The ESOP Association Looking for Director, Fundraising and Development at Washington, Washington DC Full Time

Position Title: Director, Fundraising and Development

Classification: Exempt

Location: Washington, DC

Reports To: President & CEO / VP, Government Relations and Public Affairs

Direct Reports: None

External Contracts: Manages external advisors, consultants, and vendors.

Position Status: Full-time, apportioned between The ESOP Association and the Employee Ownership Foundation

Travel Requirements: As needed, 3-5 times annually

Overall Description of the Position:

Director of Fundraising and Development is an employee of The ESOP Association (TEA) with time apportioned to and funded by its affiliated supporting 501(c)3, The Employee Ownership Foundation (EOF). Housed within TEA’s Government Relations and Public Affairs division, the Director will use her/his knowledge and skill in political and non-profit fundraising to formulate best-in-class programs for each respective entity. The result will be the raising of program resources and greater member engagement, leading to and supporting successful political engagement in the advancement of ESOPs and the promotion of the employee-owned model of business.

Through creativity, strong organization, relationship building, tenacity, and knowledge of best practices, the Director will collaborate with volunteer leaders to raise funds in several capacities for each organization to help promote their individual goals.

While the Association and its affiliated foundation have a long track record of funding development and deep membership passion for the movement, current programming and planned expansion requires a dedicated professional to oversee fundraising efforts that can fully realize the tremendous potential of this powerful community. The Director of Fundraising and Development will be integral to raising the necessary funds that will develop and maintain successful, sustainable, and impactful programs. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and demonstrate creativity as well as an entrepreneurial spirit in their efforts.

Responsibilities:

In this role, the Director will collaborate across departments, maintain database and participation histories, coordinate with member companies to facilitate development and action center campaigns, and ensure logistics are effectively planned and executed for events. Through attention to detail, inevitable changes and unforeseeable developments will be handled professionally with an unruffled demeanor and communicated effectively to everyone involved. As the needs of TEA and the EOF, staff, membership, volunteers, and stakeholders, are learned the Director will have both opportunity and an expectation to provide valuable input on processes, procedures, and future events.

Working with the President & CEO as well as the Vice President for Public Affairs and Advocacy, the Director will be responsible for program creation, development, and ongoing operations of ESOP PAC and TEA’s Corporate Council. The Director is also responsible for fundraising for the EOF, including its annual month-long fundraiser, ESOPATHON, held each October during national Employee Ownership Month. These efforts will include components of PAC strategy, donor appreciation, data maintenance, recruitment, and budgeting. In addition, the Director will oversee some of the duties related to EOF programming and events.

ESOP PAC Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day activities of ESOP PAC including the solicitation, receipt, deposit and disbursement of ESOP PAC and administrative account funds.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local campaign finance and election laws as they relate to ESOP PAC.
• Solicit hard dollar & soft dollar (Corporate Council) contributions, including sponsorship opportunities; produce communications invitations; and messages.
• Develop and maintain ESOP PAC’s election cycle and administrative budget.
• Complete Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings, along with quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Activity reports (LD-2) and semi-annual Lobbying Disclosure Contribution reports (LD-203).
• Maintain strong relationships with ESOP PAC Chair (the immediate Past President of The ESOP Association) and committee members.
• Conceive, plan, and implement ESOP PAC fundraising events and staff TEA’s major meetings to promote membership involvement in the Association’s political and advocacy efforts.
• Manage vendors and participate in the coordination of the Association’s Advocacy Day (associated with the Annual National Conference).

EOF Duties and Responsibilities

• Generally support and maintain membership and donor relations as the primary contact on behalf of the EOF.
• Support logistics and events for quarterly EOF’s Board of Trustees meetings, which typically occur around national events sponsored by the Association.
• Help draft, produce, and disseminate the annual report for the EOF to donors, Trustees, and other partners.

ESOPATHON Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate and execute a successful comprehensive marketing plan for the annual EOF fundraiser, ESOPATHON, in October.
• Travel as needed to Chapter events to promote and support ESOPATHON efforts.
• Solicit and track donations for ESOPATHON.
• Solicit and manage incentives (matching donations, gifts, etc.) for ESOPATHON participation.
• Provide support for teams participating in the annual fundraiser.
• Work effectively with website contractor to effectively implement fundraiser.

Attributes of Director, Fundraising and Development:

• Project Manager. You can juggle multiple tasks, allocate & optimize resources, & manage timelines. You enjoy creating & implementing processes & procedures that uphold rigorous standards. You manage a task from start to finish.

• Collaborative. You work well with colleagues & members, understanding their concerns & realistically managing their expectations – you build trust & rapport across all levels of the organization. You give respect; you earn yours. You are grounded in our organizational values of sharing information & working cooperatively.
• Ownership. You succeed in a team environment, work well independently, & carry your weight, learning from others & contributing in equal measure.
• Exceptional communicator. You are known for your poise, tact, & diplomacy. You are comfortable in a professional but fun work environment & can confidently engage at all levels & across multiple stakeholder groups. You collaborate on projects & communicate results, & you are willing to listen & learn from others.
• Cool under pressure. You do your best work when the pressure is highest. You grow more controlled & confident in your abilities to solve problems the more problems arise.
• Service drive. You set the standard for meeting & exceeding expectations. You are responsive & committed. You are clear, tactful, & diplomatic about what’s realistic & what’s possible.
• Strong initiative & judgment. You have good judgment & a thoughtful approach. You are sensitive to the challenges, goals, & varying needs of all stakeholders.

TEA is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. While we are currently working remotely, post-pandemic we will return to the brand-new Capitol hill located International Employee Ownership Center offices of the ESOP Association. TEA offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested individuals should forward a cover letter and resume to . TEA is currently hiring in multiple areas, so please include a reference to the position in the subject line.

Submit your cover letter, resume, and/or any questions to The ESOP Association by emailing and include the following information:

• Subject line of your email written as: Director of Fundraising and Development Position
• First and Last Name
• Contact information
• Resume and Cover Letter should be included as an attachment

Qualifications and Desired Skills

• Exceptional organizational skills in a variety of areas.
• Experience and familiarity with fundraising efforts, including best practices, marketing, and donor development and maintenance.
• Excellent writing and editing skills that include attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to simplify complex ideas.
• Desire to be part of a small proactive team that highly values collaboration.