About the Role
Role details below.
Responsibilities
- Serve as lead advocate and provide technical support for government affairs and lobbying on legislative and regulatory issues before Congress, Treasury, IRS, and other federal agencies relating to nonprofit tax and charitable giving.
- Partner with professional and lay leaders across the Federation system and other Jewish networks to shape nonprofit tax policy, while serving as a technical resource to Federations and JFNA’s Planned Giving & Endowment Department through tax updates, professional education, and advisory support.
- Monitor and report on planned giving tax-related developments of interest to the Federation system to both the JFNA Vice President of Government Relations (VP) and the co-chairs of the Domestic Affairs Planned Giving & Tax Incentives subcommittee (Chairs), with a primary emphasis on donor-advised funds (DAFs), endowments, and other related charitable giving vehicles.
- Build and maintain relationships with key Members of Congress, Administration officials, and their staff.
- Represent JFNA in national coalitions, committees, and conferences on nonprofit tax and planned giving issues, in collaboration with the VP and subcommittee Chairs.
- Conduct ongoing review of additional issues impacting the tax-exempt status of Jewish Federations and the continued deductibility of donor contributions, providing periodic reports (no less than monthly) as dictated by events.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of federal tax policy (income tax and estate and gift tax planning, tax-exempt organization issues) and of federal legislative and regulatory processes
- Seven+ years of experience in one or more of the following settings: Capitol Hill (member staff or relevant committee such as Senate Finance/House Ways & Means a significant plus), Executive Branch agency, such as Treasury or IRS, Government relations department at a nonprofit or for-profit entity focused on tax and regulatory issues
- Excellent writing, research, and oral communication skills
Nice to Have
- Established connections to Congress and federal officials who shape and implement tax and nonprofit policy
- Graduate degree in law, accounting, or related field
- Knowledge of the organized Jewish community and/or the Federation system
Compensation
$150k-$160K
Team
Structure: Part of JFNA’s Government Affairs team
Additional Information
- JFNA is committed to supporting local Jewish Federations and to identifying the best talent for the system.
- If a current Federation employee is hired for this role, we will work with the local Federation to ensure an appropriate timeline and communications strategy.
- Current Federation employees who move to a finalist round of interviews will be asked to communicate with the Federation about their candidacy.
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: JFNA celebrates and welcomes people of all identities and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
