Advocacy Fundraising & Engagement Director (Remote TX)

Texas Restaurant Association; Texas; Ibrido; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is seeking an Advocacy Development & Engagement Director to lead fundraising and donor development (70%) and advocate engagement (30%) across Texas. The role focuses on growing political action committee funding and strengthening industry advocacy networks.

Ideal candidates will combine fundraising expertise with relationship-building, executive presence, and the ability to execute strategic plans that translate connections into measurable results.

Competenze

• 5+ years of professional fundraising, development, or closely related experience.
• Proven ability to cultivate donor relationships, solicit contributions, and secure long-term financial commitments.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing fundraising strategies that generate measurable revenue.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive fundraising narratives.
• Experience managing donor pipelines, CRM systems, revenue forecasts, and performance reporting.
• Ability to work independently, establish priorities, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing multiple relationships and initiatives simultaneously.

Mansioni

• Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies supporting TRA's political action committee and other advocacy funding initiatives.
• Identify, cultivate, and secure contributions from restaurant operators, national brands, corporate partners, industry suppliers, and other aligned organizations.
• Build lasting relationships with donors, understanding their business priorities and identifying opportunities for increased investment.
• Manage the complete fundraising lifecycle, from prospect identification and cultivation through solicitation, stewardship, and renewal.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, board members, and PAC Trustees to expand fundraising opportunities.
• Plan and execute fundraising events in collaboration with TRA staff, volunteers, and industry partners.
• Maintain accurate donor records, fundraising pipelines, revenue forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Develop compelling narratives demonstrating the value and impact of TRA's advocacy efforts.
• Build and maintain a statewide network of restaurant industry advocates and supporters.
• Recruit, prepare, and coordinate industry leaders for legislative testimony, policymaker meetings, media opportunities, and other advocacy activities.
• Strengthen relationships between restaurant operators and elected officials through TRA's grassroots advocacy programs.
• Identify opportunities to connect advocacy participation with financial support.
• Develop a diverse network of credible industry voices representing different regions, business types, and policy interests.
• Collaborate with TRA's public affairs leadership to ensure advocates are prepared and engaged when opportunities arise.

Conoscenze

Fundraising strategy

Donor cultivation

Stakeholder management

CRM management

Executive communication

Organizational skills

AI-powered tools

Microsoft Office

Strumenti

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Descrizione del lavoro

The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) is seeking an Advocacy Development & Engagement Director to lead fundraising and donor development (70%) and advocate engagement (30%) across Texas. The role focuses on growing political action committee funding and strengthening industry advocacy networks.

Ideal candidates will combine fundraising expertise with relationship-building, executive presence, and the ability to execute strategic plans that translate connections into measurable results.