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The Assistant Vice President, Development Strategy & Operations provides senior leadership across multiple departments including Administration, Advancement Services, Alumni Relations, Advancement Communications, Annual Giving, Development Operations, Donor Relations and Stewardship, Prospect Development, and University Events and Protocol.. Supervising multiple subunit managers, the AVP leads the development of systems that optimize the effective discovery, qualification, engagement and cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of philanthropic partnerships, alumni, and friends of Howard University, as well as all attendees at university special events.. The position collaborates with the Senior Vice President and AVP/COO to develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies aligned with university priorities and annual revenue targets to be determined each fiscal year, and to execute special event and community engagement strategies.. The Sr. AVP, Development Strategy and Operations is required to manage complex budgeting, resource allocation, and performance tracking; to establish and maintain efficient processes for gift processing, acknowledgment, and donor stewardship and for ensuring quality prospect research and analysis identify individual (annual, major, principal and planned giving donors) and institutional (foundations and corporate) partners.. Bachelors degree required, with a focus on nonprofit management, business administration, or a related field.
Provides strategic oversight of the organizational budget in partnership with the COO and Board of Directors, ensuring fiscal responsibility, alignment with strategic priorities, and compliance with nonprofit financial best practices. Represents the organization with diplomacy and integrity, building broad-based support through outreach, advocacy, and community engagement. Finalizes the Canopy Trail fundraising initiative and construction agreement, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with organizational goals. Bachelors degree required; advanced degree in a related field (e.g., nonprofit management, public administration, environmental studies) preferred. Demonstrated success leading fundraising efforts, including major gifts, institutional giving, and donor cultivation strategies
We are seeking a strategic, experienced, and mission-driven Senior Director, Legislative Affairs to lead our federal legislative advocacy work and our strategic approach to advocacy within our states to strengthen our democracy by holding power accountable.. We hope our Senior Director, Legislative Affairs will start in November.. - Collaborate with Senior Policy Directors across our four pillars—Voting & Fair Representation, Anti-Corruption & Accountability, Media & Technology, and Civil Rights & Civil Liberties—to identify and advance legislative priorities. Have managed legislative strategy on issues related to one or more of our pillars (Voting & Fair Representation, Civil Rights & Civil Liberties, Media & Technology, and Anti-Corruption & Accountability) at the federal level. Demonstrated experience with the federal legislative process, including policy research and analysis, policy development, legislative drafting, legislative advocacy and lobbying, and policy implementation
With offices in New York City, and Washington, D.C.; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; and Geneva, Switzerland, the Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization changing law and policy throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States.. Since our founding in 1992, the Center has transformed how reproductive rights are understood and applied by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide on issues including maternal health, abortion, assisted reproduction, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights.. Reporting directly to the Chief Program Officer, U.S. Division, the Senior Director leads the Center’s U.S. Policy and Advocacy Unit. It is currently a team of 31 members, including 20 attorneys and 11 professionals working across policy, advocacy, and operations.. Lead and contribute to the preparation of high-quality materials and updates on policy and advocacy work for the Chief Program Officer, CEO, Board of Directors, and other senior stakeholders, including in advance of meetings, events, and donor engagements.. Provide strategic direction and oversight to the Associate Director, who is responsible for developing and managing systems for the tracking and analysis of proposed legislation and policy developments that impact reproductive health care—including overseeing lobbying reporting.
CDF serves and advocates for the largest, most diverse generation in America: the 74 million children and youth under the age of 18 and 30 million young adults under the age of 25, with particular attention to those living in poverty and communities of color. Children's Defense Fund is the only national, multi-issue advocacy organization working at the intersection of child well-being and racial justice by wielding the moral authority of programmatic proximity and community organizing to inform public policy. Reporting to the President & CEO and a key member of the Leadership Team, the COO administers the $25 million annual operating budget and oversees the Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Facilities teams. The COO also provides executive staffing for the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors and Ad Hoc task forces, as assigned. A familiarity with nonprofit management and finance, leadership within a complex organization, and working with an engaged Board and volunteer base are essential.
This position will provide comprehensive management for a docket of U.S.-based and international foundation and government donors, including assembling and submitting grant proposals and reports, establishing and maintaining relationships with donors, conducting prospect research, and maintaining donor records. Ensures continuity in and accountability for relationship management by maintaining systems and files to track funder contacts, funder profiles, proposal and reporting deadlines, and philanthropic commitments in Raiser’s Edge and hard-copy files. Minimum of five years of experience in grant writing, editing and related work (with proven track record of successful grant awards);.. Strong preference for experience working at a nonprofit organization, especially either domestic or global policy advocacy groups and/or conservation-related groups;.. Strong computer skills, including experience with prospect research tools, Excel and funder databases (Raiser’s Edge experience a plus);
The Vice President, External Relations is a key member of the executive leadership team at Human Rights First and is responsible for the strategic oversight and integration of the organizations marketing and communications, fundraising, and strategic partnerships.. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Vice President provides leadership across three core functions: (1) designing and executing communications strategies that elevate Human Rights Firsts voice and influence; (2) expanding the organizations donor-centered fundraising program; and (3) cultivating and expanding partnerships with external stakeholders, including foundations, corporations, coalitions, and other mission-aligned institutions.. Oversee content strategy, including storytelling, rapid response, reports, multimedia, and public-facing campaigns aligned with advocacy priorities. In partnership with the Development Team, provide strategic leadership for all fundraising efforts, including foundation grants, corporate partnerships, individual giving, and government funding opportunities.. Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in nonprofit development, communications, or external affairs, including 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
Leading the re-design and implementation of NASW’s Social Work Policy Institute, a think tank that enhances connections between research, policy, and practice through convening of experts, development of policy briefs and briefings, and hosting of symposia to advance the social work profession. Developing strategies to continuously build NASW’s government affairs team and its visibility, reputation, and expertise on Capitol Hill. Master’s degree from an accredited School of Social Work required, with an emphasis on macro social work preferred. Understanding of public policies that impact the social work profession such as licensing, reimbursement, telehealth, and student loan debt relief, and of public policies that impact issues social workers work on such as mental health, child welfare, poverty, health, and social justice. Demonstrated Knowledge of political action committees, candidate endorsement and fundraising rules, as well asnd FEC lobbying and reporting requirements
With offices in New York City, and Washington, D.C.; Nairobi, Kenya; Bogota, Colombia; and Geneva, Switzerland, the Center is a non-profit, non-partisan organization changing law and policy throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the United States.. Since our founding in 1992, the Center has transformed how reproductive rights are understood and applied by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide on issues including maternal health, abortion, assisted reproduction, and adolescent sexual and reproductive health and rights.. Reporting directly to the Chief Program Officer, U.S. Division, the Senior Director leads the Center’s U.S. Policy and Advocacy Unit. It is currently a team of 31 members, including 20 attorneys and 11 professionals working across policy, advocacy, and operations.. Demonstrated experience in both federal and state legislative and policy advocacy, with the ability to advance strategic objectives across jurisdictions and forums strongly preferred. Experience may span issue areas such as racial and gender equity, LGBTQ rights, disability justice, democracy, economic justice, criminal justice reform, environmental justice, or health equity
Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance, and metropolitan policy.. The CDO will be highly influential in elevating fundraising and donor engagement by enriching the team culture and creating and implementing the overall development strategy in service of developing a world-class development function.. Through collaborative team performance, the CDO will align revenue strategy to effectively source and cultivate a heightened level of fundraising across the institution, including with research programs and on institution-wide, mission-centric opportunities.. The CDO will work cross-functionally with their organizational peers in addition to the development staff to drive the revenue and engagement goals of the organization, as well as develop and execute a unified fundraising plan.. Collaborate internally to ensure complementary teams (such as finance, HR, communications, general counsel's office, and IT) are aware of the development team business needs and workflow and vice versa.
Reporting to the Chief External Affairs Officer and also closely advising the Executive Director and the President and CEO, the Managing Director of Political Affairs plays a critical role in charting the NRDC Action Funds strategic direction and year-to-year priorities, while being an external leader in fundraising, coalition engagement, and board relations, and as a media spokesperson.. Work closely with the Board Relations team, executive leadership, and other departments to organize the Action Funds board meetings, including its agenda and programming.. Partner with the Board Relations and Development teams to regularly engage the Action Funds board members to cultivate their support and sense of community.. 15 or more years of experience in electoral politics and issue advocacy with proven cross-functional leadership ability demonstrated through senior roles held in campaigns, political committees, non-profit advocacy organizations, consulting firms, trade associations, etc.. NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace.
Reporting to the Chief External Affairs Officer and also closely advising the Executive Director and the President and CEO, the Managing Director of Political Affairs plays a critical role in charting the NRDC Action Funds strategic direction and year-to-year priorities, while being an external leader in fundraising, coalition engagement, and board relations, and as a media spokesperson.. Work closely with the Board Relations team, executive leadership, and other departments to organize the Action Funds board meetings, including its agenda and programming.. Partner with the Board Relations and Development teams to regularly engage the Action Funds board members to cultivate their support and sense of community.. 15 or more years of experience in electoral politics and issue advocacy with proven cross-functional leadership ability demonstrated through senior roles held in campaigns, political committees, non-profit advocacy organizations, consulting firms, trade associations, etc.. NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace.
Our trainings, grant-making, and marketing resources will be a helpful resource to level the playing field for ALL women to make their voice heard.. Womens Public Leadership Network (WPLN) is looking for a Chief Operating Officer to play a critical role in driving the success and growth of WPLN. This role will report directly to the President and will work closely with other members of the WPLN team, external partners and stakeholders.. This is a great opportunity for someone who is exceptional at operations management, problem-solving, strategic thinking and working under pressure while handling challenging situations with grace.. This is a full-time position, based in the Washington, DC area, with the option for remote work.. Reporting directly to the President, the COO will be responsible for overseeing the organization's day-to-day operations, enhancing operational procedures, and ensuring alignment with WPLNs strategic goals.
The Social Worker will provide case management for children, and their families for the Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program (URM), that have been placed in foster care in the District of Columbia.. Serve as liaison/advocate between client and foster parents, health specialists, school staff, DC Family Court and immigration court, and other service providers to help clients who face problems such as complex trauma histories, disabilities, abuse, or poverty.. Refer clients to community resources for services such as educational support, employment training, financial literacy, legal aid, housing, and medical treatment, and assist client (and foster parents) on getting services as well as provide thorough information about where to go and how to apply.. Knowledge or understanding of the U.S. Refugee Resettlement program. Required to pass to DC, MD and VA child protection clearances, federal and state criminal histories.
This includes organizing the annual Energy & Defense Summit, engaging with senior defense and government stakeholders, and contributing to research and policy discussions on the nexus of energy and national security.. In coordination with the Center’s leadership, the Assistant Director will coordinate theVeterans Advanced Energy Fellowship, a professional development program that supports military veterans to lead on energy issues critical to US national security.. The successful candidate will have strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills; the ability to develop original ideas and produce high-quality research and writing; and a background in energy, international security, history, area studies, public policy, or related fields.. Support fundraising and business development efforts, including proposal writing, partnership cultivation, and sponsorship outreach.. Experience with business development, including grant writing and donor cultivation, is a plus but not required.
Medici Road is a Community Development nonprofit that is based in the Deanwood neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Our mission is to reduce poverty by creating education, housing, and public health solutions that uproot systemic inequities.. Proficient in computer skills (Google Suite, Adobe, Canva, Mailchimp, Zoom, Asana or ClickUp, creating graphics, social media, creating flyers, animation, video and photo editing). Interested in energy efficiency and real estate development for affordable housing. Assist the Senior Real Estate Manager in facilitating community outreach. Non-profit Organizations, Community Development and Urban Planning, and Housing and Community Development
Selected candidate must be a District resident or establish residency within 180 days of hire.. The Associate Director reports to the Director of MOWPI and is responsible for the implementation of a strategic approach for the Mayor and the District of Columbia to engage and empower women.. This includes implementation of policy and programs which provide resources to ensure that a full range of health, education, employment, and social services are made available.. Demonstrated track record of community outreach and engagement experience.. Minimum of two (2) years working in community outreach and advocacy on women's issues, public policy.
Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole, and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a leading nonprofit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue.. With projects in multiple issue areas including economic policy, energy, health, housing, human capital and democracy, BPC combines politically balanced policy making with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach.. While a healthy, civil debate among those with differing viewpoints is an essential component of our democracy, the current partisan tone in government is impeding progress.. Through the Democracy Program and bridge-building events, political summits and timely policy discussions, BPC is fostering an ongoing conversation about how to overcome political divides and help make our government work better.. Instilling a culture of fundraising, business development, and donor stewardship throughout the organization, the development team identifies, builds, and maintains donor relationships; ensures fundraising efforts align with BPC’s strategy; exemplifies cross-organizational collaboration; meets fundraising targets and achieves excellence.
Serves as an advocate to identify and access entitlement resources, employment opportunities, available social services, and affordable housing.. Provides supportive coaching, case management and intensive life skills training to individuals and client groups.. Demonstrated knowledge of entitlement programs and available social services.. Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police and Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.. Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care programs.
With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.. The Communications Manager reports to the Director of Communications and works collaboratively with a dynamic team that includes the Development + Impact Communications Senior Manager, the Marketing and Communications Associate, and Student Analysts, as well as contractors such as a graphic designer, copy editor, web developer, and PR agency.. A distributed team means there will be heavy reliance on asynchronous communication channels such as Slack, Asana, and email, while also having many meetings fully virtual or hybrid to include remote employees, using Zoom.. Email & Web: Mailchimp, WordPress.. Design & Creative: Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign), Figma