Nonprofit Remote Digest - Issue #584

May 7, 2021

We are about building enduring power through advocacy, organizing, and communications that advances progressive economic and democracy policies.

Is America still “The Land of Opportunity?” More and more often, it doesn’t feel that way. Not when the will of most Americans is overlooked because of a few who have their thumbs on the scale. They’ve been tilting it in their favor for some time now, and that has to stop.

Director of Engagement

Summary of Position

Now more than ever, states have a critical role to play in driving our country forward. The Impact Project (TIP) does this by advancing economic and democracy policies that improve the quality of life for working- and middle-class people. We are 100% focused at the state level and we work in AZ, CO, FL, GA, ME, MD, MI, MN, NC, NM, NV, PA, VA, and WI.

TIP is looking for a bold, innovative strategist who is ready to drive our next wave of engagement work. They will apply lessons from previous public education, persuasion, and get out the vote programs, develop a theory of change for our next wave of engagement work, and work with our state teams to implement programs to test those theories.

The Director of Engagement will report to the Vice President of Advocacy and will work closely with our Director of Analytics and Directors of Communications. The position is full time and considered exempt for overtime purposes.

What You’ll Do

Create, Innovate, and Drive (80%)

Devise a theory for TIP’s next wave of engagement programs based on previous program results, academic research, input from our state teams and lessons from other organizations. Develop ways to build momentum for policies that we seek to advance in states, and expand the pool of voters or potential voters engaged in our programs.
Drive state-level campaigns with rigor and quality control, establish systems to learn in real time, evaluate program efficacy, and tailor tactics and content based on how target audiences are responding.
Develop a variety of recommendations that includes creating new programs in states, gifting to other organizations, and directing resources to where they are most helpful.
Collaborate with the VPs of Advocacy and Leadership Team to establish organization-wide planning systems for engagement work that tap into the expertise of our state teams, deliver high-impact results and push the organization to be bold, innovate and challenge the status quo.
Drive state-level civic engagement campaigns with rigor and quality control, establish systems to learn in real time, evaluate program efficacy and tailor tactics and content based on how target audiences are responding.
Lead your team’s annual budget planning process focused on delivering bold, high quality projects with innovative deliverables that clearly tie back to organizational and state goals.
Have your finger on the pulse of best practices, emerging strategies and tactics including state-level research and experiments being conducted by other organizations, feed that intel back to the team, and proactively coordinate or collaborate where possible to create efficiencies and partnerships.
Be in regular communication with other leaders in the field of voter engagement. Share learnings with TIP staff.
Work with the Director of Analytics to ensure all work ties back to answering key research questions identified by TIP.
Expand our network of peer reviewers to provide another set of eyes on our research findings.

Elevate TIP’s expertise and profile in progressive circles (15%)

Help build and keep informed a network of donors and national partners focused on relevant state-level work.
Ensure key players and donors in the progressive community are aware of TIP’s research and engagement priorities. Identify that list of players, package and disseminate our research agenda, read people in as findings emerge, and build ownership in our plans by enlisting their feedback.
Host briefings on our findings and ensure they are included in relevant convenings focused on learning from the previous cycle. Pull the most salient learnings from the Director of Analytics’ work, coordinate packaging with the VP of Impact and Operations, and either present yourself or prepare the appropriate spokesperson.

Keep the team informed (5%)

Drive internal communications with the TIP state team, ensuring staff are briefed on ongoing research and are looking ahead to how to incorporate our findings and experiments into their conversations and future work.

Who You Are

You will bring extensive experience in civic engagement and political campaigns. You have strong relationships with groups and donors who have played in this space and a firm understanding of the legal rules that govern 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) activities.

What Else You Should Know

The Impact Project operates in a 100% remote work environment. Candidates who live in one of our states or the Washington, DC area are strongly preferred. During non-COVID-19 times, travel will fluctuate, but is likely to be monthly or bimonthly at least initially.

The hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $135,000 depending on experience. Current benefits include full medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance, and participation in our retirement plan including an automatic 5% employer contribution in addition to an employer match of up to 3%.

The Impact Project is a project of Hopewell Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. Hopewell Fund is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. Hopewell Fund’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

Women, people of color, LGBTQ candidates, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to resumes @ the-impact-project.org. During non-COVID-19 times, travel will fluctuate, but is likely to be monthly or bimonthly at least initially.

Women, people of color, LGBTQ candidates, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. To apply, email your resume and cover letter to resumes @ the-impact-project.org.

Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $110,000 - $135,000 depending on experience. Current benefits include full medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance, and participation in our retirement plan including an automatic 5% employer contribution in addition to an employer match of up to 3%.

How to Apply

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to resumes @ the-impact-project.org.

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