Executive Vice President

September 27

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Description

• Develop and execute the vision and strategy for Democracy Alliance, in partnership with and under the leadership of the President • Oversee day-to-day organizational responsibilities - including fundraising, donor engagement, programming, and convenings - and ensure that internal structures, systems, staffing, and processes are aligned and functioning for maximum impact • Serve as a thought partner to the President, particularly on electoral and political strategies, as well as donor engagement • Identify strategic opportunities, catalyze impact and outcomes, and measure and track progress towards organizational goals • Inspire action, build rapport, and provide trusted counsel to donors, progressive leaders, and stakeholders • Convene, connect, and support donors and stakeholders in the progressive ecosystem and lead collaboration toward shared goals • Lead on overall strategy for investment recommendations and ensure alignment to the Democracy Alliance’s core values and strategic objectives • Manage, mentor, and support a talented senior team, ensuring they have the clarity and resources needed to meet the organization’s strategic objectives • Represent the Democracy Alliance with a variety of stakeholders including donors, partners, and movement leaders • Foster a healthy, inclusive, anti-racist, and feminist culture that reflects the Democracy Alliance’s values

Requirements

• At least fifteen years of progressively responsible work experience in politics, advocacy, or philanthropy • Significant experience in electoral politics and the progressive movement • Experience developing and leading organizational strategies to achieve immediate and long-term goals • An understanding of political and non-profit fundraising and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with donors and partners • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with excellent judgment and the ability to anticipate challenges and develop solutions • Track record of managing and supporting senior-level staff with a demonstrated commitment to values-based leadership and a people-management style that is results-oriented, collaborative, and fosters inclusivity and belonging • Superb interpersonal skills with an impressive history of forging strong relationships with funders, stakeholders, and allies • Fluency in the complexities that accompany philanthropy, including power, privilege, access, and race • Emotional intelligence with the ability to navigate relationships and politics with levels of nuance • Outstanding communications skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, and life insurance • retirement benefits • paid sick leave and holidays • four weeks/20 days of PTO • two week-long office closures