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Employment at AACAP

AACAP offers great benefits and provides a congenial working atmosphere, good healthcare benefits, and a convenient location in the Cathedral Heights area of Northwest Washington, DC. To apply for a position at AACAP, please submit your resume stating desired salary to jobs@aacap.org. Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered.

Title of Position: Government Affairs & PAC Manager
Department: Government Affairs and Clinical Practice
Reports to: Deputy Director, Federal Affairs
Supervises: N/A
Date updated: September 2022
FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Description: The Government Affairs & PAC Manager provides advocacy and policy support to the Department of Government Affairs and Clinical Practice.  The Government Affairs department is responsible for advocating on behalf of AACAP’s public policy priorities at the federal and state levels through direct and grassroots lobbying, policy development, and coalition building.  The Government Affairs department also supports AACAP’s delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) House of Delegates and the AACAP-PAC.

The Government Affairs and PAC Manager will focus on tracking and reporting on federal and state policy related to pediatric mental health care, communication support for AACAP member and staff advocacy initiatives, policy development support, AACAP-PAC management support and AACAP advocacy member communications. The Government Affairs and PAC Manager will also represent AACAP at external meetings including Hill meetings, Hill and federal agency briefings, coalition meetings, and PAC fundraisers, at the behest of the Deputy Director of Federal Affairs.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Track and analyze federal and state regulatory and legislative initiatives pertaining to AACAP policy priorities.
  • Plan and implement annual federal legislative conference, including meeting. scheduling, promotions and material development and dissemination, with Deputy Director of Federal Affairs.
  • Manage federal and state action alert communications via grassroots advocacy tool VoterVoice.
  • Provide staff liaison support to select AACAP member committees including the AACAP-PAC Board of Directors and AACAP delegation to the AMA House of Delegates.
  • Support AACAP-PAC fundraising events, including the development of member-facing promotional and educational materials, member appeals and contribution acknowledgement.
  • Represent the Association at political events, as assigned.
  • File the AACAP and Individual Lobbying and Contribution Reports on a quarterly and bi-yearly basis as mandated by law.
  • Draft bi-weekly Advocacy Update member emails.
  • Coordinate with Communications Department on advocacy and policy-related communications, including web updates and social media content.
  • Attend and report on policy meetings, hearings, and conferences, as assigned.
  • Attend annual AACAP meeting (requires travel).

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a concentration in health policy, political science, or public health.
  • Minimum of five years of professional experience in health care policy development and advocacy.
  • Congressional and/or state policy work experience preferred.
  • Political action campaign management experience preferred.
  • Nonprofit medical/scientific association experience preferred.
  • Innovative, creative self-starter with excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented, organized, able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented, hands-on environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, social media platforms and internet research
  • Ability to work independently as well as with other staff members, and to meet deadlines
  • Positive attitude, pleasant demeanor, and willingness to learn. Empathetic, open-minded, and inclusive.

For full consideration, qualified candidates are encouraged to send resume and cover letter with minimum starting salary expectations to: jobs@aacap.org.

To learn more about AACAP, please visit www.aacap.org.


Title of Position: Deputy Director of Gifts and Sponsorships
Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Research, Grants, and Workforce
Supervises: Development Coordinator
Date updated: January 2023

Position Description: The Deputy Director of Gifts and Sponsorships is responsible for the management and development of relationships with current and potential donors.   In addition, this position develops and maintains appropriate infrastructure related to the awards and special funds portfolio of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP).  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee all administrative aspects pertaining to fund development including, execution and record keeping of Letters of Agreement (LOA’s), and management of donor/sponsor acknowledgment and donor/sponsor relationships;
  • Oversee correspondence for all donations, including writing thank you letters and other notes of acknowledgement on behalf of the AACAP President;  
  • Solicit sponsorships for all AACAP Meetings, including the Annual Meeting, January Psychopharmacology Update Institute, and Hansen Review Course;
  • Develop and recommend annual goals and corresponding strategies for the Development team to achieve supporting AACAP’s priorities and strategies; 
  • Oversee production of written materials/brochures related to awardes development efforts such as the AACAP Honors Book and the Campaign for America’s Kids (CFAK), including writing articles for AACAPNews;
  • Collaborate with the Development Committee to develop fund raising plans including the Campaign for America’s Kids (CFAK), AACAP’s Endowment, the 1953 Society; and the Hopemakers program; 
  • Identify individual donors and prospects for AACAP initiatives, including the Campaign for America’s Kids (CFAK), AACAP’s Endowment, the 1953 Society; and the Hopemakers program;  
  • Collaborate with the Meetings and CME department to ensure that sponsorship agreements are appropriate and follow ACCME Certification guidelines; 
  • Manage all aspects the Mid-Year and End of Year appeals;
  • Provide timely and accurate updates on fundraising progress and milestones in AACAP reports including sections of the Positive Health Indicators (PHI), President and Executive Director (PED) Report, and presentations to AACAP’s Council (Board) as needed.
  • Oversee the Corporate Roundtable with the Biomedical Industry and other sponsors which occur periodically, and prepare related materials; 
  • Manage donor recognition events;
  • Work collaboratively with AACAP departments and committees in developing fundraising plans for specific projects, such as the Life Members Fund;
  • Collaborate with the Communications Department on the development of the Annual Report, including a plan for the distribution of the report to donors; 
  • Oversee participation in the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC);
  • Serve as the staff liaison to the Development Committee; and the Gifts and Endowments Committee;
  • Conduct staff quarterly review of all special funds and report findings back to the Gifts and Endowments Committee;
  • Review monthly Treasurer’s Reports and communicate any questions/discrepancies to the Finance Department;
  • Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
     

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred;
  • Strong writing and editing skills; 
  • A minimum of three years of management level experience in a non-profit organization; 
  • Experience working with pharmaceutical companies; 
  • Experience in managing administrative aspects of programs; 
  • Understanding of medical organizations;
  • Three to five years of experience as a fundraising professional, with emphasis on major donors, corporate sponsorships, and individual donors preferred; 
  • Experience in planned giving; 
  • Working knowledge of fundraising concepts and reporting;
  • Track record of success in fundraising;
  • Experience with direct mail solicitation;
  • Extensive experience interacting with board members and other decision makers;
  • Experience coordinating volunteers in fundraising activities;
  • Knowledge of fundraising regulations and fund accounting;
  • Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail; and
  • Ability to multitask with enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit.
     

For full consideration, qualified candidates are encouraged to send resume and cover letter with salary expectations to: jobs@aacap.org.


AACAP offers great benefits and provides a congenial working atmosphere, good healthcare benefits, and a convenient location in the Cathedral area of Northwest Washington, DC. Please submit your resume stating desired salary to jobs@aacap.org. Resumes without salary requirements will not be considered.

Or mail to:
AACAP, Attn: Human Resources,
3615 Wisconsin Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20016.

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