POSITION OBJECTIVE: Manage and support organizational fundraising initiatives aimed at corporate sponsors, grant makers, and individual donors, working to secure resources to further the goals of American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and American Farm Bureau foundation for Agriculture (AFBFA).
REPORTS TO: Director, Industry Relations
LOCATION: Washington, DC, ability to earn telework 2 days/week
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
Work in collaboration with the Director, Industry Relations and the Managing Director, AFBFA to develop and implement external sponsorship fundraising strategies for AFBF and AFBFA including:
Surface and build relationships with new sponsors
Identify and sell sponsorship opportunities
Attend meetings with new and existing sponsors and follow up as needed
Demonstrate value to sponsors by gathering and sharing appropriate measures of success
Assist is relationship management and project deliverables for existing sponsors
Coordinate planning and execution of Industry Relations and AFBFA events and programs related to sponsorships and fundraising, including those at the annual convention
Provide communication support for internal and external audiences with an emphasis on consistent and creative engagement with sponsors
Assist with the accounting procedures connected to sponsorships
AFBF RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify opportunities for sponsor companies to engage with Farm Bureau members and be recognized at events aligned with sponsor business objectives
In collaboration with the full Industry Relations team and other teams within AFBF on, contribute to the development of strategic campaigns and collaboration opportunities with industry partners
Manage development of sales materials promoting sponsorships
AFBFA RESPONSIBILITIES
Work in collaboration with the Managing Director, AFBFA to write grant proposals to secure additional resources for the AFBFA and assist in meeting reporting requirements for funds awarded
Provide staff support for the Foundation Board’s Relationship Committee
Serve as an enthusiastic spokesperson for the Foundation at events, including trade shows, conferences, and sponsor or in-office presentations.
Work collaboratively with other Foundation staff on internal development efforts, including fundraising events such as the annual Flapjack Fundraiser.
Surface and pursue new AFBFA funding possibilities including grants and large individual donors.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Collaborate with industry sponsors, the Director, Industry Relations and the Managing Director, AFBFA to achieve financial goals of Industry Relations initiatives.
EDUCATION OR TRAINING REQUIRED:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
Minimum 3-5 years related work experience
Experience working independently and as part of a team
Experience in fundraising via industry sponsorships
Excellent oral and written communication, time management, project planning and organizational skills
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/SKILLS:
Knowledge of agriculture industry, supply chain and emerging issues
Experience with Farm Bureau
Experience with writing and managing grants
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Travel as needed
Public speaking
BENEFITS:
Health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) and pension retirement plans
Group Term Life Insurance, supplemental coverage available
Paid vacation, sick, parental and other employee leave
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), a national trade association, has been ranked among the 25 most influential groups in Washington D.C. by Fortune magazine. Members of the association are united to implement policies and programs that will improve the financial well-being and quality of life for America’s farmers and ranchers. Farm Bureau is the nation’s largest farm organization and is local, state, national and international in its scope and influence. Nationally, the organization has 6 million member families, 51 state affiliates and 2,800 county organizations. Farm Bureau is the voice of agricultural producers of more than 300 commodities. Our members produce most of your food, the fiber that goes into your clothes, the corn that produces ethanol to help your gasoline burn cleaner, and the soybean oil that is used to make ink for your newspaper. For more information, please visit our website at www.fb.org. The office is located at the L’Enfant Plaza stops on both metro and the Virginia Railway Express in downtown Washington DC.
