Manager, Political Affairs

Reports to:                   Vice President, Federal and Political Affairs

Job Summary: Political engagement professional who will execute all aspects of Finseca’s political activities. Work with Advocacy team and member leadership to implement and develop political programs, including fundraising, and member education. Manager will be responsible for managing an extensive grassroots portfolio, including fundraising, coordinating legislative meetings, identifying, and recruiting new advocates from the Finseca membership and developing them into high-quality political advocates. Will plan and execute political trainings and our annual fly-in. Other projects as necessary.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Execution of Finseca’s Ambassador Program and political advocacy strategy for Finseca’s growing membership. The Ambassador Program is Finseca’s political engagement program designed to build grasstops relationships with policymakers for our members. Core program responsibilities are:
  • Schedule and execute, including being responsible for fundraising event goals and doing individual fundraising outreach to specific goals
  • Working with external partners (Congressional staff, fundraisers) staff to facilitate meetings with Ambassadors and policymakers
  • Recruitment and development of new Finseca Ambassadors and donors to specific goals
  • Develop strategies and opportunities to increase member engagement, advocacy activities, and opportunities.
• Communicating with members to provide political and legislative updates
• Working across the Association to increase member awareness of Finseca’s political programs through membership communication pieces, website materials, Finseca meetings and events, etc.
• Tracking legislative developments as they relate to the financial security profession and the political environment overall
• Support federal and state teams in their legislative and policy strategies and engagements.
• Utilizing the database to record all political activities including contributions, legislative meetings, individualized plans and ensuring accurate and thorough records are kept
• Comfortable attending various political fundraising events on behalf of Finseca
• Draft and deploy grassroots activations, donor drives and other membership-wide initiatives
• Other duties as required

• 4-8 years’ work experience in political operations, political/PAC fundraising, or campaign setting.
• Strong political fundraising background, including event management, individual fundraising including soliciting both large and small dollar contributions, and donor maintenance/relationship building.
• Expertise in building relationships with members, policymakers and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to plan advocacy events in Washington, DC and various districts and states throughout the year, and manage engagement strategy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable with public speaking.
• Independent worker with good judgement. Strong attention to detail.
• Detail oriented. Highly organized.
• Experience with Quorum / BGOV / CRMs a plus.

About Finseca

Financial Security Defined: When an individual, family, or business is financially secure, they are prepared when life throws unexpected, but inevitable obstacles their way. A strong government safety net contributes importantly to financial security, but alone it is not enough. The start of every worthwhile journey to financial security begins with the end in mind. No plan is perfect, and it will evolve just as everything else in life. The road ahead may seem daunting or intimidating at first, but starting with a few small steps creates financial habits and behaviors that help people gain confidence in building a secure future. Financial security empowers oneself, relieves stress, enhances peace of mind, protects dreams, and provides individuals, families, and businesses with freedom. Mission: To advocate for the financial security profession, develop and grow its leaders, and promote the noble and necessary work our members do to provide financial and retirement security for the individuals, families, and businesses they serve. Vision: Prosperity lies at the heart of the American Dream. Yet our nation is plagued by financial insecurity, a byproduct of insuf...ficient retirement and insurance planning. We know there is a better way. We serve those who have built careers helping families and businesses prepare for the tomorrows they expect – and for those they don’t foresee. As the voice of the financial security profession, Finseca’s sole focus is on creating an environment that enables people to protect and enhance financial well-being — for themselves, their families, and their businesses. Simply put, financial security for all. Working with our nation’s key policymakers and building upon the experience of our profession’s most influential leaders, we never lose sight of what really matters: protecting the dreams and promoting the prosperity of people around the world. History Finseca brings together the resources and tradition of the former AALU and GAMA International membership organizations. Finseca will unite the profession that serves 90 million American families into a powerful and growing community capable of rising to the challenge of increasing financial security for all.

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