasurer reports, in coordination with the PAC treasurer, ANA CFO, and finance department. Produce internal PAC reports and analyses as required for ANA staff and Board members.

Maintain working knowledge of the Federal Election Commission laws to ensure compliance. Ensure sound financial management and compliance with applicable election laws.

Serve as the point person, in coordination with senior staff, for enterprise-wide compliance regarding political activity, campaign contributions, lobbying activity, and federal gift and hospitality regulations.

Support preparation of all documents for meetings, events, and overall spending and the operation of the PAC including but not limited to administration, preparation, and filing of the quarterly federal lobbying disclosure reports as required.

Represent ANA, ANA-PAC, and the NAF at regional and national meetings for educational and fundraising purposes.

What You Bring to the American Nurses Enterprise:
Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

Related Work Experience

Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience working with a political action committee, political fundraising firm, or political campaign with fundraising and compliance responsibilities.

Knowledge of federal political action committee laws and regulations.

Skills

Demonstrated fundraising prowess

Strong project management skills (no PMP required)

Experience engaging diverse audiences, including senior leadership and elected officials

Financial record keeping

Exceptional research and writing skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Keen political judgment

Capability to handle sensitive information and complex issues with discretion and good judgment

Email marketing

Event planning

Public speaking

Grasstops engagement

Ability to prioritize, manage, and complete multiple, complex projects

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Discretion, tact, and the ability to act independently with good judgment and as part of a team

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience using Aristotle, Charity Engine, Personify, and/or other fundraising and association management software platforms highly desirable

What ANE Offers You:
Join us and support more than 5 million Registered Nurses in the United States.

Every role within ANA contributes to a healthier world through the “Power of Nurses.”

An opportunity to help transform a 129-year-old organization to meet the future needs and demands within Health Care.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Belonging (DEIAB)

Be a role model for embracing and empowering the uniqueness of every employee.

Continuously innovating through creative and strategic initiatives.

Exceptional benefits including, but not limited to:

401K retirement contributions of up to 7%

Generous PTO including the week off between Dec 25 and Jan 1

Personal days off

11 paid holidays

Excellent health/medical benefits

And much more

Commitment to your career development and advancement through ANE learning and development programs (internally and externally).

Work Schedule:
Hybrid employees must work a minimum of 20% in the office.

Location:
Policy & Government Affairs Office
505 9th Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20004

Learn More About the American Nurses Enterprise:
https://www.nursingworld.org/ana-enterprise-jobs/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-nurses-association

The American Nurses Enterprise:
Founded in 1896, the American Nurses Enterprise is the family of nonprofit organizations that comprise the American Nurses Association, including the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation (ANF).

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The ANE is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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