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schedule_type: Full-time
ABOUT US
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, free and fair elections, effective and... accountable government, and a just and inclusive society.
ABOUT US
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, free and fair elections, effective and... accountable government, and a just and inclusive society. In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy.
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. As grantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to our grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways we can more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as our values central to the success of our work and mission. To learn more, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
Democracy Fund is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Program Associate to support the work of the Just & Inclusive Society (JIS) program. The JIS program supports organizations, networks, and field-builders that dare to reimagine what American society could look like, and that stare down the most daunting challenges our democracy faces over the next several decades. We support diverse organizations and communities to work together to center everyday people, especially those that have been historically marginalized or excluded from participation and power, to lead and shape the pro-democracy social movements needed to achieve an inclusive, multi-racial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We do this through support for community organizing, movement-building, and cultivating ecosystems and networks committed to our vision.
This position involves working closely with colleagues to implement JIS’ grantmaking strategy, building close relationships with grantees, grantmaking, and project management. It provides a unique opportunity for a detailed and creative thinker, committed to improving our democracy.
The ideal candidate will have a high level of curiosity, integrity, and an interest in civil and human rights, racial and gender justice, community organizing, and innovative approaches to pro-democracy movement building. We are looking for an organized, collaborative, and goal-oriented individual who can take a step back and connect details across our larger vision.
The program Associate will report to the Associate Director, and will also support the work of Democracy Fund Voice, a separate social welfare organization.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate’s primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
GRANT MAKING, COORDINATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING
• Review grant application materials. Conduct and document strategic alignment for program, financial, and legal due diligence for grants, sponsorships, and amendments, applying a racial and gender justice analysis to the work.
• Prepare grant, sponsorship, and amendment agreements.
• Compile and analyze grant and portfolio data that can be used for internal portfolio reviews, board meetings, and Democracy Fund’s annual tax return and audit.
• Serve as a main point of contact for a portfolio of grantees as a relationship manager as well as to provide support in using the organizational grants management system.
• Engage with grantees via remote meetings, site visits, and other evaluation efforts—supporting Democracy Fund’s responsibility as stewards of financial resources and providing strategic thought partnership to grantees.
• Monitor grantee developments and track impact metrics.
• Complete other administrative grantmaking projects and duties, as requested by the Program Director and Associate Director.
• Contribute actively to organizational strategy, impact, and learning activities—drawing from field engagement, relationships with grantees, and coordination with peers in philanthropy.
• Support and/or design convenings critical to building the fields and networks necessary to advance grantee priorities and advance toward the vision of an inclusive, multi-racial democracy.
TEAM MEMBER
• Team player with the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively.
• Contribute to a team culture that values integrity, interpersonal respect, solutions orientation, and transparency.
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and creatively solve problems.
• Actively work to support the success of the entire Democracy Fund team through the development of shared goals and priorities.
• Promote a team culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and quality.
• Embrace the importance of organizational citizenship and is a willing and enthusiastic participant in relevant internal working groups and organization-wide activities.
• Understand the needs of a hybrid organization, and will adapt to the norms of the team and evolving needs of the organization.
• Embody curiosity, good humor, initiative, and humility.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• Deep passion for strengthening American democracy.
• Three to five years of related work or equivalent experience, including military service, in roles that engaged questions related to multiracial democracy, marginalized communities, racial justice and advocacy, reducing political violence, and/or advancing civil rights.
• Proven analytical and research skills.
• An outstanding work ethic; self-starter, dependable, responsible, with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Previous grantmaking experience is valued but not necessary. Candidate should be able to analyze and assess organizations and their contributions to the field.
• Willingness to work with leaders, advocates, and media from across the political spectrum.
• A learning mindset, self and other-awareness, and success in developing and sustaining interpersonal relationships across differences.
• Operationally focused with strong organizational and execution skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, work calmly, and maintain good judgment in a fast-paced environment; must be comfortable working through ambiguity.
• Confident and diplomatic oral communicator with exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Skilled in proactively handling multiple assignments simultaneously with a sense of urgency, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines to deliver high-quality results.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• A sense of humor.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and comfortable using online tools for project and contact management.
• Democracy Fund follows a hybrid-remote and in-the-office model, which enables flexibility and meets collaboration needs. New staff must reside in the D.C. Metro area, and all employees are expected in the office several days a month.
SALARY
Salary range begins at $87,270 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be considered. Take this opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you're interested in joining our team. No calls, please.
Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise from people from across the political spectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees include republicans, democrats, and independents. Democracy Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply Show more details...
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, free and fair elections, effective and... accountable government, and a just and inclusive society. In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy.
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. As grantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to our grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways we can more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as our values central to the success of our work and mission. To learn more, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
Democracy Fund is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Program Associate to support the work of the Just & Inclusive Society (JIS) program. The JIS program supports organizations, networks, and field-builders that dare to reimagine what American society could look like, and that stare down the most daunting challenges our democracy faces over the next several decades. We support diverse organizations and communities to work together to center everyday people, especially those that have been historically marginalized or excluded from participation and power, to lead and shape the pro-democracy social movements needed to achieve an inclusive, multi-racial democracy that is open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We do this through support for community organizing, movement-building, and cultivating ecosystems and networks committed to our vision.
This position involves working closely with colleagues to implement JIS’ grantmaking strategy, building close relationships with grantees, grantmaking, and project management. It provides a unique opportunity for a detailed and creative thinker, committed to improving our democracy.
The ideal candidate will have a high level of curiosity, integrity, and an interest in civil and human rights, racial and gender justice, community organizing, and innovative approaches to pro-democracy movement building. We are looking for an organized, collaborative, and goal-oriented individual who can take a step back and connect details across our larger vision.
The program Associate will report to the Associate Director, and will also support the work of Democracy Fund Voice, a separate social welfare organization.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate’s primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
GRANT MAKING, COORDINATION, AND CAPACITY BUILDING
• Review grant application materials. Conduct and document strategic alignment for program, financial, and legal due diligence for grants, sponsorships, and amendments, applying a racial and gender justice analysis to the work.
• Prepare grant, sponsorship, and amendment agreements.
• Compile and analyze grant and portfolio data that can be used for internal portfolio reviews, board meetings, and Democracy Fund’s annual tax return and audit.
• Serve as a main point of contact for a portfolio of grantees as a relationship manager as well as to provide support in using the organizational grants management system.
• Engage with grantees via remote meetings, site visits, and other evaluation efforts—supporting Democracy Fund’s responsibility as stewards of financial resources and providing strategic thought partnership to grantees.
• Monitor grantee developments and track impact metrics.
• Complete other administrative grantmaking projects and duties, as requested by the Program Director and Associate Director.
• Contribute actively to organizational strategy, impact, and learning activities—drawing from field engagement, relationships with grantees, and coordination with peers in philanthropy.
• Support and/or design convenings critical to building the fields and networks necessary to advance grantee priorities and advance toward the vision of an inclusive, multi-racial democracy.
TEAM MEMBER
• Team player with the ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively.
• Contribute to a team culture that values integrity, interpersonal respect, solutions orientation, and transparency.
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally and creatively solve problems.
• Actively work to support the success of the entire Democracy Fund team through the development of shared goals and priorities.
• Promote a team culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and quality.
• Embrace the importance of organizational citizenship and is a willing and enthusiastic participant in relevant internal working groups and organization-wide activities.
• Understand the needs of a hybrid organization, and will adapt to the norms of the team and evolving needs of the organization.
• Embody curiosity, good humor, initiative, and humility.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• Deep passion for strengthening American democracy.
• Three to five years of related work or equivalent experience, including military service, in roles that engaged questions related to multiracial democracy, marginalized communities, racial justice and advocacy, reducing political violence, and/or advancing civil rights.
• Proven analytical and research skills.
• An outstanding work ethic; self-starter, dependable, responsible, with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Previous grantmaking experience is valued but not necessary. Candidate should be able to analyze and assess organizations and their contributions to the field.
• Willingness to work with leaders, advocates, and media from across the political spectrum.
• A learning mindset, self and other-awareness, and success in developing and sustaining interpersonal relationships across differences.
• Operationally focused with strong organizational and execution skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly, work calmly, and maintain good judgment in a fast-paced environment; must be comfortable working through ambiguity.
• Confident and diplomatic oral communicator with exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Skilled in proactively handling multiple assignments simultaneously with a sense of urgency, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines to deliver high-quality results.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• A sense of humor.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and comfortable using online tools for project and contact management.
• Democracy Fund follows a hybrid-remote and in-the-office model, which enables flexibility and meets collaboration needs. New staff must reside in the D.C. Metro area, and all employees are expected in the office several days a month.
SALARY
Salary range begins at $87,270 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be considered. Take this opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you're interested in joining our team. No calls, please.
Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise from people from across the political spectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees include republicans, democrats, and independents. Democracy Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply Show more details...
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ABOUT USDemocracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, privatefoundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in Americandemocracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we havemade grants of more than $275 million in support of those workingto strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant anddiverse public square, free and fair elections, effective andaccountable... government, and a just and inclusive society. Inaddition
ABOUT USDemocracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, privatefoundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in Americandemocracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we havemade grants of more than $275 million in support of those workingto strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant anddiverse public square, free and fair elections, effective andaccountable... government, and a just and inclusive society. Inaddition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for bettersolutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support forour democracy.Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defenddemocracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just,resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning,and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system,whether it is our organization or the American political system. Asgrantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to ourgrantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways wecan more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as ourvalues central to the success of our work and mission. To learnmore, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org .POSITION SUMMARYThe Office of the President supports the leadership of theorganization’s chief executive in order to provide strategicdirection for the organization. The office also enables specialinitiatives and experimental grantmaking at the organization andsupports external leadership in the field.The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrativesupport to, and serves as the first point of contact for, DemocracyFund’s Office of the President, which includes our President, hisChief of Staff, and the two Managing Directors of Program. TheExecutive Assistant should be a systems thinker who will quicklycome to understand the nature of the organization’s work andmission, as well as how the different teams at Democracy Fundinteract. This role will serve as an anchor within the Office ofthe President, connecting and working with every part of ourorganization and with external audiences to support opencommunications, smooth collaboration, and increasedefficiencies.We will look to the Executive Assistant to help us design andmanage internal team processes, coordinate meetings and events,provide support for grantmaking and team-level accounting,andprovide administrative and coordination support of keytasks for the team and across the organization. The successfulcandidate will be a resourceful, highly-collaborative team playerwho possesses strong written and verbal communication,administrative, and organizational skills, and who excels atmaintaining a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Able towork independently on projects from conception to completion, theideal candidate will enjoy meeting deadlines, designing andrefining processes to make them run smoothly, and enhancinginternal communication.This role reports to the Chief of Staff in the Office of thePresident.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESThe Executive Assistant’s primary responsibilities will include,but are not limited to, the following:HIGH-LEVEL, ADMINISTRATIVE EXECUTIVESUPPORTResponsible for overall administration and coordination for theOffice of the President, including managing appointments, arrangingall travel logistics, managing expense reports, and otheradministrative tasks as needed.Provide support for meetings, including agenda development,facilitation support, scheduling, preparing any necessarytechnology, ensuring compilation and sharing of relevant backgroundinformation, notetaking, and overseeing follow-up communications ornext steps.Work closely with both the President and the Managing Directorsof Program to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments andresponsibilities.Take initiative by following up and following through, andprioritizing conflicting issues to ensure that all team andorganization-level objectives are metCoordinate closely with, and provide backup support to, theExecutive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer, as needed.OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS & PROCESSESDesign and facilitate core operational systems and processes tohelp the Office of the President run smoothly.Work with Democracy Fund staff and consultants to managecontract administration, expenses, honoraria, and invoices. Monitorand proactively follow up on workflows for grants, contracts, andpayments.Support team-wide budgeting processes such as annual planning,tracking spending, and regular reforecasting.Provide administrative support for grantmaking, such asmanagement of the team’ grant pipeline, tracking deadlines, and duedates for reports and payments.Manage and organize Office of the President data, includingcontacts, meeting agendas, and files. Use discretion and goodjudgment when managing documents with confidentialinformation.In coordination with the Partnerships Team, track and supportengagement with peer funders, including supporting management ofcontact database when needed.On occasion, provide project management for specialinitiatives, and provide additional capacity on keycross-organizational initiatives.BOARD MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCESupport the Chief of Staff in coordinating communications andlogistics for all board business, including correspondence withboard members’ executive assistants, event planning, drafting andproofreading board meeting materials, etc.Support correspondence with the Board of Directors, calendaringand logistics for board meetings, and assisting in the preparationof board materials.INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONSHelp ensure clear communications across the Office of thePresident and between the team and the broader organization,including regular drafting of all staff updates.Track, manage, and follow up on existing and incoming externalcontacts with professionalism, cultivating ongoing relationships asneeded.Partner with other executive assistants and team coordinatorsto support organization-wide workflow planning and keep the Officeof the President informed of key priorities and bottlenecks.Support the President and Managing Directors in fosteringconnections with staff by proposing and implementing initiativesthat build a trust-based, inclusive culture.Support our Strategy, Impact, and Learning Practice (SILC) inbuilding a culture of learning across the organization.TEAM MEMBERSupport receptionist with office administration, includingproviding coverage at front desk as needed.Provide additional capacity for event planning and logisticsfor cross-organizational events such as staff retreats, externalconvenings, and other all-staff events.Serve as a team player with ability to build strongrelationships and work collaboratively.Work effectively with staff at all levels, balancing projectsand priorities for multiple team members.Work with staff, and the Operations team specifically, todevelop, support, and refine strong cross-organizational systems.Contribute to systems for strong internal communications tofacilitate effective organizational management and a positiveorganizational culture.Contribute to a team culture that values collaboration,positivity, and transparency and that drives toward impact throughcontinuous improvement and learning.Actively work to support the success of other members of theentire Democracy Fund team and cultivate an organizational culturethat is highly-collaborative.Other duties as assigned.EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLSREQUIREMENTSPassion for strengthening American democracy and a deepcommitment to racial equity and justice.A high level of integrity that embodies and reflects DemocracyFund values.The ability to show initiative when carrying out and followingup on assigned tasks, and to implement problem-solving.Successful time management skills to execute multiple tasksseamlessly while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail.Superb interpersonal skills and proven ability to build andsustain relationships with all staff and stakeholders, supportingtheir inclusion in bringing their wide diversity of perspectivesand lived experience to bear on our work.Excellent organizational skills, as well as superior writtenand verbal communication skills.Sound judgment with the ability to analyze a situation orconflict and determine the correct prioritization or next steps.Must take a proactive approach to problem solving.Resourceful, curious team player who works wellindependently.Trusted professional with proven experience handlingconfidential information with discretion, adaptable to variouscompeting demands, and who naturally seeks the highest level ofcustomer service and response.Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable while working in adynamic entrepreneurial environment.At least five years of experience supporting C-level executivesand executive teams, preferably in a nonprofit setting.High comfort with Microsoft Office and proficiency preferred inA/V set up and troubleshooting. Experience with Salesforce, Fluxx,Expensify, or other robust CRMs preferred.Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.Democracy Fund follows a hybrid-remote and in-the-office model,which enables flexibility and meets collaboration needs. New staffmust reside in the D.C. Metro area, and all employees are expectedin the office several days a month.SALARYSalary range begins at $105,513 per year.HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume toour Jobs page. Applications submitted without a coverletter or lacking the desired years of experience will not beconsidered. Take this opportunity to tell us aboutyourself and why you're interested in joining our team. No calls,please.Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seekingvoices and expertise from people from across the politicalspectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees includeRepublicans, Democrats, and Independents. Democracy Fund is anEqual Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of allages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion,disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identityto apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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schedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
Location: Remote within the US
Salary Range...
• Most regions in the United States: $72,000- $82,800
• California-specific: $76,000- $92,000
• NYC-specific: $80,000- $96,000
Offers will vary based on experience and location-based cost-of-living calculations
• Supervisory role: No
• Classification: Exempt; Full-time
• Level: 2
About our organization:
Democracy Works is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that collaborates with election
Location: Remote within the US
Salary Range...
• Most regions in the United States: $72,000- $82,800
• California-specific: $76,000- $92,000
• NYC-specific: $80,000- $96,000
Offers will vary based on experience and location-based cost-of-living calculations
• Supervisory role: No
• Classification: Exempt; Full-time
• Level: 2
About our organization:
Democracy Works is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that collaborates with election officials, leading tech platforms, and world-class partners to drive voter access and participation. We help Americans vote by providing reliable, useful voting guidance through the sites, apps and groups they trust. This includes TurboVote, Democracy Works Election Data, the Voting Information Project (VIP), and Ballot Scout. We also co-founded the Civic Alliance alongside the CAA Foundation. Democracy Works is committed to diversity and inclusion in everything we do and aspires to have a team that's representative of the voters we serve.
The impact you’ll make:
You’ll be joining our Product team at an exciting moment. As a Product Manager you will work to improve customer experiences and be a champion for continuous innovation - identifying, prioritizing, and executing on product improvements.
In doing so, you’ll be supported by a team of software developers, other members of the Product Team; a team of researchers who bring extensive knowledge of election administration, and a partner support team with significant experience implementing across higher education, nonprofit, and corporate environments.
You will —
• Join a tight knit, agile tech teams of engineers and product designers (as well as other internal and external stakeholders when it makes sense) to conceive and prioritize, scope and build, ship and refine useful, effective experiences. Get to know a lot about voters and work to champion their needs across our products.
• Inform product strategy by monitoring competitors and understanding end-user and partner needs
• Create product requirements, user stories and specifications for new features and improvements to existing features
• Acceptance test new features and updates, verifying that we’re always giving voters our best work
• Collaborate with product designers and software developers to define implementation for new features, ensure clear conditions of acceptance, and take part in regular sprint-planning meetings with the developer team to prioritize their work
• Collaborate closely with fellow product managers across tech features and tech teams to deliver an ever-improving, consistent end-user experience across user scenarios.
• Help shape user personas guiding the development of new and existing products and programs in collaboration with user research, data, program and product partners as necessary
• Engage stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle
• Work closely with election research, product design, marketing, partnerships and development teams to ensure new and existing supporters and partners can discover and appreciate how our user experiences help Americans vote by providing reliable, useful voting guidance through the sites, apps and groups they trust
• Execute on other tasks as may be assigned
You are —
• Empathetic and comfortable acting as users’ biggest advocate
• Attentive to detail
• Persuasive and able to communicate your vision to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A fantastic listener
• Creative in the way that can pare ideas down to a clear wireframe and an initial MVP
• A systems thinker who loves nothing more than breaking down how things work
• Passionate about building tools that reach underserved voters
You have experience —
• Working in a product role in a technical setting
• OR experience working under-the-hood on elections-related technology, whether in customer support, a programmatic role, IT or technical support, or a QA position
• Communicating across different areas of expertise and working in teams with diverse skills
• Supporting users (or customers) and learning their needs
• Writing concise, clear material on complex subjects
• Drafting robust project requirements, whether solo or in collaboration with a technical team
How we work
Because elections take place everywhere, our employees work from all across the country. We embrace working remotely as the default. Our positions require regular, daily use of a computer (including the use of G-Suite and Slack) to conduct work and communicate with colleagues. We also have regular operating hours (10 am to 6 pm Eastern, Monday to Friday).
For those who prefer to work from an office, we are headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. We are happy to share more details about the office, including accessibility information, as on-site visits are planned.
There may be travel for occasional staff retreats or meetings as part of certain roles.
Benefits
As a member of the team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include:
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision option for you and your dependents
• 12 floating holidays and 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• $1000 towards professional development activities
We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan, stipends for equipment and internet reimbursement, and annual Calm or Headspace subscription reimbursements.
To Apply
Please attach your resume and answers to the following questions:
• How did you find this job listing?
• Why are you interested in this role and working at Democracy Works?
• Describe how you conceived and shipped a new feature or substantial improvement. (If you were not the product or program manager, explain how this experience convinced you to pursue a career in product management.)
• Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Democracy Works?
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Hiring
Democracy Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
As part of our application, you’ll see an optional form used to collect U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) demographic information. Please note the categories used in this survey are set by the EEOC and may not reflect all existing categories.The data collected in this form is anonymized and is used in our EEOC reporting and in ongoing assessment of our recruitment practices.
Democracy Works follows the I-9 requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position, and you must possess your own work authorization in the U.S. now and in the future to continue working in this position.
Please reach out to hr@democracy.works if you have any questions about our process or if you need an accommodation for a medical condition during the hiring process Show more details...
Salary Range...
• Most regions in the United States: $72,000- $82,800
• California-specific: $76,000- $92,000
• NYC-specific: $80,000- $96,000
Offers will vary based on experience and location-based cost-of-living calculations
• Supervisory role: No
• Classification: Exempt; Full-time
• Level: 2
About our organization:
Democracy Works is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that collaborates with election officials, leading tech platforms, and world-class partners to drive voter access and participation. We help Americans vote by providing reliable, useful voting guidance through the sites, apps and groups they trust. This includes TurboVote, Democracy Works Election Data, the Voting Information Project (VIP), and Ballot Scout. We also co-founded the Civic Alliance alongside the CAA Foundation. Democracy Works is committed to diversity and inclusion in everything we do and aspires to have a team that's representative of the voters we serve.
The impact you’ll make:
You’ll be joining our Product team at an exciting moment. As a Product Manager you will work to improve customer experiences and be a champion for continuous innovation - identifying, prioritizing, and executing on product improvements.
In doing so, you’ll be supported by a team of software developers, other members of the Product Team; a team of researchers who bring extensive knowledge of election administration, and a partner support team with significant experience implementing across higher education, nonprofit, and corporate environments.
You will —
• Join a tight knit, agile tech teams of engineers and product designers (as well as other internal and external stakeholders when it makes sense) to conceive and prioritize, scope and build, ship and refine useful, effective experiences. Get to know a lot about voters and work to champion their needs across our products.
• Inform product strategy by monitoring competitors and understanding end-user and partner needs
• Create product requirements, user stories and specifications for new features and improvements to existing features
• Acceptance test new features and updates, verifying that we’re always giving voters our best work
• Collaborate with product designers and software developers to define implementation for new features, ensure clear conditions of acceptance, and take part in regular sprint-planning meetings with the developer team to prioritize their work
• Collaborate closely with fellow product managers across tech features and tech teams to deliver an ever-improving, consistent end-user experience across user scenarios.
• Help shape user personas guiding the development of new and existing products and programs in collaboration with user research, data, program and product partners as necessary
• Engage stakeholders throughout the product lifecycle
• Work closely with election research, product design, marketing, partnerships and development teams to ensure new and existing supporters and partners can discover and appreciate how our user experiences help Americans vote by providing reliable, useful voting guidance through the sites, apps and groups they trust
• Execute on other tasks as may be assigned
You are —
• Empathetic and comfortable acting as users’ biggest advocate
• Attentive to detail
• Persuasive and able to communicate your vision to both technical and non-technical audiences
• A fantastic listener
• Creative in the way that can pare ideas down to a clear wireframe and an initial MVP
• A systems thinker who loves nothing more than breaking down how things work
• Passionate about building tools that reach underserved voters
You have experience —
• Working in a product role in a technical setting
• OR experience working under-the-hood on elections-related technology, whether in customer support, a programmatic role, IT or technical support, or a QA position
• Communicating across different areas of expertise and working in teams with diverse skills
• Supporting users (or customers) and learning their needs
• Writing concise, clear material on complex subjects
• Drafting robust project requirements, whether solo or in collaboration with a technical team
How we work
Because elections take place everywhere, our employees work from all across the country. We embrace working remotely as the default. Our positions require regular, daily use of a computer (including the use of G-Suite and Slack) to conduct work and communicate with colleagues. We also have regular operating hours (10 am to 6 pm Eastern, Monday to Friday).
For those who prefer to work from an office, we are headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. We are happy to share more details about the office, including accessibility information, as on-site visits are planned.
There may be travel for occasional staff retreats or meetings as part of certain roles.
Benefits
As a member of the team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include:
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision option for you and your dependents
• 12 floating holidays and 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• $1000 towards professional development activities
We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan, stipends for equipment and internet reimbursement, and annual Calm or Headspace subscription reimbursements.
To Apply
Please attach your resume and answers to the following questions:
• How did you find this job listing?
• Why are you interested in this role and working at Democracy Works?
• Describe how you conceived and shipped a new feature or substantial improvement. (If you were not the product or program manager, explain how this experience convinced you to pursue a career in product management.)
• Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Democracy Works?
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Hiring
Democracy Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
As part of our application, you’ll see an optional form used to collect U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) demographic information. Please note the categories used in this survey are set by the EEOC and may not reflect all existing categories.The data collected in this form is anonymized and is used in our EEOC reporting and in ongoing assessment of our recruitment practices.
Democracy Works follows the I-9 requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position, and you must possess your own work authorization in the U.S. now and in the future to continue working in this position.
Please reach out to hr@democracy.works if you have any questions about our process or if you need an accommodation for a medical condition during the hiring process Show more details...
via Democracy Fund Job Board
schedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
Location: Remote within the US
About our organization...
At Democracy Works, we help Americans vote, no matter what! Our vision is to make voting a simple, seamless experience for all Americans so that no one misses an election, and our team works to help make this happen. Democracy Works is committed to diversity and inclusion in everything we do and aspires to have a team that's representative of the voters we serve.
Salary Range:
Most regions
Location: Remote within the US
About our organization...
At Democracy Works, we help Americans vote, no matter what! Our vision is to make voting a simple, seamless experience for all Americans so that no one misses an election, and our team works to help make this happen. Democracy Works is committed to diversity and inclusion in everything we do and aspires to have a team that's representative of the voters we serve.
Salary Range:
Most regions in the United States: $118,800- $122,400
California-specific: $118,800- $136,000
NYC-specific: $132,000- $136,000
Offers will vary based on experience and location-based cost-of-living calculations.
• Level: Senior
• Supervisory role: N
• Classification: Exempt, full time
The impact you’ll make:
Our teams work closely together to build the next generation of tools for both voters and election administrators. Our suite of tools include TurboVote, the Voting Information Project (VIP), and How To Vote. To power these tools we use a variety of languages such as: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Clojure. We employ a microservices architecture and run our applications in AWS. We are evolving our program offerings to deliver new experiences that increase our organization’s impact on voters and election administrators.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the team, you will:
• Implement large-scale technical architecture decisions that have multi-year impact such as choices of new framework, language, or vendors
• Independently lead successful projects
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in the software engineering space and act as a go-to resource for thought partnership
• Take ownership of large-impact initiatives and the research and growth needed to achieve goals
• Enhance applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations and designing and implementing systems
• Provide technical mentorship to members of your team
• Execute other tasks as may be assigned
You are someone with:
• 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering technical projects using a functional, object-oriented or scripting programming language such as JavaScript, Typescript, Ruby, Python, Clojure, etc.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks
• You have experience with or an understanding of relational databases and relational data modeling.
• Familiarity with a distributed version control system (such as Git or Mercurial)
• Experience deploying and working with web applications in the cloud
• An ability to learn, make tradeoffs, and think critically about software systems
It’s a plus if:
• You have experience working with public facing APIs or Software as a Service (SaaS) applications
• You have experience in at least one functional programming language with a desire to learn Clojure/ClojureScript
How we work
Because elections take place everywhere, our employees work from practically every state in the union. We embrace working remotely as the default. Our positions require regular, daily use of a computer (including the use of G-Suite and Slack) to conduct work and communicate with colleagues. We also have regular operating hours (10 am to 6 pm Eastern, Monday to Friday).
For those who prefer to work from an office, we are headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. We are happy to share more details about the office, including accessibility information, as on-site visits are planned.
Benefits
As a member of the team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include:
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision option for you and your dependents
• 12 floating holidays and 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• $1000 towards professional development activities
We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan, stipends for equipment and internet reimbursement, and annual Calm or Headspace subscription reimbursements.
To Apply
Please attach your resume and answers to the following questions:
• How did you find this job listing?
• Why are you interested in this role and working at Democracy Works?
• Describe a bug you had a primary role in fixing. How did you troubleshoot and resolve the issue?
• Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Democracy Works?
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Hiring
Democracy Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
As part of our application, you’ll see an optional form used to collect U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) demographic information. Please note the categories used in this survey are set by the EEOC and may not reflect all existing categories.The data collected in this form is anonymized and is used in our EEOC reporting and in ongoing assessment of our recruitment practices.
Democracy Works follows the I-9 requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position, and you must possess your own work authorization in the U.S. now and in the future to continue working in this position.
Please reach out to hr@democracy.works if you have any questions about our process or if you need an accommodation for a medical condition during the hiring process Show more details...
About our organization...
At Democracy Works, we help Americans vote, no matter what! Our vision is to make voting a simple, seamless experience for all Americans so that no one misses an election, and our team works to help make this happen. Democracy Works is committed to diversity and inclusion in everything we do and aspires to have a team that's representative of the voters we serve.
Salary Range:
Most regions in the United States: $118,800- $122,400
California-specific: $118,800- $136,000
NYC-specific: $132,000- $136,000
Offers will vary based on experience and location-based cost-of-living calculations.
• Level: Senior
• Supervisory role: N
• Classification: Exempt, full time
The impact you’ll make:
Our teams work closely together to build the next generation of tools for both voters and election administrators. Our suite of tools include TurboVote, the Voting Information Project (VIP), and How To Vote. To power these tools we use a variety of languages such as: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Clojure. We employ a microservices architecture and run our applications in AWS. We are evolving our program offerings to deliver new experiences that increase our organization’s impact on voters and election administrators.
As a Senior Software Engineer on the team, you will:
• Implement large-scale technical architecture decisions that have multi-year impact such as choices of new framework, language, or vendors
• Independently lead successful projects
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in the software engineering space and act as a go-to resource for thought partnership
• Take ownership of large-impact initiatives and the research and growth needed to achieve goals
• Enhance applications by identifying opportunities for improvement, making recommendations and designing and implementing systems
• Provide technical mentorship to members of your team
• Execute other tasks as may be assigned
You are someone with:
• 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering technical projects using a functional, object-oriented or scripting programming language such as JavaScript, Typescript, Ruby, Python, Clojure, etc.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks
• You have experience with or an understanding of relational databases and relational data modeling.
• Familiarity with a distributed version control system (such as Git or Mercurial)
• Experience deploying and working with web applications in the cloud
• An ability to learn, make tradeoffs, and think critically about software systems
It’s a plus if:
• You have experience working with public facing APIs or Software as a Service (SaaS) applications
• You have experience in at least one functional programming language with a desire to learn Clojure/ClojureScript
How we work
Because elections take place everywhere, our employees work from practically every state in the union. We embrace working remotely as the default. Our positions require regular, daily use of a computer (including the use of G-Suite and Slack) to conduct work and communicate with colleagues. We also have regular operating hours (10 am to 6 pm Eastern, Monday to Friday).
For those who prefer to work from an office, we are headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. We are happy to share more details about the office, including accessibility information, as on-site visits are planned.
Benefits
As a member of the team, some of the benefits you’ll enjoy include:
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision option for you and your dependents
• 12 floating holidays and 25 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• $1000 towards professional development activities
We also offer a 403(b) retirement plan, stipends for equipment and internet reimbursement, and annual Calm or Headspace subscription reimbursements.
To Apply
Please attach your resume and answers to the following questions:
• How did you find this job listing?
• Why are you interested in this role and working at Democracy Works?
• Describe a bug you had a primary role in fixing. How did you troubleshoot and resolve the issue?
• Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Democracy Works?
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Hiring
Democracy Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
As part of our application, you’ll see an optional form used to collect U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) demographic information. Please note the categories used in this survey are set by the EEOC and may not reflect all existing categories.The data collected in this form is anonymized and is used in our EEOC reporting and in ongoing assessment of our recruitment practices.
Democracy Works follows the I-9 requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position, and you must possess your own work authorization in the U.S. now and in the future to continue working in this position.
Please reach out to hr@democracy.works if you have any questions about our process or if you need an accommodation for a medical condition during the hiring process Show more details...
via Glassdoor
posted_at: 11 days agoschedule_type: Full-timesalary: 111,815 a year
ABOUT US
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, fee and fair elections, effective and accountable... government, and a just and inclusive society. In
ABOUT US
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, fee and fair elections, effective and accountable... government, and a just and inclusive society. In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy.
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. As grantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to our grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways we can more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as our values central to the success of our work and mission. To learn more, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Research team, a key strategic partner for program teams across Democracy Fund, is one of the more public-facing parts of the organization. Through original data collection, analysis, and synthesis, we improve the organization’s strategic and tactical decisions, as well as guide and inspire other funders in the democracy space. In addition to communicating findings internally, we partner with outside experts and academics to disseminate that work publicly, increasing its potential impact.
The Research team is seeking a highly motivated and skilled senior research associate to support the work of the associate research director. This new position is a unique opportunity to help launch a new research and funder-influence effort, which includes original data collection, analysis, and the creation of high-profile, public-facing work on the health and well-being of American democracy. Our team is highly collaborative and passionate about helping our organization and others working in the democracy space make sense of the current, tumultuous political environment.
We are looking for someone who loves working in a mission-driven, entrepreneurial environment and brings a keen attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and research skills, project management experience, proven writing ability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while collaborating with different stakeholders across the organization. They will also have a strong interest and knowledge of American politics, including political beliefs and behaviors of Americans, political institutions, or other topics related to the study of our democracy.
This position will report directly to, and work closely with, the associate research director and advance the team’s purpose by taking on a variety of research-based, analytical, and administrative tasks as well as project management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
RESEARCH
• Design and manage research projects, including those conducted in partnership with outside expert, academics, and consultants.
• Conduct quantitative data collection and cleaning from a wide variety of sources, including but not limited to survey data, administrative data, census products, and other scholarly data collection efforts.
• Lead analysis and synthesis of developments within American democracy - identifying trends within and between different topic areas.
• Propose ideas for blog posts, briefs, and reports.
• Author and co-author reports, blog posts, and briefs.
• Manage the development of resources – including but not limited to datasets, toplines, cross-tabulations, tables, charts, presentations - for internal use and public dissemination.
• Respond to research inquiries from staff and external stakeholders.
SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS
• Project management related to research with internal and external partners.
• Liaise with other teams internally and externally.
• Complete other administrative tasks as appropriate.
TEAM MEMBER
• Build strong relationships and work collaboratively across the organization.
• Contribute to a team culture that values collaboration, positivity, transparency, high performance, and continuous learning.
• Work effectively across functions to creatively solve problems.
• Actively work to support the success of the entire Democracy Fund team through the development of shared goals and priorities.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• Passion for strengthening American democracy.
• Deep commitment to racial equity and justice; ability to bring a racial equity lens to research is a must.
• A high level of integrity that embodies and reflects Democracy Fund values.
• Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in fields relevant to the study of American politics and democracy required.
• Four to six years of experience conducting research in some capacity.
• Strong, self-directed project management skills
• Experience with statistical programs, particularly those skills related to organizing and analyzing datasets (e.g., R, STATA).
• Strong analytical skills, including proven experience with quantitative and statistical analysis.
• Ability to dive into new topic areas and quickly absorb new information.
• Ability to communicate research results clearly and concisely in verbal and written forms; previous experience writing and presenting for a public audience a plus.
• An outstanding work ethic, strong initiative, dependable, and responsible, with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to adapt quickly, work calmly, and maintain good judgment without being stymied by ambiguity.
• Attention to detail, including exacting standards to maintain accuracy of all work products.
• Strong proficiency in proactively handling multiple assignments, communicating with manager to prioritize tasks, and meeting deadlines to deliver high-quality results.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or equivalent.
• This role is based in Washington, D.C. Democracy Fund follows a hybrid-remote and in-the-office model, which enables flexibility and meets collaboration needs. New staff are expected to reside in the D.C. Metro area, and all employees are expected in the office several days a month.
SALARY
Salary range begins at $111,815 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be considered. We are unable to include internships as part of the required years of experience needed to qualify for this role. Take this opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you’re interested in joining our team. No calls, please.
Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise from people from across the political spectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees include Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Democracy Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.
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Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, fee and fair elections, effective and accountable... government, and a just and inclusive society. In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy.
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. As grantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to our grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways we can more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as our values central to the success of our work and mission. To learn more, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Research team, a key strategic partner for program teams across Democracy Fund, is one of the more public-facing parts of the organization. Through original data collection, analysis, and synthesis, we improve the organization’s strategic and tactical decisions, as well as guide and inspire other funders in the democracy space. In addition to communicating findings internally, we partner with outside experts and academics to disseminate that work publicly, increasing its potential impact.
The Research team is seeking a highly motivated and skilled senior research associate to support the work of the associate research director. This new position is a unique opportunity to help launch a new research and funder-influence effort, which includes original data collection, analysis, and the creation of high-profile, public-facing work on the health and well-being of American democracy. Our team is highly collaborative and passionate about helping our organization and others working in the democracy space make sense of the current, tumultuous political environment.
We are looking for someone who loves working in a mission-driven, entrepreneurial environment and brings a keen attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical and research skills, project management experience, proven writing ability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while collaborating with different stakeholders across the organization. They will also have a strong interest and knowledge of American politics, including political beliefs and behaviors of Americans, political institutions, or other topics related to the study of our democracy.
This position will report directly to, and work closely with, the associate research director and advance the team’s purpose by taking on a variety of research-based, analytical, and administrative tasks as well as project management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
RESEARCH
• Design and manage research projects, including those conducted in partnership with outside expert, academics, and consultants.
• Conduct quantitative data collection and cleaning from a wide variety of sources, including but not limited to survey data, administrative data, census products, and other scholarly data collection efforts.
• Lead analysis and synthesis of developments within American democracy - identifying trends within and between different topic areas.
• Propose ideas for blog posts, briefs, and reports.
• Author and co-author reports, blog posts, and briefs.
• Manage the development of resources – including but not limited to datasets, toplines, cross-tabulations, tables, charts, presentations - for internal use and public dissemination.
• Respond to research inquiries from staff and external stakeholders.
SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS
• Project management related to research with internal and external partners.
• Liaise with other teams internally and externally.
• Complete other administrative tasks as appropriate.
TEAM MEMBER
• Build strong relationships and work collaboratively across the organization.
• Contribute to a team culture that values collaboration, positivity, transparency, high performance, and continuous learning.
• Work effectively across functions to creatively solve problems.
• Actively work to support the success of the entire Democracy Fund team through the development of shared goals and priorities.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• Passion for strengthening American democracy.
• Deep commitment to racial equity and justice; ability to bring a racial equity lens to research is a must.
• A high level of integrity that embodies and reflects Democracy Fund values.
• Advanced degree (or equivalent experience) in fields relevant to the study of American politics and democracy required.
• Four to six years of experience conducting research in some capacity.
• Strong, self-directed project management skills
• Experience with statistical programs, particularly those skills related to organizing and analyzing datasets (e.g., R, STATA).
• Strong analytical skills, including proven experience with quantitative and statistical analysis.
• Ability to dive into new topic areas and quickly absorb new information.
• Ability to communicate research results clearly and concisely in verbal and written forms; previous experience writing and presenting for a public audience a plus.
• An outstanding work ethic, strong initiative, dependable, and responsible, with a creative and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to adapt quickly, work calmly, and maintain good judgment without being stymied by ambiguity.
• Attention to detail, including exacting standards to maintain accuracy of all work products.
• Strong proficiency in proactively handling multiple assignments, communicating with manager to prioritize tasks, and meeting deadlines to deliver high-quality results.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or equivalent.
• This role is based in Washington, D.C. Democracy Fund follows a hybrid-remote and in-the-office model, which enables flexibility and meets collaboration needs. New staff are expected to reside in the D.C. Metro area, and all employees are expected in the office several days a month.
SALARY
Salary range begins at $111,815 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be considered. We are unable to include internships as part of the required years of experience needed to qualify for this role. Take this opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you’re interested in joining our team. No calls, please.
Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise from people from across the political spectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees include Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Democracy Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.
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via ZipRecruiter
schedule_type: Full-time
ABOUT US
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, fee and fair elections, effective and accountable... government, and a just and inclusive society. In
ABOUT US
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, fee and fair elections, effective and accountable... government, and a just and inclusive society. In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy.
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. As grantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to our grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways we can more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as our values central to the success of our work and mission. To learn more, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
Voting is the single most significant way Americans exercise their political power. The Elections & Voting program works to ensure that all Americans, especially those who have been historically underrepresented at the polls, have the opportunity to fully participate in the democratic process and freely vote for the candidates and issues that represent their communities.
The Associate Director, Special Projects, will help lead and strengthen the Elections & Voting Program’s work to create a more equitable and accessible election system and empower communities to defend voting rights when they are threatened. The associate director will also help coordinate with Democracy Fund’s other programs, with other foundations, and with leaders and organizations in the elections field.
This role will report to the Senior Program Director, Elections & Voting, and will manage a growing portfolio of special projects, with an emphasis on donor education around election-related priorities to increase the amount of money dedicated to the elections ecosystem and our grantees. The associate director will also help manage a growing team, with a particular focus on strengthening our grantmaking processes, internal and external communications, and team operations.
The successful candidate will be a systems thinker and builder who can drive impact while cultivating the internal organization needed to achieve our goals. We are looking for a connector with a demonstrated track record of managing people and creating opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration. This role will work with the senior program director and Associate Director of Programs to improve team operations, support learning and team growth, and contribute to shaping Democracy Fund’s strategy and position in the field. This role also supports the work of Democracy Fund Voice, a 501c(4) social welfare organization.
The role’s primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESGRANTMAKING, STRATEGY, AND LEARNING
• Partner with the Elections & Voting team’s Grants team to develop and implement team grantmaking practices and planning processes and provide peer review as needed; update the team’s grantmaking timelines and systems for streamlining communication with grantees.
• Develop and manage special projects that support the program or require collaboration with other programs.
• Maintain strong relationships with leaders across relevant fields for system sensing, grant pipeline development, and grantee support and problem solving.
• Lead development and execution of grants and grantmaking programs that cut across the Elections & Voting program.
• Contribute to strategy development and learning across the program.
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH
• Support philanthropic partnerships to grow the resources available to the elections and voting field, including: managing joint funds and representing Democracy Fund in funder collaboratives, developing materials that help new donors understand the elections and voting field, and advising donors and foundations on effective elections and voting investments.
• Contribute to internal practices and external thought leadership with other donors that help shift the dynamics away from cyclical, election-year giving toward more sustainable, year-round investments.
• Develop and execute an external communications strategy for the Elections & Voting program, in coordination with the Communications team. Identify opportunities for the program and its grantees to be represented at national conferences.
• Speak on behalf of the program publicly and with media, and represent Democracy Fund publicly in a manner consistent with its mission and values.
TEAM LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
• Empower direct report(s) to do their best work by providing ongoing guidance, coaching, and feedback on their core day-to-day responsibilities, project management goals, and overall professional development.
• Contribute to strong team culture and advance DEI priorities in the Elections & Voting team.
• Lead program team operations and develop team practices and workflows; lead team meetings and retreats; and ensure strong project management across the program.
• Oversee budgeting and financial management across the program.
• Maintain regular check-ins with individual team members, provide professional guidance and mentoring, and use ongoing feedback to support their development.
• Work with the Senior Program Director and Associate Director of Programs to contribute to developing job descriptions, interviewing/hiring, and onboarding for staff; and develop an onboarding protocol for new Elections & Voting team members.
• Develop, manage, and contribute to cross-team and cross-organization programmatic efforts and special projects; and increase visibility internally around program priorities.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Passion for strengthening American democracy.
• Deep commitment to racial equity and justice.
• At least 10-12 years of experience working in roles that engage in questions related to multiracial democracy, elections, and voting rights; and experience working with donors required.
• At least four years of demonstrated management responsibilities, including significant experience supervising staff and supporting their progress toward goals, and proven ability to provide useful feedback to develop and inspire staff.
• Track record of successful project management and working across diverse teams, and ability to evaluate, improve, manage, and maintain systems and processes to help teams execute programs.
• Strategic thinker and innovative problem-solver, with a proven ability to create and manage organizational change.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the willingness and ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse leaders and stakeholders from across the political spectrum and different walks of life, and ability to engage external audiences and act as an evangelist for the Elections & Voting program’s work.
• Commitment to working collaboratively with staff at all levels to execute duties and to ensure positive, proactive, responsive relationships within and across departments for compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Interest in employing a systems approach to change, bringing an ability to synthesize complex, nuanced information and develop innovative solutions.
• Democracy Fund follows a hybrid-remote and in-the-office model, which enables flexibility and meets collaboration needs. New staff are expected to reside in the DMV, though exceptions will be granted on a case-by-case basis by the Personnel Committee. All employees, regardless of location, will be expected in the office several days a month.
SALARY
Salary range begins at $155,160 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be considered. Take this opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you’re interested in joining our team. No calls, please.
Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise from people from across the political spectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees include Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Democracy Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.
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Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, fee and fair elections, effective and accountable... government, and a just and inclusive society. In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy.
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. As grantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to our grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways we can more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as our values central to the success of our work and mission. To learn more, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
Voting is the single most significant way Americans exercise their political power. The Elections & Voting program works to ensure that all Americans, especially those who have been historically underrepresented at the polls, have the opportunity to fully participate in the democratic process and freely vote for the candidates and issues that represent their communities.
The Associate Director, Special Projects, will help lead and strengthen the Elections & Voting Program’s work to create a more equitable and accessible election system and empower communities to defend voting rights when they are threatened. The associate director will also help coordinate with Democracy Fund’s other programs, with other foundations, and with leaders and organizations in the elections field.
This role will report to the Senior Program Director, Elections & Voting, and will manage a growing portfolio of special projects, with an emphasis on donor education around election-related priorities to increase the amount of money dedicated to the elections ecosystem and our grantees. The associate director will also help manage a growing team, with a particular focus on strengthening our grantmaking processes, internal and external communications, and team operations.
The successful candidate will be a systems thinker and builder who can drive impact while cultivating the internal organization needed to achieve our goals. We are looking for a connector with a demonstrated track record of managing people and creating opportunities for growth, learning, and collaboration. This role will work with the senior program director and Associate Director of Programs to improve team operations, support learning and team growth, and contribute to shaping Democracy Fund’s strategy and position in the field. This role also supports the work of Democracy Fund Voice, a 501c(4) social welfare organization.
The role’s primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESGRANTMAKING, STRATEGY, AND LEARNING
• Partner with the Elections & Voting team’s Grants team to develop and implement team grantmaking practices and planning processes and provide peer review as needed; update the team’s grantmaking timelines and systems for streamlining communication with grantees.
• Develop and manage special projects that support the program or require collaboration with other programs.
• Maintain strong relationships with leaders across relevant fields for system sensing, grant pipeline development, and grantee support and problem solving.
• Lead development and execution of grants and grantmaking programs that cut across the Elections & Voting program.
• Contribute to strategy development and learning across the program.
COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH
• Support philanthropic partnerships to grow the resources available to the elections and voting field, including: managing joint funds and representing Democracy Fund in funder collaboratives, developing materials that help new donors understand the elections and voting field, and advising donors and foundations on effective elections and voting investments.
• Contribute to internal practices and external thought leadership with other donors that help shift the dynamics away from cyclical, election-year giving toward more sustainable, year-round investments.
• Develop and execute an external communications strategy for the Elections & Voting program, in coordination with the Communications team. Identify opportunities for the program and its grantees to be represented at national conferences.
• Speak on behalf of the program publicly and with media, and represent Democracy Fund publicly in a manner consistent with its mission and values.
TEAM LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
• Empower direct report(s) to do their best work by providing ongoing guidance, coaching, and feedback on their core day-to-day responsibilities, project management goals, and overall professional development.
• Contribute to strong team culture and advance DEI priorities in the Elections & Voting team.
• Lead program team operations and develop team practices and workflows; lead team meetings and retreats; and ensure strong project management across the program.
• Oversee budgeting and financial management across the program.
• Maintain regular check-ins with individual team members, provide professional guidance and mentoring, and use ongoing feedback to support their development.
• Work with the Senior Program Director and Associate Director of Programs to contribute to developing job descriptions, interviewing/hiring, and onboarding for staff; and develop an onboarding protocol for new Elections & Voting team members.
• Develop, manage, and contribute to cross-team and cross-organization programmatic efforts and special projects; and increase visibility internally around program priorities.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Passion for strengthening American democracy.
• Deep commitment to racial equity and justice.
• At least 10-12 years of experience working in roles that engage in questions related to multiracial democracy, elections, and voting rights; and experience working with donors required.
• At least four years of demonstrated management responsibilities, including significant experience supervising staff and supporting their progress toward goals, and proven ability to provide useful feedback to develop and inspire staff.
• Track record of successful project management and working across diverse teams, and ability to evaluate, improve, manage, and maintain systems and processes to help teams execute programs.
• Strategic thinker and innovative problem-solver, with a proven ability to create and manage organizational change.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the willingness and ability to communicate and collaborate with diverse leaders and stakeholders from across the political spectrum and different walks of life, and ability to engage external audiences and act as an evangelist for the Elections & Voting program’s work.
• Commitment to working collaboratively with staff at all levels to execute duties and to ensure positive, proactive, responsive relationships within and across departments for compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Interest in employing a systems approach to change, bringing an ability to synthesize complex, nuanced information and develop innovative solutions.
• Democracy Fund follows a hybrid-remote and in-the-office model, which enables flexibility and meets collaboration needs. New staff are expected to reside in the DMV, though exceptions will be granted on a case-by-case basis by the Personnel Committee. All employees, regardless of location, will be expected in the office several days a month.
SALARY
Salary range begins at $155,160 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be considered. Take this opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you’re interested in joining our team. No calls, please.
Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise from people from across the political spectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees include Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Democracy Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply.
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ABOUT US
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, fee and fair elections, effective and accountable... government, and a just and inclusive society. In
ABOUT US
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, fee and fair elections, effective and accountable... government, and a just and inclusive society. In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy.
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. As grantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to our grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways we can more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as our values central to the success of our work and mission. To learn more, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance team ensures that Democracy Fund staff and partners have the financial tools and resources they need to advance our mission of a more inclusive, multiracial democracy. From leading our budgeting and forecasting processes, to sending timely payments to partners, to continually innovating our financial infrastructure, the Finance team plays a critical role in delivering decision-ready financial information and analysis to staff across the organization.
Democracy Fund is seeking a highly-organized and tech-savvy Senior Staff Accountant, Operations to support our accounting, payroll, and payable processes, ensuring that staff, grantees, and vendors have the resources to help our democracy work better every day.
The Senior Staff Accountant will be primarily responsible for general ledger accounting, monthly reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable oversight. The ideal candidate will be an experienced accountant familiar with end-to-end accounting processes and delivering timely, accurate financial data to inform organizational decision-making. This is a high-touch role that works across the organization, so the ideal candidate must bring a passion for customer service, while bringing patience and empathy to their interactions with their colleagues, as well as our grantees and vendors.
The Senior Staff Accountant, Operations will join an established Finance team, playing a critical role in optimizing systems and processes that make our finance functions more efficient, nimble, and responsive to the evolving needs of a growing organization. The Senior Staff Accountant, Operations will also provide finance support to Democracy Fund Voice, a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, and will report to the Controller.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
DAY-TO-DAY SYSTEMS AND MONTH-END CLOSE
• Maintain the general ledger in Intacct.
• Prepare routine journal entries.
• Conduct monthly bank and other account reconciliations.
• Calculate quarterly cost sharing costs between the 501©(3) and the 501©(4).
• Deliver high level of customer service, including, but not limited to, researching and answering financial questions raised by staff.
• Serve as primary administrator for the sub-systems: BILL and Expensify.
• Ensure that all transactions in the finance systems adhere to organizational policies.
PAYROLL PROCESSING
• Verify timekeeping records.
• Record and verify payroll data on JustWorks, our Professional Employer Organization (PEO) platform.
• Maintain compliant policies and procedures for processing bi-weekly payroll.
• Serve as primary contact with various state payroll agencies.
• Manage bi-weekly 401k contributions.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
• Review vendor invoices and expense reports for payment.
• Review executed contracts and grants and approve consultant and grantee payments.
• Review annual Form 1099 reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Reconcile monthly corporate card reports.
• Coordinate with outsourced A/P function.
ANNUAL AUDITS AND 990S PREPARATION
• Prepare year-end schedules and closing entries.
• Prepare year-end workpapers as assigned by the Controller or requested by the external auditors.
• Support the annual 990 filings for Democracy Fund and Democracy Fund Voice.
TEAM LEADER AND MEMBER
• Conduct Finance Department Orientation trainings to onboard new staff.
• Co-Lead Finance trainings to keep staff apprised of our systems, processes, and best practices.
• Proactively seek opportunities to partner with colleagues within and across departments to improve our systems and processes.
• Cultivate a collaborative, supportive, and productive organizational culture that invites and enables participation from all stakeholders.
• Regularly attend professional trainings and conferences to remain knowledgeable about trends and changes affecting the accounting function.
• Complete other special projects and duties, as requested by the Controller, Senior Director of Finance, Deputy COO, or Director of People.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• Passion for strengthening American democracy.
• Deep commitment to racial equity and justice.
• Minimum of five years of participating in day-to-day accounting functions, plus a minimum of three years of professional experience working with or in non-profit organizations; prior experience working with private foundations and/or 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required.
• Experience processing payroll and knowledge of regulatory requirements highly desired.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including experience using pivot tables and vlook-up.
• Prior experience with cloud-based accounting systems and a high level of comfort working in a paperless environment.
• Skilled in proactively handling multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks and deadlines with an attention to detail to deliver high quality results and customer service.
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to adjust work schedule to meet varying accounting deadlines.
• Discretion and maturity in handling sensitive financial data, including payroll.
• Experience with a Professional Employer Organization a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite in a Mac environment preferred.
• Experience with Intacct, Fluxx, and/or Expensify a plus.
• Democracy Fund follows a hybrid-remote and in-the-office model, which enables flexibility and meets collaboration needs. New staff are expected to reside in the D.C. Metro area, and all employees are expected in the office several days a month.
SALARY
Salary range begins at $116,064 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be considered. Take this opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you're interested in joining our team. No calls, please.
Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise from people from across the political spectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees include republicans, democrats, and independents. Democracy Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply Show more details...
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and diverse public square, fee and fair elections, effective and accountable... government, and a just and inclusive society. In addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for our democracy.
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend democracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just, resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning, and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system, whether it is our organization or the American political system. As grantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to our grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways we can more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as our values central to the success of our work and mission. To learn more, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Finance team ensures that Democracy Fund staff and partners have the financial tools and resources they need to advance our mission of a more inclusive, multiracial democracy. From leading our budgeting and forecasting processes, to sending timely payments to partners, to continually innovating our financial infrastructure, the Finance team plays a critical role in delivering decision-ready financial information and analysis to staff across the organization.
Democracy Fund is seeking a highly-organized and tech-savvy Senior Staff Accountant, Operations to support our accounting, payroll, and payable processes, ensuring that staff, grantees, and vendors have the resources to help our democracy work better every day.
The Senior Staff Accountant will be primarily responsible for general ledger accounting, monthly reconciliations, payroll, and accounts payable oversight. The ideal candidate will be an experienced accountant familiar with end-to-end accounting processes and delivering timely, accurate financial data to inform organizational decision-making. This is a high-touch role that works across the organization, so the ideal candidate must bring a passion for customer service, while bringing patience and empathy to their interactions with their colleagues, as well as our grantees and vendors.
The Senior Staff Accountant, Operations will join an established Finance team, playing a critical role in optimizing systems and processes that make our finance functions more efficient, nimble, and responsive to the evolving needs of a growing organization. The Senior Staff Accountant, Operations will also provide finance support to Democracy Fund Voice, a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization, and will report to the Controller.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
DAY-TO-DAY SYSTEMS AND MONTH-END CLOSE
• Maintain the general ledger in Intacct.
• Prepare routine journal entries.
• Conduct monthly bank and other account reconciliations.
• Calculate quarterly cost sharing costs between the 501©(3) and the 501©(4).
• Deliver high level of customer service, including, but not limited to, researching and answering financial questions raised by staff.
• Serve as primary administrator for the sub-systems: BILL and Expensify.
• Ensure that all transactions in the finance systems adhere to organizational policies.
PAYROLL PROCESSING
• Verify timekeeping records.
• Record and verify payroll data on JustWorks, our Professional Employer Organization (PEO) platform.
• Maintain compliant policies and procedures for processing bi-weekly payroll.
• Serve as primary contact with various state payroll agencies.
• Manage bi-weekly 401k contributions.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
• Review vendor invoices and expense reports for payment.
• Review executed contracts and grants and approve consultant and grantee payments.
• Review annual Form 1099 reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Reconcile monthly corporate card reports.
• Coordinate with outsourced A/P function.
ANNUAL AUDITS AND 990S PREPARATION
• Prepare year-end schedules and closing entries.
• Prepare year-end workpapers as assigned by the Controller or requested by the external auditors.
• Support the annual 990 filings for Democracy Fund and Democracy Fund Voice.
TEAM LEADER AND MEMBER
• Conduct Finance Department Orientation trainings to onboard new staff.
• Co-Lead Finance trainings to keep staff apprised of our systems, processes, and best practices.
• Proactively seek opportunities to partner with colleagues within and across departments to improve our systems and processes.
• Cultivate a collaborative, supportive, and productive organizational culture that invites and enables participation from all stakeholders.
• Regularly attend professional trainings and conferences to remain knowledgeable about trends and changes affecting the accounting function.
• Complete other special projects and duties, as requested by the Controller, Senior Director of Finance, Deputy COO, or Director of People.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• Passion for strengthening American democracy.
• Deep commitment to racial equity and justice.
• Minimum of five years of participating in day-to-day accounting functions, plus a minimum of three years of professional experience working with or in non-profit organizations; prior experience working with private foundations and/or 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required.
• Experience processing payroll and knowledge of regulatory requirements highly desired.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including experience using pivot tables and vlook-up.
• Prior experience with cloud-based accounting systems and a high level of comfort working in a paperless environment.
• Skilled in proactively handling multiple projects simultaneously and prioritizing tasks and deadlines with an attention to detail to deliver high quality results and customer service.
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment, including the ability to adjust work schedule to meet varying accounting deadlines.
• Discretion and maturity in handling sensitive financial data, including payroll.
• Experience with a Professional Employer Organization a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite in a Mac environment preferred.
• Experience with Intacct, Fluxx, and/or Expensify a plus.
• Democracy Fund follows a hybrid-remote and in-the-office model, which enables flexibility and meets collaboration needs. New staff are expected to reside in the D.C. Metro area, and all employees are expected in the office several days a month.
SALARY
Salary range begins at $116,064 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be considered. Take this opportunity to tell us about yourself and why you're interested in joining our team. No calls, please.
Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking voices and expertise from people from across the political spectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees include republicans, democrats, and independents. Democracy Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity to apply Show more details...
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ABOUT US
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private...
foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American
democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have
made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working
to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and
diverse public square, free and fair elections, effective and
accountable government, and a just and inclusive society. In
addition
ABOUT US
Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private...
foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American
democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have
made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working
to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and
diverse public square, free and fair elections, effective and
accountable government, and a just and inclusive society. In
addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better
solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for
our democracy.
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend
democracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just,
resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning,
and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system,
whether it is our organization or the American political system. As
grantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to our
grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways we
can more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as our
values central to the success of our work and mission. To learn
more, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org .
POSITION SUMMARY
The Office of the President supports the leadership of the
organization’s chief executive in order to provide strategic
direction for the organization. The office also enables special
initiatives and experimental grantmaking at the organization and
supports external leadership in the field.
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative
support to, and serves as the first point of contact for, Democracy
Fund’s Office of the President, which includes our President, his
Chief of Staff, and the two Managing Directors of Program. The
Executive Assistant should be a systems thinker who will quickly
come to understand the nature of the organization’s work and
mission, as well as how the different teams at Democracy Fund
interact. This role will serve as an anchor within the Office of
the President, connecting and working with every part of our
organization and with external audiences to support open
communications, smooth collaboration, and increased
efficiencies.
We will look to the Executive Assistant to help us design and
manage internal team processes, coordinate meetings and events,
provide support for grantmaking and team-level accounting,
andprovide administrative and coordination support of key
tasks for the team and across the organization. The successful
candidate will be a resourceful, highly-collaborative team player
who possesses strong written and verbal communication,
administrative, and organizational skills, and who excels at
maintaining a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Able to
work independently on projects from conception to completion, the
ideal candidate will enjoy meeting deadlines, designing and
refining processes to make them run smoothly, and enhancing
internal communication.
This role reports to the Chief of Staff in the Office of the
President.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Assistant’s primary responsibilities will include,
but are not limited to, the following:
HIGH-LEVEL, ADMINISTRATIVE EXECUTIVE
SUPPORT
Responsible for overall administration and coordination for the
Office of the President, including managing appointments, arranging
all travel logistics, managing expense reports, and other
administrative tasks as needed.
Provide support for meetings, including agenda development,
facilitation support, scheduling, preparing any necessary
technology, ensuring compilation and sharing of relevant background
information, notetaking, and overseeing follow-up communications or
next steps.
Work closely with both the President and the Managing Directors
of Program to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and
responsibilities.
Take initiative by following up and following through, and
prioritizing conflicting issues to ensure that all team and
organization-level objectives are met
Coordinate closely with, and provide backup support to, the
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer, as needed.
OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS & PROCESSES
Design and facilitate core operational systems and processes to
help the Office of the President run smoothly.
Work with Democracy Fund staff and consultants to manage
contract administration, expenses, honoraria, and invoices. Monitor
and proactively follow up on workflows for grants, contracts, and
payments.
Support team-wide budgeting processes such as annual planning,
tracking spending, and regular reforecasting.
Provide administrative support for grantmaking, such as
management of the team’ grant pipeline, tracking deadlines, and due
dates for reports and payments.
Manage and organize Office of the President data, including
contacts, meeting agendas, and files. Use discretion and good
judgment when managing documents with confidential
information.
In coordination with the Partnerships Team, track and support
engagement with peer funders, including supporting management of
contact database when needed.
On occasion, provide project management for special
initiatives, and provide additional capacity on key
cross-organizational initiatives.
BOARD MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE
Support the Chief of Staff in coordinating communications and
logistics for all board business, including correspondence with
board members’ executive assistants, event planning, drafting and
proofreading board meeting materials, etc.
Support correspondence with the Board of Directors, calendaring
and logistics for board meetings, and assisting in the preparation
of board materials.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Help ensure clear communications across the Office of the
President and between the team and the broader organization,
including regular drafting of all staff updates.
Track, manage, and follow up on existing and incoming external
contacts with professionalism, cultivating ongoing relationships as
needed.
Partner with other executive assistants and team coordinators
to support organization-wide workflow planning and keep the Office
of the President informed of key priorities and bottlenecks.
Support the President and Managing Directors in fostering
connections with staff by proposing and implementing initiatives
that build a trust-based, inclusive culture.
Support our Strategy, Impact, and Learning Practice (SILC) in
building a culture of learning across the organization.
TEAM MEMBER
Support receptionist with office administration, including
providing coverage at front desk as needed.
Provide additional capacity for event planning and logistics
for cross-organizational events such as staff retreats, external
convenings, and other all-staff events.
Serve as a team player with ability to build strong
relationships and work collaboratively.
Work effectively with staff at all levels, balancing projects
and priorities for multiple team members.
Work with staff, and the Operations team specifically, to
develop, support, and refine strong cross-organizational systems.
Contribute to systems for strong internal communications to
facilitate effective organizational management and a positive
organizational culture.
Contribute to a team culture that values collaboration,
positivity, and transparency and that drives toward impact through
continuous improvement and learning.
Actively work to support the success of other members of the
entire Democracy Fund team and cultivate an organizational culture
that is highly-collaborative.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS
REQUIREMENTS
Passion for strengthening American democracy and a deep
commitment to racial equity and justice.
A high level of integrity that embodies and reflects Democracy
Fund values.
The ability to show initiative when carrying out and following
up on assigned tasks, and to implement problem-solving.
Successful time management skills to execute multiple tasks
seamlessly while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail.
Superb interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and
sustain relationships with all staff and stakeholders, supporting
their inclusion in bringing their wide diversity of perspectives
and lived experience to bear on our work.
Excellent organizational skills, as well as superior written
and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgment with the ability to analyze a situation or
conflict and determine the correct prioritization or next steps.
Must take a proactive approach to problem solving.
Resourceful, curious team player who works well
independently.
Trusted professional with proven experience handling
confidential information with discretion, adaptable to various
competing demands, and who naturally seeks the highest level of
customer service and response.
Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable while working in a
dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
At least five years of experience supporting C-level executives
and executive teams, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
High comfort with Microsoft Office and proficiency preferred in
A/V set up and troubleshooting. Experience with Salesforce, Fluxx,
Expensify, or other robust CRMs preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
Democracy Fund follows a hybrid-remote and in-the-office model,
which enables flexibility and meets collaboration needs. New staff
must reside in the D.C. Metro area, and all employees are expected
in the office several days a month.
SALARY
Salary range begins at $105,513 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to
our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover
letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be
considered. Take this opportunity to tell us about
yourself and why you're interested in joining our team. No calls,
please.
Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking
voices and expertise from people from across the political
spectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees include
Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Democracy Fund is an
Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all
ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion,
disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity
to apply.
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Democracy Fund is an independent and nonpartisan, private...
foundation that confronts deep-rooted challenges in American
democracy while defending against new threats. Since 2014, we have
made grants of more than $275 million in support of those working
to strengthen our democracy through the pursuit of a vibrant and
diverse public square, free and fair elections, effective and
accountable government, and a just and inclusive society. In
addition to grantmaking, Democracy Fund advocates for better
solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for
our democracy.
Democracy Fund champions leaders and organizations who defend
democracy and challenge our political system to be more open, just,
resilient, and trustworthy. We believe experimentation, learning,
and adaptation are key to the health and resilience of any system,
whether it is our organization or the American political system. As
grantmakers, we focus on listening and being of service to our
grantees, who are visionaries and our collaborators, and on ways we
can more deeply embed diversity, equity, and inclusion as our
values central to the success of our work and mission. To learn
more, visit www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org .
POSITION SUMMARY
The Office of the President supports the leadership of the
organization’s chief executive in order to provide strategic
direction for the organization. The office also enables special
initiatives and experimental grantmaking at the organization and
supports external leadership in the field.
The Executive Assistant provides high-level administrative
support to, and serves as the first point of contact for, Democracy
Fund’s Office of the President, which includes our President, his
Chief of Staff, and the two Managing Directors of Program. The
Executive Assistant should be a systems thinker who will quickly
come to understand the nature of the organization’s work and
mission, as well as how the different teams at Democracy Fund
interact. This role will serve as an anchor within the Office of
the President, connecting and working with every part of our
organization and with external audiences to support open
communications, smooth collaboration, and increased
efficiencies.
We will look to the Executive Assistant to help us design and
manage internal team processes, coordinate meetings and events,
provide support for grantmaking and team-level accounting,
andprovide administrative and coordination support of key
tasks for the team and across the organization. The successful
candidate will be a resourceful, highly-collaborative team player
who possesses strong written and verbal communication,
administrative, and organizational skills, and who excels at
maintaining a realistic balance among multiple priorities. Able to
work independently on projects from conception to completion, the
ideal candidate will enjoy meeting deadlines, designing and
refining processes to make them run smoothly, and enhancing
internal communication.
This role reports to the Chief of Staff in the Office of the
President.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Executive Assistant’s primary responsibilities will include,
but are not limited to, the following:
HIGH-LEVEL, ADMINISTRATIVE EXECUTIVE
SUPPORT
Responsible for overall administration and coordination for the
Office of the President, including managing appointments, arranging
all travel logistics, managing expense reports, and other
administrative tasks as needed.
Provide support for meetings, including agenda development,
facilitation support, scheduling, preparing any necessary
technology, ensuring compilation and sharing of relevant background
information, notetaking, and overseeing follow-up communications or
next steps.
Work closely with both the President and the Managing Directors
of Program to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and
responsibilities.
Take initiative by following up and following through, and
prioritizing conflicting issues to ensure that all team and
organization-level objectives are met
Coordinate closely with, and provide backup support to, the
Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer, as needed.
OPERATIONAL SYSTEMS & PROCESSES
Design and facilitate core operational systems and processes to
help the Office of the President run smoothly.
Work with Democracy Fund staff and consultants to manage
contract administration, expenses, honoraria, and invoices. Monitor
and proactively follow up on workflows for grants, contracts, and
payments.
Support team-wide budgeting processes such as annual planning,
tracking spending, and regular reforecasting.
Provide administrative support for grantmaking, such as
management of the team’ grant pipeline, tracking deadlines, and due
dates for reports and payments.
Manage and organize Office of the President data, including
contacts, meeting agendas, and files. Use discretion and good
judgment when managing documents with confidential
information.
In coordination with the Partnerships Team, track and support
engagement with peer funders, including supporting management of
contact database when needed.
On occasion, provide project management for special
initiatives, and provide additional capacity on key
cross-organizational initiatives.
BOARD MANAGEMENT & GOVERNANCE
Support the Chief of Staff in coordinating communications and
logistics for all board business, including correspondence with
board members’ executive assistants, event planning, drafting and
proofreading board meeting materials, etc.
Support correspondence with the Board of Directors, calendaring
and logistics for board meetings, and assisting in the preparation
of board materials.
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Help ensure clear communications across the Office of the
President and between the team and the broader organization,
including regular drafting of all staff updates.
Track, manage, and follow up on existing and incoming external
contacts with professionalism, cultivating ongoing relationships as
needed.
Partner with other executive assistants and team coordinators
to support organization-wide workflow planning and keep the Office
of the President informed of key priorities and bottlenecks.
Support the President and Managing Directors in fostering
connections with staff by proposing and implementing initiatives
that build a trust-based, inclusive culture.
Support our Strategy, Impact, and Learning Practice (SILC) in
building a culture of learning across the organization.
TEAM MEMBER
Support receptionist with office administration, including
providing coverage at front desk as needed.
Provide additional capacity for event planning and logistics
for cross-organizational events such as staff retreats, external
convenings, and other all-staff events.
Serve as a team player with ability to build strong
relationships and work collaboratively.
Work effectively with staff at all levels, balancing projects
and priorities for multiple team members.
Work with staff, and the Operations team specifically, to
develop, support, and refine strong cross-organizational systems.
Contribute to systems for strong internal communications to
facilitate effective organizational management and a positive
organizational culture.
Contribute to a team culture that values collaboration,
positivity, and transparency and that drives toward impact through
continuous improvement and learning.
Actively work to support the success of other members of the
entire Democracy Fund team and cultivate an organizational culture
that is highly-collaborative.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS
REQUIREMENTS
Passion for strengthening American democracy and a deep
commitment to racial equity and justice.
A high level of integrity that embodies and reflects Democracy
Fund values.
The ability to show initiative when carrying out and following
up on assigned tasks, and to implement problem-solving.
Successful time management skills to execute multiple tasks
seamlessly while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail.
Superb interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and
sustain relationships with all staff and stakeholders, supporting
their inclusion in bringing their wide diversity of perspectives
and lived experience to bear on our work.
Excellent organizational skills, as well as superior written
and verbal communication skills.
Sound judgment with the ability to analyze a situation or
conflict and determine the correct prioritization or next steps.
Must take a proactive approach to problem solving.
Resourceful, curious team player who works well
independently.
Trusted professional with proven experience handling
confidential information with discretion, adaptable to various
competing demands, and who naturally seeks the highest level of
customer service and response.
Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable while working in a
dynamic entrepreneurial environment.
At least five years of experience supporting C-level executives
and executive teams, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
High comfort with Microsoft Office and proficiency preferred in
A/V set up and troubleshooting. Experience with Salesforce, Fluxx,
Expensify, or other robust CRMs preferred.
Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
Democracy Fund follows a hybrid-remote and in-the-office model,
which enables flexibility and meets collaboration needs. New staff
must reside in the D.C. Metro area, and all employees are expected
in the office several days a month.
SALARY
Salary range begins at $105,513 per year.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to
our Jobs page. Applications submitted without a cover
letter or lacking the desired years of experience will not be
considered. Take this opportunity to tell us about
yourself and why you're interested in joining our team. No calls,
please.
Democracy Fund is committed to a diverse workplace, seeking
voices and expertise from people from across the political
spectrum. Our board, staff, advisors, and grantees include
Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Democracy Fund is an
Equal Opportunity Employer, where we encourage candidates of all
ages, color, ethnic background, country of origin, religion,
disability status, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity
to apply.
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• Create structures for reporting state-specific disinformation and responding to it with partners & allies
• Use social listening tools to monitor disinformation and media conversation about issues in New Hampshire
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• An understanding of research best practices and the ability to apply research findings
• A working knowledge of social media platforms, practices, and use
• A strong sense for identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends
• A commitment to building and maintaining relationships with partner organizations
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About Democracy Fund
Democracy Fund is a bipartisan foundation that invests in organizations working to ensure that our political system is able to withstand new challenges and deliver on its promise to the American people. We work on things that make democracy work better...
At the heart of our vision for the future are three core commitments: fostering more effective governance in the United States, modernizing our election and campaign finance
About Democracy Fund
Democracy Fund is a bipartisan foundation that invests in organizations working to ensure that our political system is able to withstand new challenges and deliver on its promise to the American people. We work on things that make democracy work better...
At the heart of our vision for the future are three core commitments: fostering more effective governance in the United States, modernizing our election and campaign finance systems, and strengthening our media and the public square to help people understand and participate in the democratic process. To date, we have committed more than $100 million in support of a healthy democracy.
Out of deep respect for the U.S. Constitution and our nation’s core democratic values, Democracy Fund was established by eBay founder and philanthropist Pierre Omidyar. Incubated inside Omidyar Network, the Democracy Fund launched as an independent foundation in 2014 and is based in Washington, D.C.
Learn more about Democracy Fund and our sister 501c4 organization Democracy Fund Voice by visiting www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org.
... Summary
Democracy Fund has grown dramatically over the last four years, and it has cultivated a diverse network of leaders committed to fostering a healthy democracy. As such, Democracy Fund is seeking its first Director of Partnerships to expand its influence by activating a powerful and diverse network of philanthropic, political, and civic leaders.
The Director, a senior leader within the organization, will lead implementation of its newly developed Philanthropic Partnerships strategy to bring new resources and leadership to the field. The Philanthropic Partnerships program will leverage Democracy Fund’s expertise, rigor, and systems approach to provide resources and direct advising to donors so they can strategically invest in innovative and successful nonprofits across the country.
The Director, reporting to the Managing Director of Communications and Network, also will oversee strategy and engagement of Democracy Fund’s National Advisory Committee, which advances the organization’s work to create a healthy democracy. Working closely with the leadership team, including the President and Senior Recruiter, the Director will join a growing Communications and Network team and manage two-full time staff and outside consultants.
Successful applicants will have a track record of success in donor activation, stewardship, and relationship activities, particularly with ultra- and high-net worth donors. The Director will bring a love of people, a comfort working across difference, and a deep talent as a strong collaborator, communicator, and strategic network builder.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS
• Direct the implementation and further refinement of the organization’s Philanthropic Partnerships strategy and goals, through which Democracy Fund seeks to activate more than $100M in new donor investments to improve our democracy by 2021
• Identify and manage opportunities and events for the President and other senior staff to engage new donors and donor advisor networks. Partner in speaker recruitment and events team management to ensure seamless and highly professional engagements
• With team support, produce a major convening of new democracy funders as well as create online educational opportunities and a newsletter for our co-funder community
• Coach, train, and partner with staff across the organization who are engaging with institutional and individual donors on best practices, material review, and follow up
• Create infrastructure for the Partnerships program, including overseeing the development and maintenance of content that guides philanthropists on investment strategies in the democracy space as well as an internal donor engagement and reporting tracking system
• Manage and attend events with senior staff and build relationships directly with donors and their advisors as needed
NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• Manage the development and execution of a strategy to creatively engage the National Advisory Committee (NAC) throughout the year to increase the influence of Democracy Fund’s vision for a healthy democracy
• Oversee and collaboratively produce Democracy Fund’s semi-annual NAC strategy retreats, focused on issues and questions of critical importance to its current and future work
• Collaborate with Democracy Fund’s Senior Recruiter to nurture relationships across large pools of current, former, and potential advisors to grow a network that can diversify the experience, demographics, and perspectives of the organization while expanding its reach and impact
• Manage and improve the infrastructure that supports the National Advisory Committee, including leadership, program representatives, and consultants
NETWORKS
• Work closely with the Managing Director and Communications Director on the refinement and expansion of Democracy Fund’s brand across partner interactions
• Collaborate with the Communications Director, Senior Recruiter, and others in identifying and engaging thought leaders, influencers, and other key audiences with whom Democracy Fund should build relationships
• With the Office of the President and Communications Director, develop infrastructure to support engagement and regular communication with influencer audiences through events, dinners, broadcast email, and personal outreach
• Oversee the implementation and adoption of Salesforce with a focus on collaboration and high adoption across the organization
TEAM AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER
• Partner closely with the Director of Communications to align and amplify public-facing messages and content
• Promote a team culture of positivity, high performance, and continuous improvement that values learning and quality
• Actively develop and manage two staff members, using a supportive, coaching-based approach, including but not limited to establishing and monitoring staff performance and professional development goals
• Actively work to support the success of the entire Democracy Fund team through the development of shared goals and setting priorities
Education, Experience, And Skills Requirements
• Deep passion for strengthening American democracy and comfort with difference, including bipartisan audiences
• At least 10 years of experience working directly with donors and/or other VIPs, including a track record of success in donor activation, stewardship, and relationship activities
• Strong national networks within the ultra- and high-net worth donor and wealth advisor community
• Strategic mindset and highly skillful at planning, organizing, and following through, particularly with regard to project and event management
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Proven strong collaborator with a positive approach and emotional intelligence
• Confidence and capability to adapt and lead in a changing external environment while also navigating ambiguity and change inherent to a young organization while helping the organization build and maintain structures for consistency
• Willingess to travel at least monthly. Also requires occasional evening and weekend work and ability to staff events as needed
• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent experience)
• Position is based in Washington, DC.
• Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume here. No phone calls please.
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Democracy Fund is a bipartisan foundation that invests in organizations working to ensure that our political system is able to withstand new challenges and deliver on its promise to the American people. We work on things that make democracy work better...
At the heart of our vision for the future are three core commitments: fostering more effective governance in the United States, modernizing our election and campaign finance systems, and strengthening our media and the public square to help people understand and participate in the democratic process. To date, we have committed more than $100 million in support of a healthy democracy.
Out of deep respect for the U.S. Constitution and our nation’s core democratic values, Democracy Fund was established by eBay founder and philanthropist Pierre Omidyar. Incubated inside Omidyar Network, the Democracy Fund launched as an independent foundation in 2014 and is based in Washington, D.C.
Learn more about Democracy Fund and our sister 501c4 organization Democracy Fund Voice by visiting www.democracyfund.org and www.democracyfundvoice.org.
... Summary
Democracy Fund has grown dramatically over the last four years, and it has cultivated a diverse network of leaders committed to fostering a healthy democracy. As such, Democracy Fund is seeking its first Director of Partnerships to expand its influence by activating a powerful and diverse network of philanthropic, political, and civic leaders.
The Director, a senior leader within the organization, will lead implementation of its newly developed Philanthropic Partnerships strategy to bring new resources and leadership to the field. The Philanthropic Partnerships program will leverage Democracy Fund’s expertise, rigor, and systems approach to provide resources and direct advising to donors so they can strategically invest in innovative and successful nonprofits across the country.
The Director, reporting to the Managing Director of Communications and Network, also will oversee strategy and engagement of Democracy Fund’s National Advisory Committee, which advances the organization’s work to create a healthy democracy. Working closely with the leadership team, including the President and Senior Recruiter, the Director will join a growing Communications and Network team and manage two-full time staff and outside consultants.
Successful applicants will have a track record of success in donor activation, stewardship, and relationship activities, particularly with ultra- and high-net worth donors. The Director will bring a love of people, a comfort working across difference, and a deep talent as a strong collaborator, communicator, and strategic network builder.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERSHIPS
• Direct the implementation and further refinement of the organization’s Philanthropic Partnerships strategy and goals, through which Democracy Fund seeks to activate more than $100M in new donor investments to improve our democracy by 2021
• Identify and manage opportunities and events for the President and other senior staff to engage new donors and donor advisor networks. Partner in speaker recruitment and events team management to ensure seamless and highly professional engagements
• With team support, produce a major convening of new democracy funders as well as create online educational opportunities and a newsletter for our co-funder community
• Coach, train, and partner with staff across the organization who are engaging with institutional and individual donors on best practices, material review, and follow up
• Create infrastructure for the Partnerships program, including overseeing the development and maintenance of content that guides philanthropists on investment strategies in the democracy space as well as an internal donor engagement and reporting tracking system
• Manage and attend events with senior staff and build relationships directly with donors and their advisors as needed
NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
• Manage the development and execution of a strategy to creatively engage the National Advisory Committee (NAC) throughout the year to increase the influence of Democracy Fund’s vision for a healthy democracy
• Oversee and collaboratively produce Democracy Fund’s semi-annual NAC strategy retreats, focused on issues and questions of critical importance to its current and future work
• Collaborate with Democracy Fund’s Senior Recruiter to nurture relationships across large pools of current, former, and potential advisors to grow a network that can diversify the experience, demographics, and perspectives of the organization while expanding its reach and impact
• Manage and improve the infrastructure that supports the National Advisory Committee, including leadership, program representatives, and consultants
NETWORKS
• Work closely with the Managing Director and Communications Director on the refinement and expansion of Democracy Fund’s brand across partner interactions
• Collaborate with the Communications Director, Senior Recruiter, and others in identifying and engaging thought leaders, influencers, and other key audiences with whom Democracy Fund should build relationships
• With the Office of the President and Communications Director, develop infrastructure to support engagement and regular communication with influencer audiences through events, dinners, broadcast email, and personal outreach
• Oversee the implementation and adoption of Salesforce with a focus on collaboration and high adoption across the organization
TEAM AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADER
• Partner closely with the Director of Communications to align and amplify public-facing messages and content
• Promote a team culture of positivity, high performance, and continuous improvement that values learning and quality
• Actively develop and manage two staff members, using a supportive, coaching-based approach, including but not limited to establishing and monitoring staff performance and professional development goals
• Actively work to support the success of the entire Democracy Fund team through the development of shared goals and setting priorities
Education, Experience, And Skills Requirements
• Deep passion for strengthening American democracy and comfort with difference, including bipartisan audiences
• At least 10 years of experience working directly with donors and/or other VIPs, including a track record of success in donor activation, stewardship, and relationship activities
• Strong national networks within the ultra- and high-net worth donor and wealth advisor community
• Strategic mindset and highly skillful at planning, organizing, and following through, particularly with regard to project and event management
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Proven strong collaborator with a positive approach and emotional intelligence
• Confidence and capability to adapt and lead in a changing external environment while also navigating ambiguity and change inherent to a young organization while helping the organization build and maintain structures for consistency
• Willingess to travel at least monthly. Also requires occasional evening and weekend work and ability to staff events as needed
• Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent experience)
• Position is based in Washington, DC.
• Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume here. No phone calls please.
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