Senior Director, Network Strategy and Membership Engagement

Summary

Join EdLoC as our Senior Director of Network Strategy and Membership Engagement and lead our network's growth and development. Reporting to the CEO, you will shape our network strategy, manage a $1 million budget, and cultivate key partnerships. This role requires a proven track record of success in nonprofit leadership, a commitment to racial and economic equity, and the ability to build and scale programs. You will oversee a team, manage external partnerships, and contribute to organizational leadership. The position is full-time and remote, offering a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Policy, Communications, or a related field
• 10–15 years of senior-level experience in nonprofit, education, philanthropy, or grassroots organizations, with a track record of leading innovative, mission-driven programs, ideally serving low-income youth or communities
• Proven experience building and scaling programs or initiatives, not just sustaining existing ones, with a strong reputation and established network of contacts
• Prior leadership experience managing people and teams during organizational growth, including demonstrated ability to lead complex projects from planning to execution, effectively managing timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional collaboration—often coordinating workstreams with individuals who are not direct reports through influence, clear communication, and strong relationship management
• Experience developing multi-sector partnerships that shift political power through social justice grantmaking, government funding, social impact investment, or similar mechanisms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google products, databases, and online project management tools; willingness to learn and adopt new systems
• Comfortable managing a $1 million network budget and contributing to a $6–7 million organizational operating budget, with the ability to read, develop, and anticipate budgetary needs

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term vision and strategy for the EdLoC network, positioning it at the intersection of social justice, economic equity, and racial equity, while expanding membership to include leaders who reflect the full spectrum of leaders of color
• Lead and manage a growing Network team, fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and results-driven culture that champions solidarity and inclusion across the organization
• Stay informed on trends in the field and member needs to design timely, relevant, and mission-aligned programs. Identify priorities, gaps, and opportunities to enhance program impact
• Create and measure meaningful member engagement opportunities by collecting and analyzing data to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement
• Revamp the membership process to engage members throughout their lifecycle with EdLoC, ensuring robust systems for data collection and retention for both active and inactive members
• Drive membership growth by at least 20% annually, with a strategic focus on increasing Latinx & APIA representation
• Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with donors, community agencies, funders, government officials, and other stakeholders to support EdLoC’s network services and member support
• Build robust, values-aligned relationships to expand organizational capabilities and advance a national agenda for equitable systems change
• Effectively communicate EdLoC’s mission across the wealth-building, racial equity, and social justice sectors to strengthen partnerships and influence key stakeholders
• Leverage an established network of contacts to enhance EdLoC’s visibility and impact
• Lead efforts to document and share stories of member leaders and organizations successfully advancing EdLoC’s Values in socioeconomic equity and wealth building
• In collaboration with the Senior Director of Strategy and Programs, design communication strategies to establish EdLoC as a thought leader at the intersection of socioeconomic prosperity, racial equity, and social justice, addressing generational poverty
• Collaborate with the CEO to support fundraising campaigns, strengthen the funding base, and develop successful grant proposals
• In collaboration with the Chief Policy Officer, contribute to the creation of key organizational materials, such as Op-Eds, infographics, videos, and reports, to advocate for policies and practices that disrupt generational poverty
• In collaboration with the Director of Operations and Special Projects, oversee the planning and management of EdLoC’s social investment initiatives, including The Boulder Fund and Microgrant funds, with an annual budget of up to $2 million
• Collaborate with the executive team to establish organization-wide strategic plans, goals, and impact metrics
• Guide goal-setting for the Network team, ensuring alignment with individual, team, and organizational priorities
• Work with the Chief Executive Officer to maintain systems and processes for effective program staff management and an organizational structure that supports EdLoC’s goals
• Supervise, coach, and support program staff to ensure programmatic success and professional growth, fostering synergies across Network team areas
• Lead annual planning and manage budgets for Network programs, ensuring alignment with the $6–7 million organizational operating budget
• Plan and execute EdLoC’s 10-year national convening, taking full responsibility for its success

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Benefits

• Monthly stipends to support remote engagement
• Competitive health care benefits, including vision and dental
• Immediate 401K match of 50% up to 10% of salary
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible time off with a minimum of three weeks of vacation, plus all federal holidays (11 days)