CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Free Enterprise Project Associate

National Center for Public Policy Research – Washington, DC

About the National Center for Public Policy Research

The National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) was established in 1982 to address issues insufficiently addressed by the broader Freedom Movement. It is a nimble and dynamic organization dedicated to providing free-market solutions to today’s public-policy problems through innovative programs. The National Center’s programs advance the principles of free markets, individual liberty, and personal responsibility. Its largest programs are the Free Enterprise Project (FEP), the leading shareholder activist group on the right which confronts woke corporations and the ESG agenda; and Project 21, a black leadership network drawing its membership from academia, law enforcement, small business, the media, and other fields. Project 21 leads the fight against radical groups such as Black Lives Matter that seek to divide Americans along racial lines. The Center also includes an Environment and Enterprise Institute, which advances free market solutions to environmental problems and Able Americans, designed to promote market-oriented public policies that help people with disabilities.

About the Role

The Free Enterprise Project of the National Center is seeking an energetic and self-directed candidate to fill the role of FEP Associate. The new team member will work with the rest of the FEP team to defeat the capture of American corporations and related institutions by the hard left, and to ensure that center/right interests are fully represented throughout American business. This person will aid in returning business to performing their work and generating profits for shareholders while remaining neutral about political and social issues not directly related to the companies’ bottom lines. The candidate will focus on FEP shareholder activism in particular. This will include media and public engagement (written, audio and video and live appearances), development and writing of shareholder proposals, guidance to shareholders, developments in the field and other modes of activism, direction of grassroots efforts, and related activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience, whether in work or in school, with research projects, have excellent writing abilities, and will be excited to fill a role that combines these skills with public interaction and exposure. The candidate will already have an interest in assisting FEP’s efforts to roll back the leftwing capture of much of corporate America, and will be eager to learn more about what’s happening in corporate executive suites and how to fight it. Deep knowledge of the intricacies of corporate activism and the leftward lunge of the American corporate world is not required, but a qualified candidate will be prepared to get up to speed quickly. Hard-work and successful achievement in the role can lead to expanded responsibilities and position and salary advancement.

This person will report to the Director of the Free Enterprise Project. National Center for Public Policy Research prefers this person to work in the office, but are open to a virtual office for exceptional candidates. 

Responsibilities

  • Significant research and writing; write op-eds and longer pieces both of informed opinion and factual development
  • Attend (whether in-person or virtually) shareholder meetings to present statements supporting FEP proposals
  • Interact with corporate executives about proposals and other activism efforts
  • Appear regularly on radio, television and podcasts, and when appropriate make in-person speaking appearances
  • Work to build grassroots engagement on projects and otherwise work with movement partners to broaden reach
  • Help extend FEP efforts beyond the fight against corporate wokeness into other areas of leftist capture
  • Develop additional responsibilities and capabilities as interest and opportunities present themselves
  • Craft shareholder proposals based on solid precedent, and assist colleagues in shepherding them successfully through the submission process

Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate likely has at least 3 years of strong experience with research and writing; experience may have been accumulated during school or beyond
  • Passion for limited government, free enterprise, and personal responsibility
  • Interest in fighting the leftwing takeover of corporations specifically, and of the cultural and social heights of American life more broadly
  • Careful attention to detail and follow-through
  • Ability to work consistently without constant oversight
  • Impeccable work ethic
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Eagerness to extend your role in innovative ways that particularly suit your unique skills, interests and background
  • Sense of humor and collegial disposition
  • Travel for this role is approximately 10-12 trips/year; virtual candidates will be expected to come to the office 6-12 times/year.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

  • Cover letter detailing your interest in the position and NCPPR’s mission, as well as your salary requirements
  • Resume

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/. 

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled. 

Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected]

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.

Development Associate

National Center for Public Policy Research – Washington, DC

About the National Center for Public Policy Research

The National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) was established in 1982 to address issues insufficiently addressed by the broader Freedom Movement. It is a nimble and dynamic organization dedicated to providing free market solutions to today’s public policy problems through innovative programs. The National Center’s programs advance the principles of free markets, individual liberty and personal responsibility. Its largest programs are the Free Enterprise Project, the leading shareholder activist group on the right which confronts woke corporations and the ESG agenda; and Project 21, a black leadership network drawing its membership from academia, law enforcement, small business, the media and other fields. Project 21 leads the fight against radical groups such as Black Lives Matter that seek to divide Americans along racial lines. Another National Center program is the Environment and Enterprise Institute, which advances free market solutions to environmental problems.

About the Development Associate Opening

The National Center is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, process/system-driven team member to serve as our Development Associate. This new team member will focus the majority of their efforts on managing the details and systems necessary to keep the National Center’s growing development team executing its development strategy with excellence and efficiency.

This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented person to use their administrative and analytical skills to help advance the Freedom Movement by enabling the National Center to raise additional funds and provide a world-class donor experience.

The right person will have a track record of working with sensitive information, processing mail, entering data, and coordinating highly detailed time-sensitive projects. The candidate will have a demonstrated ability to utilize and optimize CRMs such as Salesforce and project management platforms such as Basecamp.

The candidate will be able to identify challenges/opportunities — areas to increase accuracy and efficiency and proactively take initiative to provide (and act on) solutions-based ideas. The candidate will also have a demonstrated ability to facilitate communication flow across a team(s) and ensure there is always a proper flow of information necessary for the success of a highly dynamic, high-functioning development team.

This position requires someone who understands and believes in the Freedom Movement and the National Center’s mission and who wants to use their administrative and communication skills to advance the ideas of freedom.

This position will also serve as the in-office liaison for the Director of Strategic Partnerships to ensure that daily information flow needs are met to ensure everyone stays aligned around organization and team objectives and goals.

This position is based in NCPPR’s Washington, DC office, located near the Dupont Circle Metro Station. Remote candidates will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support and Data Management (60%)

  • Receive, open and process all development-related mail, including individual contributions, according to Standard Operating Procedures (and update operating procedures as needed)
  • Manage gift entry, credit card processing, and CRM reports for the acknowledgment process
  • Provide administrative (including scheduling) support to Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development team on a regular basis, helping ensure deadlines are met and systems are optimized
  • Regularly monitor accuracy of Salesforce database, conducting data clean-up, and implement best practices to ensure data integrity (including utilizing data appends) and ensuring all relevant information is imputed into database

Donor Relations (20%)

  • Conduct donor research on a regular basis and produce donor profiles for Major Gift Officers (utilizing DonorSearch and other tools)
  • Implement and manage a process to cultivate first-time prospect donors to increase the likelihood of NCPPR receiving a second gift, and convert them to long-term donors, with input from Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development Specialist
  • Oversee gift acknowledgment below $250 and print, fold, and mail all donor acknowledgment letters and manage other smaller mailings conducted internally

Relationship Management (20%)

  • Work with mail house(s) on direct mail campaigns: organizing files, handling list pull, and segmentation, list exchanges — with support from Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development Specialist
  • Develop strong working relationships with program heads to effectively engage with them related to development efforts related to their program activities
  • Coordinate as needed with the Center’s communications and program teams

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of development / fundraising or administrative experience. Substantive internships may count toward experience.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities to ensure alignment with team/organization goals and objectives, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and follow-through
  • Proficiency with Salesforce, Hubspot, or other CRM platforms
  • Passion for limited government, free enterprise and personal responsibility
  • Self-starter and impeccable work ethic
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Results-oriented approach to setting priorities and managing time
  • Rapid response to team & organizational needs
  • Humble, innovative, open communicator
  • Consistent—Able to stick with the regular disciplines and activities necessary to ensure deadlines are met and that NCPPR donors receive a world-class experience
  • Teachable, fast-learner, enthusiastic team member — open to regular feedback and working hard while having fun
  • Database and project management experience a plus

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials in one PDF document:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter detailing your interest in the position, NCPPR’s mission, and your salary requirements

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

Questions can be directed to Stephanie Keaveney, Outreach Manager of Talent Market, who is assisting with the search: [email protected].

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Talent Market is a nonprofit entity dedicated to promoting liberty by helping free-market nonprofits identify talent for critical roles. We provide consulting and recruiting services at no cost to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that clearly and directly focus on advancing the principles of economic freedom, free enterprise, free trade, free speech, property rights, rule of law, and limited regulation.

The National Center for Public Policy Research is a communications and research foundation supportive of a strong national defense and dedicated to providing free market solutions to today’s public policy problems. We believe that the principles of a free market, individual liberty and personal responsibility provide the greatest hope for meeting the challenges facing America in the 21st century.