Manager, BUILD-PAC Fundraising

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Group: Government Affairs

NAHB is seeking a manager of BUILD-PAC fundraising to join our dynamic Government Affairs team. This role plays a vital part in driving the success of BUILD-PAC by developing and managing fundraising strategies that engage donors at every level — from major donor clubs to state and local associations, as well as NAHB councils and membership groups. The ideal candidate will be energized by building relationships, inspiring member participation, and creating meaningful donor experiences. This position also contributes to key communication efforts and national outreach initiatives that strengthen BUILD-PAC’s presence among key audiences nationwide.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Works to plan and execute BUILD-PAC’s fundraising strategy and new campaigns. This includes, but is not limited to, compiling and drafting general, event-specific and regular outreach to donors, trustees, staff and NAHB membership. The individual will assist in designing BUILD-PAC’s new fundraising campaigns, including slogans, cycle themes and taglines
• Develops and implements state fundraising plans to achieve fundraising goals established each election cycle. This person will help local and state HBAs promote BUILD-PAC, recruit new contributors, host an annual event, and meet assigned fundraising goals
• Serves as a liaison for state trustees and local and state association staff for BUILD-PAC fundraising efforts. The manager will work with trustees to ensure all BUILD-PAC fundraising is in accordance with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations and BUILD-PAC policies and bylaws
• Manages BUILD-PAC’s donor clubs, where the responsibilities include generating and implementing new fundraising ideas to increase and maintain participation. The role will support the donor club chairs in increasing fundraising efforts, ensure proper tracking of donor members, administer donor club fulfillment benefits, and draft communications and solicitations to donors. Works with the Conventions and Meetings staff to plan events during NAHB board meetings
• Drafts, distributes and promotes BUILD-PAC education and awareness pieces among NAHB membership, including BUILD-PAC’s newsletter, donor club communications and talking points
• Serves as the staff liaison between NAHB committees, councils and member groups, and works with the NAHB staff to provide talking points, PAC fundraising updates, marketing materials, solicitations, educational tools and other necessary information

Preferred Skills

• Requires extensive knowledge and expertise in fundraising campaign development and management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively deliver campaign messages and persuade members and staff of BUILD-PAC’s importance
• Comfort and ability to effectively ask members for a political contribution
• Knowledge of the federal legislative process and the purpose of political action committees (PACs)
• Knowledge of FEC regulations and state/local campaign finance laws
• Strong attention to detail and people skills
• Knowledge of Capitol Hill/PAC administration/trade associations is preferred
• Experience with PAC management software, such as DDC, is preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, public relations or equivalent in education and experience
• Minimum of three to four years of professional experience in fundraising or PAC management

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000 on an annualized based on skills and experience.

To apply for this position, please submit this application.

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