PAC Fundraising Representative

This position can be located in the Washington, DC office only.

Position Summary

As part of the Advocacy Group, the PAC Fundraising Representative will work under the direction of the Director of PAC Fundraising and PAC Events to apply and facilitate the tools and resources related to NAR’s REALTOR® Political Action Committee (RPAC) and its associated programs.

You will interface with state and local REALTOR® associations, NAR membership, and RPAC Trustees to ensure RPAC grants are processed and disbursed, RPAC investor benefits are fulfilled, and RPAC committees and councils are managed.

Successful candidates will have a sincere interest in political fundraising, particularly with PACs, and be highly organized and self-motivated.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Director of PAC Fundraising and PAC Events, oversee RPAC fundraising grant programs, working with state and local REALTOR® associations to ensure grant applications are properly received and grant expenditures disbursed.
• Ensure RPAC fundraising data is properly received and transmitted by working with an outside PAC compliance vendor as well as with the NAR Finance Team.
• Engage directly with NAR members and assist with RPAC questions relating to investment history, Major Investor levels and benefits, and NAR RPAC program matters.
• Manage and administer the RPAC Fundraising Grant Program for use by REALTOR® state and local associations and work with NAR Leadership Resources to provide RPAC Fundraising information relevant to NAR member leaders and their respective fundraising efforts.
• Assist with NAR RPAC events and federal political fundraising events.
• Oversee and manage the RPAC investor recognition program.
• Serve as Staff Executive to the RPAC Major Investor Council. In addition to executing all preparation for committee and council meetings, be responsible for in-person and webinar RPAC tutorials, and strategize with Affiliate Groups to bolster broad RPAC investment strategy.
• Stay knowledgeable about PAC compliance and PAC data matters.
• Write fundraising emails and assist in the planning of fundraising campaigns.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of work experience with exposure to political fundraising, PACs, political campaigns, foundations, advocacy organizations, or experience with a member-based trade association.
• Strong desire for knowledge of email fundraising campaigns.
• Results-oriented with high attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to think in innovative ways to find solutions to problems.
• Adept at maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations.
• Exceptional communication skills – verbal, written, and presentation.
• Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills with a high level of response to all inquiries.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Compensation

$85,000 – $110,000
NAR provides comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Organizational Overview

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is a team of professionals dedicated to providing world-class service to over 1.5 million REALTORS® working in the United States and around the world.

The real estate industry is fast-paced and fast-changing—each year, our members participate in the sale, lease, and management of real estate. As in every industry, our members’ value proposition is constantly being challenged by innovation.

It is our mission to empower REALTORS® as they preserve, protect, and advance the right to real property for all. We cannot do that without the ideas, passion, and commitment of our talented employees.

As our greatest assets, employees are offered their pick of competitive benefits, perks, and flexible work options. Our most successful employees are committed to our Core Values.

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