Government Affairs Manager

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 (1) Elevate the Profession of Nursing Globally

(2) Evolve the Practice of Nursing to Improve Health, Health Care, and Health Equity and (3) 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.

• Drafts and implements 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.

• Maintains and develops relationships with key political staffs for campaigns and multi-

candidate PACs to best target PAC giving and event participation.

• Manages PAC and administrative budget of approximately $500K per election cycle and

advises PAC board, in coordination with senior staff, on political giving strategy.

• Serves as primary ANA-PAC representative to political coalition partners.

• Executes 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 disbursement. 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. In addition, the incumbent shall produce internal PAC reports and analyses as required for ANA staff and Board members.

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