American Bankers Association
Program Manager, BankPAC
American Bankers Association, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The American Bankers Association is the banking industry's champion. Joining ABA makes you part of a team that has extraordinary people, unmatched scope and scale, and an impact-driven approach. ABA offers competitive pay, an outstanding benefits package, a convenient DC location, a professional collegial work environment, and the opportunity to work on issues of national significance. Click here to review ABA's holistic approach to Benefits and Total Rewards. (https://www.aba.com/about-us/work-at-aba/benefits) Employer of Choice
ABA is recognized with a 2023 Great Company Culture Award and a 2024 Great Place to Work designation. Job Description
The Program Manager will assist with the daily operations of BankPAC, ABA’s federal political action committee. This role will be responsible for fundraising and disbursement execution, donor stewardship, database management, compliance tracking, management of web presence, and other administrative tasks. Key Responsibilities
Coordinate BankPAC disbursement process , including fielding disbursement requests from internal and external stakeholders, navigating disbursements through stakeholder approval steps, positive pay monitoring, prompt and accurate shipping of all check disbursements, and monitoring outstanding checks. Assist with compliance tracking and reporting , including support for FEC filings, positive account reconciliation reviews, audit preparation, and maintenance of accurate financial and operational records. Include donor maintenance, prior approval processing, lockbox monitoring, data management (Aristotle), weekly disbursement coordination, and prompt and accurate mailing of all check disbursements. Support BankPAC donor stewardship and recognition programs , including managing donor leadership levels, preparing thank-you letters, tracking leadership gifts, and supporting BankPAC fundraising efforts. Maintain and update BankPAC collateral, website content, and reporting tools , assist with year-end changeovers, marketing collateral production, and the annual BankPAC report process. Support strategic initiatives , including assisting with the development, tracking, and expansion of payroll deduction programs to external banks, and coordinating with events and marketing teams to drive fundraising visibility. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public policy, political science, history, or related field preferred or commensurate experience. 2–3 years’ experience working within a political, legislative, or congressional relations environment (e.g., Capitol Hill, campaign, PAC). Ability to successfully manage multiple projects while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Database management or CRM experience preferred. Experience with Aristotle 360 PAC compliance database preferred. Scheduling and meeting planning experience preferred. Ability to collaborate with coworkers to work toward the achievement of team goals. Strong judgement, willingness to learn, and strong listening skills. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required. Trade association experience preferred. Political fundraising experience preferred. Ability to travel (
Compensation
Target Compensation for the Role: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary Band Range: $59,273.00 - $80,766.00 - $102,260.00 American Bankers Association is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The American Bankers Association is the voice of America’s banks—the small, midsize, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million women and men and help drive America's economy. Please join us and become a part of a rapidly transforming industry that drives growth and innovation at home and around the world.
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The American Bankers Association is the banking industry's champion. Joining ABA makes you part of a team that has extraordinary people, unmatched scope and scale, and an impact-driven approach. ABA offers competitive pay, an outstanding benefits package, a convenient DC location, a professional collegial work environment, and the opportunity to work on issues of national significance. Click here to review ABA's holistic approach to Benefits and Total Rewards. (https://www.aba.com/about-us/work-at-aba/benefits) Employer of Choice
ABA is recognized with a 2023 Great Company Culture Award and a 2024 Great Place to Work designation. Job Description
The Program Manager will assist with the daily operations of BankPAC, ABA’s federal political action committee. This role will be responsible for fundraising and disbursement execution, donor stewardship, database management, compliance tracking, management of web presence, and other administrative tasks. Key Responsibilities
Coordinate BankPAC disbursement process , including fielding disbursement requests from internal and external stakeholders, navigating disbursements through stakeholder approval steps, positive pay monitoring, prompt and accurate shipping of all check disbursements, and monitoring outstanding checks. Assist with compliance tracking and reporting , including support for FEC filings, positive account reconciliation reviews, audit preparation, and maintenance of accurate financial and operational records. Include donor maintenance, prior approval processing, lockbox monitoring, data management (Aristotle), weekly disbursement coordination, and prompt and accurate mailing of all check disbursements. Support BankPAC donor stewardship and recognition programs , including managing donor leadership levels, preparing thank-you letters, tracking leadership gifts, and supporting BankPAC fundraising efforts. Maintain and update BankPAC collateral, website content, and reporting tools , assist with year-end changeovers, marketing collateral production, and the annual BankPAC report process. Support strategic initiatives , including assisting with the development, tracking, and expansion of payroll deduction programs to external banks, and coordinating with events and marketing teams to drive fundraising visibility. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public policy, political science, history, or related field preferred or commensurate experience. 2–3 years’ experience working within a political, legislative, or congressional relations environment (e.g., Capitol Hill, campaign, PAC). Ability to successfully manage multiple projects while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Database management or CRM experience preferred. Experience with Aristotle 360 PAC compliance database preferred. Scheduling and meeting planning experience preferred. Ability to collaborate with coworkers to work toward the achievement of team goals. Strong judgement, willingness to learn, and strong listening skills. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required. Trade association experience preferred. Political fundraising experience preferred. Ability to travel (
Compensation
Target Compensation for the Role: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary Band Range: $59,273.00 - $80,766.00 - $102,260.00 American Bankers Association is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, personal appearance, political affiliation, family responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The American Bankers Association is the voice of America’s banks—the small, midsize, regional and large banks that together employ more than 2 million women and men and help drive America's economy. Please join us and become a part of a rapidly transforming industry that drives growth and innovation at home and around the world.
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