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Alliance for Justice (AFJ) is a national association of over 100 organizations, representing a broad array of groups committed to progressive values and the creation of an equitable, just, and free society. AFJ works to ensure that the federal judiciary advances core constitutional values, preserves human rights and unfettered access to the courts, and adheres to the even-handed administration of justice for all Americans. It is the leading expert on the legal framework for nonprofit advocacy efforts, providing definitive information, resources, and technical assistance that encourages organizations and their funding partners to fully exercise their right to be active participants in the democratic process.
The Alliance seeks a Director of Bolder Advocacy, to lead its nationally renowned advocacy program, which provides training, direct assistance, publications, and online resources to foundations and the nonprofit sector on matters related to lobbying, election activity, and other forms of advocacy. The director is a member of the Alliance’s senior staff team and leads a committed staff of attorneys and professionals implementing a comprehensive program created not just to provide technical information about federal and state laws and regulations, but to encourage robust advocacy efforts within the nonprofit community. The director also monitors laws and policies affecting nonprofit advocacy at the federal and state levels, and develops strategies and coordinates efforts to protect the advocacy rights of nonprofits.
In addition to a deep knowledge of the legal framework governing 501(c)(3), (c)(4), and other nonprofit organizations, and experience in nonprofit advocacy, grassroots mobilization or electoral politics, the successful candidate will possess excellent communications skills, demonstrated commitment to social justice advocacy, experience managing large-scale programs and an ability to gracefully direct challenging and diverse tasks. This position reports to the Executive Vice President.
This is an exciting opportunity to take the Alliance’s content-rich, well regarded training and advocacy work to the next level and increase its reach and its visibility.
Responsibilities:
Management and Administration
- Manage professional and administrative staff in offices in DC and Oakland, California. (The position is based in Washington, DC)
- Report on program activities to management, Board, and relevant grantmakers.
- Be a part of the senior management team that establishes priorities and program plans for the organization.
Program Direction
- Direct a training program that provides legal education for nonprofits and foundations and develops other resources, including online and printed materials, electronic and social media, and face-to-face training.
- Direct advocacy program that protects and expands nonprofit speech and actively encourages foundation funding for, and nonprofit participation in, national, state and local advocacy efforts.
- Actively participate in raising funds for the program, working in cooperation with the development team.
- Increase the visibility of the program and the organization in cooperation with the communications team.
- Expand training to improve offerings in areas such as advocacy skills building.
Relationship Building
- Represent the organization externally at conferences, meetings, in policy advocacy coalitions and on Capitol Hill.
- Work closely with allies and stakeholders in the nonprofit and foundation communities, and cultivate relationships with existing coalitions and advocacy organizations working toward similar public policy objectives.
- In coordination with the outreach team, strategically reach out to add new nonprofits and foundations to the program.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years experience in government relations, advocacy campaigns and political organizations;
- Law degree strongly desired;
- 7+ years management experience;
- Superior communications and public speaking skills;
- Complete familiarity with all current methods of communication including online, electronic and social media tools;
- Familiarity with adult education and training
- Familiarity with foundation fundraising;
- Excellent knowledge of laws and rules governing advocacy work for 501(c)(3) and (c)(4) organizations;
- Excellent time and people management skills;
- Demonstrated commitment to social justice advocacy;
- Ability to work quickly under pressure, with shifting deadlines and priorities;
- Ability to inspire, lead a team, work collegially with others; and
- Strong interpersonal skills and positive attitude.
Compensation:
Salary commensurate with experience.
To apply:
Send resume and cover letter to settleson@verizon.net, subject line: AFJ, Advocacy.