Remote Executive Vice President

Summary

Join us as we seek a strategic, passionate, and compelling leader to serve as Executive Vice President and guide the organization into its next chapter. The Democracy Alliance is seeking a collaborative, respected leader with deep electoral and advocacy experience and relationships in the progressive movement.

Requirements

• Demonstrated passion for the Democracy Alliance’s mission and values and a strong commitment to achieving racial, gender, economic, and climate justice
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Paid sick leave and holidays
• Four weeks/20 days of PTO, plus two week-long office closures