PolicyLink

Role Description PolicyLink is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President to join its Governing for All team. The Governing for All Agenda is PolicyLink’s leadership strategy to: - Awaken a shared consciousness embracing the humanity of every person. - Reshape government to deliver results for all. - Align the full force of public, private, and civic resources toward this vision. The Vice President will play a critical role in achieving the Governing for All Agenda and ensuring PolicyLink can fulfill its mission of redesigning our democracy and economy to serve all people. Responsibilities include: - Act as a thought partner to the Chief Strategy Officer. - Translate organizational vision into clear priorities and workplans. - Manage strategic projects and initiatives in the Governing for All portfolio. - Build internal systems and processes that drive efficiency and accountability. - Define metrics, monitor progress, and ensure teams meet goals. - Support organizational growth and development. - Heighten the visibility of Governing for All. - Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing partners. - Identify and cultivate strategic relationships with new partners. - Support a culture striving for achievement and excellence. Qualifications - A demonstrated commitment to PolicyLink’s vision of a nation that truly governs for all. - A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in senior organizational leadership. - Experience working in advocacy, government, public policy, think tanks or research organizations preferred. - Proven track record aligning program and operations to organizational strategy. - Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state policy development and advocacy processes. - Commitment to values-based leadership and a people-management style that is results-oriented and collaborative. - A self-starter with flexibility, initiative, and an entrepreneurial spirit. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with excellent judgment. - Exceptional relationship building skills with a variety of stakeholders. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to translate vision into actionable goals and deliverables. - Comfortable with results-based accountability and learning. - Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional and multicultural teams. Requirements - Must reside and be authorized to work in the United States of America; preference for candidates who reside in the Washington, DC metro area. - Willingness to travel as needed. Benefits - Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and skills. - Starting salary range: $225,000–$250,000. - 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans. - 401(k) with employer and employer-matching contributions that vest immediately. - Flexible Spending Account. - Short- and long-term disability insurance. - Group term life insurance plus guaranteed-issue voluntary life insurance. - Unlimited vacation and sick leave and other generous leave benefits. - Three required organization reset weeks plus 13 paid holidays. Company Description PolicyLink is a research and action institute working to advance a nation that truly governs for all. We advance structural solutions, shape conditions, build connections, and strengthen the field infrastructure needed to deliver on the promise of a nation where all can thrive. - Focus on legal and regulatory systems that shape our democracy and economy. - Engagement with federal agencies as engines of public policy. - Collaboration with state and local governments to deliver benefits of citizenship. - Activation of collective consciousness and action for everyone’s thriving. - Engagement with institutional leaders, decision makers, and capital allocators.

• Work in partnership with the Managing Director, the Vice President of Communications, team members across the organization, and partner agencies and consultants to ensure a clear strategy that leverages digital infrastructure, field activation, and popular and mass culture. • Translate long-term organizational aims and research insights into phased campaign roadmaps with clear milestones, decision points, and success metrics. • Develop campaigns that leverage emergent and innovative digital technologies. • Develop and manage campaign communications budgets, timelines, and scopes of work, ensuring accountability. • Advise leadership on risks, opportunities, and strategic pivots in response to political, cultural, zeitgeist, and technological shifts. • Serve as the operational lead for communications activities to support PolicyLink communication campaigns, ensuring priorities are clear, dependencies are managed, risks are surfaced early, and execution stays on track. • Oversee the development and deployment of integrated campaign activity spanning digital, popular and mass culture, and owned channels, ensuring consistency of narrative and tone. • Manage regular communications and touchpoints with partner agencies and consultants. • Cultivate and manage relationships with external partners to extend reach and impact. • Ensure the smooth and coordinated execution of supporting tactics and activities, documented in the Communication team’s project management system. • Ensure alignment with organizational positions and aims and across teams. • Provide regular status updates to internal stakeholders and partners. • Incorporate and adapt strategies based on research insights, performance data, and emergent learning. • Support organizational storytelling by elevating lessons learned and evidence of impact for funders, partners, and stakeholders. • Ensure learning and results are accessible to internal team members. • Document and share best practices, playbooks, and case studies to strengthen internal capacity and the broader field. • Oversee establishing and ensuring the tracking of measurement for campaigns, which includes measures of success and milestones aligned with the objectives of the campaign.

Role Description As the Senior Director, Growth, Strategy, and Donor Relations, you will serve as the chief architect of the donor experience during a transformative era for the organization. Joining a high-impact team with a $50 million annual budget and a staff of 70+ professionals, you will help lead the engagement strategy for our historic $1 billion, 10-year capital campaign. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, you will manage a dynamic portfolio of events and initiatives designed to deepen relationships with institutional, corporate, and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) partners. Your work will not only raise resources but will help transform the practice of philanthropy into a force for whole-system change. Responsibilities - Campaign and Donor Engagement Strategy - Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive engagement strategy to deepen relationships with UHNW, corporate, and institutional partners. - Drive the engagement initiatives for the $1B, 10-year capital campaign launching in early 2027. - Design "campaign readiness" activities, including regional salons, high-level briefings, and donor convenings to cultivate future lead investors. - Create personalized, high-touch stewardship experiences for the organization’s most significant funders and campaign champions. - Cultivate and manage a dedicated portfolio of relationships over time to support ongoing campaign and organizational growth. - Events and Sponsorship Leadership - Oversee the strategic vision, planning, and fundraising for the PolicyLink Summit 2026 and subsequent biennial summits. - Directly lead the strategy to secure $7 million in sponsorships for the 2026 Summit. - Design and deliver "signature" events, such as campaign launches and exclusive leadership gatherings, that enhance organizational visibility. - Build and steward corporate and philanthropic sponsorship programs, ensuring alignment between investor goals and PolicyLink’s mission. - Manage complex event budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-departmental coordination to ensure seamless execution. - Campaign Infrastructure and Stewardship - Co-lead the development of campaign infrastructure, including the design of donor recognition levels, gift societies, and stewardship plans. - Partner with the Communications team to produce high-impact donor-facing narratives, messaging, and collateral. - Collaborate with Development Operations to utilize CRM data and engagement metrics to track progress and inform strategy. - Provide training and capacity-building for internal and external ambassadors, including board members and the campaign cabinet. - Integrate digital storytelling and engagement tools to enhance the visibility of donor impact across the organization. - Team Management and Organizational Integration - Manage and mentor a growing Engagement & Events team, including event producers, engagement officers, and consultants. - Align outreach and engagement strategies with the work of the Institutional Partnerships and UHNW teams. - Represent the Development department in cross-organizational planning meetings related to public affairs and external relations. - Foster a team culture rooted in "Love & Accountability," ensuring high performance and professional growth for all staff. Qualifications - 10+ years of experience in nonprofit development, campaign management, or high-level donor engagement. - Proven success in leading complex events and securing sponsorships at the $5 million+ scale. - Direct experience with capital campaign readiness or high-net-worth donor engagement initiatives. - Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex policy issues into inspiring donor narratives. - Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and engage senior leadership, board members, and high-profile partners. - Strong operational skills, including disciplined project management, budgeting, and vendor oversight. - Deep commitment to PolicyLink’s mission and values of equity, justice, and systemic change. Compensation The target salary for this role is $190K, and commensurate with experience. Benefits - 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans. - 401(k) with employer and employer-matching contributions that vest immediately. New employees are eligible to participate within one month of their date of hire. - Flexible Spending Account. - Short- and long-term disability insurance. - Group term life insurance plus guaranteed-issue voluntary life insurance. - Unlimited vacation and sick leave and other generous leave benefits. - Three required organization reset weeks plus 13 paid holidays. Accessibility Language On-Ramps is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team.