Policy Link

Senior Director, Growth, Strategy, and Donor Relations

To apply, please visit: https://www.on-ramps.com/jobs/3624

About the Organization

Short Summary

PolicyLink is a research and action institute working to advance a nation that truly governs for all. 

Long Summary

PolicyLink advances structural solutions, shape conditions, build connections, and strengthen the field infrastructure needed to deliver on the promise of a nation where all can thrive. We are relentlessly focused on delivering results at a scale that matches the challenges — and the potential — of this country.

To achieve this vision, we concentrate our efforts in five key arenas that shape how the nation governs and delivers for its people:

Across these arenas, we are working to awaken a shared consciousness that embraces the humanity of every person; to shape government to deliver results for all; and to align the full force of our public, private, and civic resources to realize this future.

To learn more about what we do and our mission visit our website.

About the Position

What You’ll Do

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. Over time, you will have the opportunity to build and develop this portfolio to align with our collective campaign goals and strategic initiatives. Your work will not only raise resources but will help transform the practice of philanthropy into a force for whole-system change.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Campaign and Donor Engagement Strategy

Events and Sponsorship Leadership

Campaign Infrastructure and Stewardship

Team Management and Organizational Integration

Who You’ll Work With

You will report directly to the Chief Development Officer and supervise a growing Engagement & Events team. 

You will frequently collaborate with the Institutional Partnerships and Communications teams to ensure a consistent, inspired donor experience.

Required Skills and Experience

Compensation

The target salary for this role is $190K, and commensurate with experience.

Additional Details

Location and Travel

While this role is fully remote, candidates based in San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC; or New York, NY are highly preferred as these locations are where many of PolicyLink's current partnerships exist. Candidates based in these regions can expect 10 to 15% of travel, while candidates not based in these locations can expect up to 35% of travel.

Benefits

PolicyLink offers competitive salaries commensurate with the experience and skills of our employees. The salary range for this position is $170,000 to $190,000. 

Additionally, PolicyLink provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment at PolicyLink 

PolicyLink strongly values equity and believes in a just and fair society where all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We work toward a more inclusive world, and as such, we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. PolicyLink is committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

To Apply

This search is being led by On-Ramps. Qualified individuals, please apply at: https://www.on-ramps.com/jobs/3624

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.