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via Greenhouse
posted_at: 12 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Summary:
The SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people...
The State Community Organizer will work closely with colleagues in the SPLC state team/ Impact Strategy Group to engage community members in advancing the Center’s mission, vision, and impact goals. The Organizer will
Summary:
The SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people...
The State Community Organizer will work closely with colleagues in the SPLC state team/ Impact Strategy Group to engage community members in advancing the Center’s mission, vision, and impact goals. The Organizer will collaborate with ally organizations and activists, working to build the power of community members and to support their priorities. Working at both the local and state level, the Organizer will lead outreach and campaign activities, particularly volunteer activities, mobilization efforts, and advocacy campaigns. The Organizer recruits and manages interns and volunteers, develops tools and educational materials, and facilitates and plans events.
SPLC Impact Areas:
• Decriminalizing Black and Brown people
• Expanding voting rights and civic engagement amongst communities of color
• Eradicating poverty and building the wealth of communities of color
• Dismantling white nationalism and protecting democracy
This is an entry level position.
Primary Job Functions:
• Learn and embrace the SPLC Organizing Model and approach to leadership development;
• Under the direction of the State Office Director, develop a clear power analysis of the state/ city, an organizing plan, and goals for recruiting and maintaining supporters, volunteers, and volunteer leaders;
• Identify supporter recruitment and visibility opportunities in the community, and represent the SPLC in those events;
• Contribute to the development and strengthening of community coalitions and This includes but is not limited to developing relationships with local and state organizations and leaders; coordination of regular meetings, trainings, strategy sessions, and actions; and engaging allies in campaigns and advocacy efforts;
• Conduct education events and civic engagement actions; facilitate issue-based public education and community workshops;
• Work with Communications team to create educational materials and advocacy alerts for supporter and volunteer activities and events;
• Mobilize supporters and lead community outreach including days of action, legislative lobbying, letter writing and phone banking campaigns, events, and other activities;
• Build relationships with local and state government agencies and elected officials for program and campaign work;
• Provide regular reporting and tracking of deliverables and progress;
• Recruit and manage volunteers;
• Participate in strategy development and planning to grow the organizing program and advance campaigns;
• Prepare regular reports for supervisor/ management/ the Board of Directors; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• At least one year of experience with community organizing and/or community engagement;
• At least one year of experience working on campaigns and/ or advocacy efforts (grassroots, political organizing, or campaign experience); and
• High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong listening, persuasion, and facilitation skills;
• Excellent organization and time management
• Ability to build and maintain relationships of trust work with diverse groups of people;
• A deep and demonstrated commitment to racial equity and an understanding of the daily systemic barriers faced by BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQ community members and people with disabilities;
• Ability to work independently, navigate obstacles, discern priorities, meet competing deadlines and handle multiple projects;
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including frequent evenings and weekends, and occasionally holidays;
• Must have reliable transportation, ability to drive, maintain a valid driver’s license, and travel as needed on a regular basis;
• Although speaking a foreign language is not required, candidates that have intermediate proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, Creole, French, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and/or other languages are highly encouraged to apply;
• Commitment to the ideals of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
Compensation:
Non-Exempt: This is a non-exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $52,621.00 annually ($25.30 per hour). Salary is based on years of experience.
Work Designation:
This role has the following work designation options:
• Local Remote: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
The SPLC is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people...
The State Community Organizer will work closely with colleagues in the SPLC state team/ Impact Strategy Group to engage community members in advancing the Center’s mission, vision, and impact goals. The Organizer will collaborate with ally organizations and activists, working to build the power of community members and to support their priorities. Working at both the local and state level, the Organizer will lead outreach and campaign activities, particularly volunteer activities, mobilization efforts, and advocacy campaigns. The Organizer recruits and manages interns and volunteers, develops tools and educational materials, and facilitates and plans events.
SPLC Impact Areas:
• Decriminalizing Black and Brown people
• Expanding voting rights and civic engagement amongst communities of color
• Eradicating poverty and building the wealth of communities of color
• Dismantling white nationalism and protecting democracy
This is an entry level position.
Primary Job Functions:
• Learn and embrace the SPLC Organizing Model and approach to leadership development;
• Under the direction of the State Office Director, develop a clear power analysis of the state/ city, an organizing plan, and goals for recruiting and maintaining supporters, volunteers, and volunteer leaders;
• Identify supporter recruitment and visibility opportunities in the community, and represent the SPLC in those events;
• Contribute to the development and strengthening of community coalitions and This includes but is not limited to developing relationships with local and state organizations and leaders; coordination of regular meetings, trainings, strategy sessions, and actions; and engaging allies in campaigns and advocacy efforts;
• Conduct education events and civic engagement actions; facilitate issue-based public education and community workshops;
• Work with Communications team to create educational materials and advocacy alerts for supporter and volunteer activities and events;
• Mobilize supporters and lead community outreach including days of action, legislative lobbying, letter writing and phone banking campaigns, events, and other activities;
• Build relationships with local and state government agencies and elected officials for program and campaign work;
• Provide regular reporting and tracking of deliverables and progress;
• Recruit and manage volunteers;
• Participate in strategy development and planning to grow the organizing program and advance campaigns;
• Prepare regular reports for supervisor/ management/ the Board of Directors; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• At least one year of experience with community organizing and/or community engagement;
• At least one year of experience working on campaigns and/ or advocacy efforts (grassroots, political organizing, or campaign experience); and
• High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong listening, persuasion, and facilitation skills;
• Excellent organization and time management
• Ability to build and maintain relationships of trust work with diverse groups of people;
• A deep and demonstrated commitment to racial equity and an understanding of the daily systemic barriers faced by BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQ community members and people with disabilities;
• Ability to work independently, navigate obstacles, discern priorities, meet competing deadlines and handle multiple projects;
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including frequent evenings and weekends, and occasionally holidays;
• Must have reliable transportation, ability to drive, maintain a valid driver’s license, and travel as needed on a regular basis;
• Although speaking a foreign language is not required, candidates that have intermediate proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, Creole, French, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and/or other languages are highly encouraged to apply;
• Commitment to the ideals of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion; and
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
Compensation:
Non-Exempt: This is a non-exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $52,621.00 annually ($25.30 per hour). Salary is based on years of experience.
Work Designation:
This role has the following work designation options:
• Local Remote: Will work remotely but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
via WorkNOLA
schedule_type: Full-time
Visit Careers at www.splcenter.org to apply for the New Orleans position:
Administrative Assistant at Southern Poverty Law Center...
New Orleans,LA
Summary:
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support our legal staff in our New Orleans office. We are seeking an experienced/seasoned assistant with experience in dealing with multiple attorneys and Center staff in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Job
Visit Careers at www.splcenter.org to apply for the New Orleans position:
Administrative Assistant at Southern Poverty Law Center...
New Orleans,LA
Summary:
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support our legal staff in our New Orleans office. We are seeking an experienced/seasoned assistant with experience in dealing with multiple attorneys and Center staff in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Job Functions:
• Assists attorneys and paralegals, including the Deputy Legal Director, with case management and administrative support as directed;
• Handles printing, copying, and distribution of documents as directed;
• Processes requisitions, invoices, and expense vouchers as directed;
• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail, packages, faxes, etc.;
• Acts as the receptionist, greeting and directing all visitors or callers;
• Schedules and participates in office and other meetings as directed;
• Monitors and schedules staff use of, and maintenance and repairs for, the company car;
• Catalogs, orders, and maintains office supplies;
• Creates and maintains general office files – both hard copy and electronic, and saves documents to Time Matters (TM) database;
• Maintains shared office calendar and event boards for conference rooms;
• Assists with maintenance of law library – filing pocket parts and updating inventory lists on TM;
• Provides administrative process support to staff on mail, FedEx, interoffice mail, postage meter, fax machine, printers, copiers, supplies, phone systems, outlook calendar, IT help ticket system, etc.;
• Assists staff with travel arrangements, including hotel, airfare, and rental car reservations, as needed;
• Provides backup to Legal Office Administrator and/or Paralegal as needed.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• Excellent organization and time management skills;
• 3 years of experience with office administration;
• College degree preferred;
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Excellent communication, telephone, and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent writing/grammar skills;
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and data programs;
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team;
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and flexibility around changing priorities and deadlines;
• Must be highly organized and possess the ability to prioritize work;
• Must be able to work under pressure.
Benefits and Compensation:
SPLC offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of SPLC compensation bands.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
Administrative Assistant at Southern Poverty Law Center...
New Orleans,LA
Summary:
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support our legal staff in our New Orleans office. We are seeking an experienced/seasoned assistant with experience in dealing with multiple attorneys and Center staff in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Job Functions:
• Assists attorneys and paralegals, including the Deputy Legal Director, with case management and administrative support as directed;
• Handles printing, copying, and distribution of documents as directed;
• Processes requisitions, invoices, and expense vouchers as directed;
• Receives, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail, packages, faxes, etc.;
• Acts as the receptionist, greeting and directing all visitors or callers;
• Schedules and participates in office and other meetings as directed;
• Monitors and schedules staff use of, and maintenance and repairs for, the company car;
• Catalogs, orders, and maintains office supplies;
• Creates and maintains general office files – both hard copy and electronic, and saves documents to Time Matters (TM) database;
• Maintains shared office calendar and event boards for conference rooms;
• Assists with maintenance of law library – filing pocket parts and updating inventory lists on TM;
• Provides administrative process support to staff on mail, FedEx, interoffice mail, postage meter, fax machine, printers, copiers, supplies, phone systems, outlook calendar, IT help ticket system, etc.;
• Assists staff with travel arrangements, including hotel, airfare, and rental car reservations, as needed;
• Provides backup to Legal Office Administrator and/or Paralegal as needed.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• Excellent organization and time management skills;
• 3 years of experience with office administration;
• College degree preferred;
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Excellent communication, telephone, and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent writing/grammar skills;
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and data programs;
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands;
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team;
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and flexibility around changing priorities and deadlines;
• Must be highly organized and possess the ability to prioritize work;
• Must be able to work under pressure.
Benefits and Compensation:
SPLC offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within the parameters of SPLC compensation bands.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
via Idealist
posted_at: 25 days agoschedule_type: Full-timework_from_home: 1
This position will work from one of the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL; New Orleans, LA; Washington, D.C.
Summary...
The Immigrant Justice Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center primarily works to: (1) fight against state practices that funnel people into the deportation machine; (2) free immigrants from detention through individual representation and systemic reform; (3) change immigration and enforcement
This position will work from one of the following locations: Atlanta, GA; Jackson, MS; Miami, FL; Montgomery, AL; New Orleans, LA; Washington, D.C.
Summary...
The Immigrant Justice Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center primarily works to: (1) fight against state practices that funnel people into the deportation machine; (2) free immigrants from detention through individual representation and systemic reform; (3) change immigration and enforcement systems so they operate fairly and sensibly; (4) enforce laws protecting migrants from mistreatment by governments or employers; and (5) support immigrant communities in states in which we work as they demand respect for their dignity and humanity; and end discrimination based on immigration status or national origin.
The Staff Attorney will litigate individual and class action civil rights cases in federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. They may develop and lead legislative work and public advocacy campaigns. The focus of the position may change as warranted by changes in the law, the circumstances facing immigrants, or the needs of the organization.
Primary Job Functions:
• Identify, coordinate, and lead advocacy and litigation opportunities under supervision of the Deputy Legal Director, Senior Supervising Attorney or Senior Staff Attorneys;
• Analyze legal developments and provide technical assistance to allies, immigrant communities, and partner organizations;
• Foster relationships with local NGOs and immigrant communities;
• Collaborate with the Deputy Legal Director and Policy Counsel and to identify and support the advancement of state and local policy priorities and testify to legislative bodies upon request;
• Collaborate with the Deputy Legal Director and the Communications Department to develop communication strategies around cases and campaigns; serve as spokesperson upon request;
• Communicate regularly with SPLC staff across the southern region about cases, campaigns, and strategies;
• Represent SPLC in various fora, including before community groups, legislatures, and state agencies, and the press; and
• Other duties as may be assigned to meet SPLC needs.
Qualifications –
• J.D. degree;
• At least one (1) year of federal court civil litigation or comparable experience;
• Membership in good standing with a bar at time of application, and willingness to sit for the next Bar Exam after relocation to a state where SPLC has an office (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and includes Washington, D.C.) if the attorney cannot waive. Must be barred in the State where the position is located.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and have fun in a high-energy, fast-paced work environment;
• Excellent and consistent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
• Excellent research and writing skills;
• Aptitude for and willingness to be a team player;
• Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; and
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
Compensation:
This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $69,594.00 annually. Salary is based on years out of law school.
Staff Attorney I (1-3 years out of law school): $69,594.00
Staff Attorney II (4 & 5 years out of law school): $80,031.00
Work Designation:
This role has the following work designation options:
• Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
Summary...
The Immigrant Justice Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center primarily works to: (1) fight against state practices that funnel people into the deportation machine; (2) free immigrants from detention through individual representation and systemic reform; (3) change immigration and enforcement systems so they operate fairly and sensibly; (4) enforce laws protecting migrants from mistreatment by governments or employers; and (5) support immigrant communities in states in which we work as they demand respect for their dignity and humanity; and end discrimination based on immigration status or national origin.
The Staff Attorney will litigate individual and class action civil rights cases in federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. They may develop and lead legislative work and public advocacy campaigns. The focus of the position may change as warranted by changes in the law, the circumstances facing immigrants, or the needs of the organization.
Primary Job Functions:
• Identify, coordinate, and lead advocacy and litigation opportunities under supervision of the Deputy Legal Director, Senior Supervising Attorney or Senior Staff Attorneys;
• Analyze legal developments and provide technical assistance to allies, immigrant communities, and partner organizations;
• Foster relationships with local NGOs and immigrant communities;
• Collaborate with the Deputy Legal Director and Policy Counsel and to identify and support the advancement of state and local policy priorities and testify to legislative bodies upon request;
• Collaborate with the Deputy Legal Director and the Communications Department to develop communication strategies around cases and campaigns; serve as spokesperson upon request;
• Communicate regularly with SPLC staff across the southern region about cases, campaigns, and strategies;
• Represent SPLC in various fora, including before community groups, legislatures, and state agencies, and the press; and
• Other duties as may be assigned to meet SPLC needs.
Qualifications –
• J.D. degree;
• At least one (1) year of federal court civil litigation or comparable experience;
• Membership in good standing with a bar at time of application, and willingness to sit for the next Bar Exam after relocation to a state where SPLC has an office (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and includes Washington, D.C.) if the attorney cannot waive. Must be barred in the State where the position is located.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and have fun in a high-energy, fast-paced work environment;
• Excellent and consistent attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines;
• Excellent research and writing skills;
• Aptitude for and willingness to be a team player;
• Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; and
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
Compensation:
This is an exempt role and the minimum starting salary is $69,594.00 annually. Salary is based on years out of law school.
Staff Attorney I (1-3 years out of law school): $69,594.00
Staff Attorney II (4 & 5 years out of law school): $80,031.00
Work Designation:
This role has the following work designation options:
• Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
via LinkedIn
posted_at: 1 month agoschedule_type: Full-time
The search for the Director, Federal Policy role is being led by Bridge Partners. Please do not submit your application here.
To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please contact...
Tory Clarke Ryan Whitacre
Partner, Bridge Partners Partner, Bridge Partners
Tory.Clarke@bridgepartnersllc.com Ryan.Whitacre@bridgepartnersllc.com
Summary
The Director, Federal Policy (DFP) is a results-driven and experienced advocate who
The search for the Director, Federal Policy role is being led by Bridge Partners. Please do not submit your application here.
To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please contact...
Tory Clarke Ryan Whitacre
Partner, Bridge Partners Partner, Bridge Partners
Tory.Clarke@bridgepartnersllc.com Ryan.Whitacre@bridgepartnersllc.com
Summary
The Director, Federal Policy (DFP) is a results-driven and experienced advocate who is passionate about winning policy reforms to advance racial justice and protect the human rights of all people. Reporting to the Chief Policy Officer (CPO), the DFP works to advance SPLC’s federal policy agenda in Washington, DC. The DFP oversees the legislative, executive, and national coalition advocacy strategies to achieve the SPLC’s impact goals; manages the federal policy team; and collaborates with the state policy, legal, communications, and program staff. The state policy, legal, communications, and program staff also work for the SPLC Action Fund and will contribute to SPLC’s lobbying efforts led by the DFP and CPO. The DFP liaises directly with elected and appointed officials, agencies, non-profit organizations and allies, and other community stakeholders. As one of the leaders of the new SPLC Policy Department, the DFP will play a vital role in helping to shape the vision and structure of the department’s work.
The Organization
The SPLC focuses on communities of color and other marginalized groups in the South with the goal of defending their rights and mobilizing efforts to win progressive policies that transform the social and political context of the region.
Our work is grounded in the communities of our five Deep South states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Our strategies include litigation, policy advocacy, research and documentation, community organizing, and public education.
We strive to work with community partners to transform the political agenda, mobilize constituencies to demand change and build political power, and achieve racial justice in the places where slavery, genocide, and Jim Crow were drivers of society. Today, the legacy of these injustices perpetuates inequities and discrimination for Black, indigenous, and communities of color, particularly in the South.
Primary Job Functions
• Direct the SPLC Policy Department’s legislative and advocacy work with Congress, before federal agencies, and in coalitions;
• Develop and maintain a strategic overview of the federal policy landscape for the SPLC’s four impact areas (eradicating poverty, decarcerating and decriminalizing black and brown communities, protecting voting rights and civic engagement, and combating white nationalism and other forms of racism);
• In consultation with the Chief Policy Officer, coordinate the national policy work with other SPLC teams, including the State Policy Team, Legal, Communications, Learning for Justice, the Intelligence Project, and Development;
• Provide expertise in developing effective legislative strategies, campaign development, and direct action; utilize impactful tactics including polling data, media engagement and policy-related research;
• Collaborate with SPLC Communications staff to develop communication strategies for campaigns and serve as spokesperson for the organization;
• Manage a team of approximately a half dozen staff, providing mentoring and coaching to support the work;
• Hire, train, establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign duties, and conduct performance reviews;
• Participate in national coalitions, build alliances, and represent the SPLC in the larger civil rights community;
• Serve on the Leadership Team and help to direct organization-wide activities and planning;
• Ensure that policy team activities comply with all lobbying and ethical rules and requirements; and
• Other duties assigned.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• JD or equivalent degree;
• At least ten (10) years of policy advocacy or equivalent experience, including track record of developing and implementing campaigns to pass or defeat legislation and/ or to influence agency rules and regulations; professional relationships with Members of Congress and/or their staff;
• Substantial experience in social justice/civil rights work; experience with field campaigns either as a grassroots activist or campaign field staff is desirable;
• At least five (5) years of proven managerial experience of a team of professionals, managing performance, encouraging professional development, and setting high standards; and
• Demonstrated leadership in building and maintain an innovative and positive working culture.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Skills in analyzing legislative bills and policies and effective advocacy to influence outcomes;
• Excellent writing, research, and public speaking skills;
• Experience drafting legislation, writing polling questions, and interpreting polling data;
• Experience leveraging campaign data platforms and tools; familiarity with paid communications channels including traditional advertising (TV, radio, print, etc.), digital advertising (Facebook, Twitter, Hulu, YouTube, Spotify, Google, etc.), and direct mail;
• Strong understanding of laws governing 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) permissible lobbying and electioneering activity;
• Initiative and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment;
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and flexibility around changing priorities and deadlines; ability to work on several campaigns at once;
• Capacity to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conflict-resolution styles;
• Commitment to and a passion for social justice and of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; and
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
Other Special Considerations
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
To learn more about this opportunity and submit your application, please contact...
Tory Clarke Ryan Whitacre
Partner, Bridge Partners Partner, Bridge Partners
Tory.Clarke@bridgepartnersllc.com Ryan.Whitacre@bridgepartnersllc.com
Summary
The Director, Federal Policy (DFP) is a results-driven and experienced advocate who is passionate about winning policy reforms to advance racial justice and protect the human rights of all people. Reporting to the Chief Policy Officer (CPO), the DFP works to advance SPLC’s federal policy agenda in Washington, DC. The DFP oversees the legislative, executive, and national coalition advocacy strategies to achieve the SPLC’s impact goals; manages the federal policy team; and collaborates with the state policy, legal, communications, and program staff. The state policy, legal, communications, and program staff also work for the SPLC Action Fund and will contribute to SPLC’s lobbying efforts led by the DFP and CPO. The DFP liaises directly with elected and appointed officials, agencies, non-profit organizations and allies, and other community stakeholders. As one of the leaders of the new SPLC Policy Department, the DFP will play a vital role in helping to shape the vision and structure of the department’s work.
The Organization
The SPLC focuses on communities of color and other marginalized groups in the South with the goal of defending their rights and mobilizing efforts to win progressive policies that transform the social and political context of the region.
Our work is grounded in the communities of our five Deep South states – Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Our strategies include litigation, policy advocacy, research and documentation, community organizing, and public education.
We strive to work with community partners to transform the political agenda, mobilize constituencies to demand change and build political power, and achieve racial justice in the places where slavery, genocide, and Jim Crow were drivers of society. Today, the legacy of these injustices perpetuates inequities and discrimination for Black, indigenous, and communities of color, particularly in the South.
Primary Job Functions
• Direct the SPLC Policy Department’s legislative and advocacy work with Congress, before federal agencies, and in coalitions;
• Develop and maintain a strategic overview of the federal policy landscape for the SPLC’s four impact areas (eradicating poverty, decarcerating and decriminalizing black and brown communities, protecting voting rights and civic engagement, and combating white nationalism and other forms of racism);
• In consultation with the Chief Policy Officer, coordinate the national policy work with other SPLC teams, including the State Policy Team, Legal, Communications, Learning for Justice, the Intelligence Project, and Development;
• Provide expertise in developing effective legislative strategies, campaign development, and direct action; utilize impactful tactics including polling data, media engagement and policy-related research;
• Collaborate with SPLC Communications staff to develop communication strategies for campaigns and serve as spokesperson for the organization;
• Manage a team of approximately a half dozen staff, providing mentoring and coaching to support the work;
• Hire, train, establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign duties, and conduct performance reviews;
• Participate in national coalitions, build alliances, and represent the SPLC in the larger civil rights community;
• Serve on the Leadership Team and help to direct organization-wide activities and planning;
• Ensure that policy team activities comply with all lobbying and ethical rules and requirements; and
• Other duties assigned.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• JD or equivalent degree;
• At least ten (10) years of policy advocacy or equivalent experience, including track record of developing and implementing campaigns to pass or defeat legislation and/ or to influence agency rules and regulations; professional relationships with Members of Congress and/or their staff;
• Substantial experience in social justice/civil rights work; experience with field campaigns either as a grassroots activist or campaign field staff is desirable;
• At least five (5) years of proven managerial experience of a team of professionals, managing performance, encouraging professional development, and setting high standards; and
• Demonstrated leadership in building and maintain an innovative and positive working culture.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Skills in analyzing legislative bills and policies and effective advocacy to influence outcomes;
• Excellent writing, research, and public speaking skills;
• Experience drafting legislation, writing polling questions, and interpreting polling data;
• Experience leveraging campaign data platforms and tools; familiarity with paid communications channels including traditional advertising (TV, radio, print, etc.), digital advertising (Facebook, Twitter, Hulu, YouTube, Spotify, Google, etc.), and direct mail;
• Strong understanding of laws governing 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) permissible lobbying and electioneering activity;
• Initiative and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment;
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and flexibility around changing priorities and deadlines; ability to work on several campaigns at once;
• Capacity to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and conflict-resolution styles;
• Commitment to and a passion for social justice and of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion; and
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
Other Special Considerations
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
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posted_at: 4 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Summary
The Program Manager of Political Campaigns plays a leading role in the SPLC Action Fund’s (Action Fund) mission to build Black and Brown political power by managing the organization’s candidate endorsement program. This will involve drafting and revising criteria for endorsing dozens of unique local elected positions in the Action Fund’s five states, drafting candidate questionnaires... inviting candidates to complete questionnaires,
Summary
The Program Manager of Political Campaigns plays a leading role in the SPLC Action Fund’s (Action Fund) mission to build Black and Brown political power by managing the organization’s candidate endorsement program. This will involve drafting and revising criteria for endorsing dozens of unique local elected positions in the Action Fund’s five states, drafting candidate questionnaires... inviting candidates to complete questionnaires, leading a consensus-driven process with Action Fund employees to award endorsements, and communicating and discussing endorsements with the Action Fund board of directors.
The Program Manager will also assist in local candidate recruitment activities aimed at encouraging more people to run for office across the five states, participate at 501(c)(4) state tables, and support New Southern Majority (the Action Fund’s Super PAC) electioneering activities.
Primary Job Functions
• Finalize the Action Fund’s criteria for deciding which candidates to endorse and the internal, consensus-driven process for making endorsements;
• Lead the Action Fund’s candidate endorsement program, which involves: maintaining criteria for approximately fifteen unique elected position each in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi (e.g. school board, district attorney, sheriff, police juror, coroner, etc.); identifying candidates who the Action Fund may want to endorse and inviting candidates to complete a candidate questionnaire; vetting candidates with peer organizations; and leading meetings with members of the Action Fund Political, Policy, Legal, and Communications teams to make endorsement decisions;
• Discuss endorsement decisions with the Action Fund board of directors as needed;
• Draft and edit endorsement materials, including endorsement criteria that will be made publicly available, candidate questionnaires, and public-facing documents and announcements explaining endorsements;
• Attend relevant state table meetings and laisse with partners, both in the five states and beyond;
• Draft nonpartisan, education materials about the duties and powers of local elected officials, and present this information at community meetings and similar gatherings;
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the duties and powers of local elected officials in the five states;
• Draft and edit non-partisan communications to voters intended to help boost turnout in local elections;
• Assist in civic engagement events to help encourage people to run for local office;
• Assist with the creation of New Southern Majority’s independent expenditures; and
• Other duties assigned.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant public policy experience for analyzing policy positions of candidates for local office;
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant electoral, civic engagement, or political campaign experience;
• Demonstrated project management experience with hard deadlines and consensus-driven decision making; and
• High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Experience working on political campaigns or ballot initiatives;
• Experience gathering hard-to-find policy data from small, rural communities;
• Familiarity with the IRS and campaign finance compliance laws governing 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, and Super PAC organizations;
• Experience working with local elected officials in a policy capacity;
• Familiarity with the candidate endorsement process;
• Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative, receive constructive feedback;
• Experience working across departments or teams within an organization;
• Experience working in diverse communities and with grassroots organizations;
• Excellent writing communication skills;
• The ability to work independently and/or with a team and prioritize several projects at once;
• Commitment to fostering anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning; and
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SPLC.
Compensation
This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $60,517.00 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Work Designation
This role has the following work designation options:
• Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Remote Distant: Will work remotely and are not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC office. They may be required to attend occasional meetings or activities in the states in which the SPLC has an office or elsewhere.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
Other Special Considerations
This job is performed under general office conditions, and is not subject to strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
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The Program Manager of Political Campaigns plays a leading role in the SPLC Action Fund’s (Action Fund) mission to build Black and Brown political power by managing the organization’s candidate endorsement program. This will involve drafting and revising criteria for endorsing dozens of unique local elected positions in the Action Fund’s five states, drafting candidate questionnaires... inviting candidates to complete questionnaires, leading a consensus-driven process with Action Fund employees to award endorsements, and communicating and discussing endorsements with the Action Fund board of directors.
The Program Manager will also assist in local candidate recruitment activities aimed at encouraging more people to run for office across the five states, participate at 501(c)(4) state tables, and support New Southern Majority (the Action Fund’s Super PAC) electioneering activities.
Primary Job Functions
• Finalize the Action Fund’s criteria for deciding which candidates to endorse and the internal, consensus-driven process for making endorsements;
• Lead the Action Fund’s candidate endorsement program, which involves: maintaining criteria for approximately fifteen unique elected position each in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi (e.g. school board, district attorney, sheriff, police juror, coroner, etc.); identifying candidates who the Action Fund may want to endorse and inviting candidates to complete a candidate questionnaire; vetting candidates with peer organizations; and leading meetings with members of the Action Fund Political, Policy, Legal, and Communications teams to make endorsement decisions;
• Discuss endorsement decisions with the Action Fund board of directors as needed;
• Draft and edit endorsement materials, including endorsement criteria that will be made publicly available, candidate questionnaires, and public-facing documents and announcements explaining endorsements;
• Attend relevant state table meetings and laisse with partners, both in the five states and beyond;
• Draft nonpartisan, education materials about the duties and powers of local elected officials, and present this information at community meetings and similar gatherings;
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the duties and powers of local elected officials in the five states;
• Draft and edit non-partisan communications to voters intended to help boost turnout in local elections;
• Assist in civic engagement events to help encourage people to run for local office;
• Assist with the creation of New Southern Majority’s independent expenditures; and
• Other duties assigned.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant public policy experience for analyzing policy positions of candidates for local office;
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant electoral, civic engagement, or political campaign experience;
• Demonstrated project management experience with hard deadlines and consensus-driven decision making; and
• High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
• Experience working on political campaigns or ballot initiatives;
• Experience gathering hard-to-find policy data from small, rural communities;
• Familiarity with the IRS and campaign finance compliance laws governing 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, and Super PAC organizations;
• Experience working with local elected officials in a policy capacity;
• Familiarity with the candidate endorsement process;
• Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative, receive constructive feedback;
• Experience working across departments or teams within an organization;
• Experience working in diverse communities and with grassroots organizations;
• Excellent writing communication skills;
• The ability to work independently and/or with a team and prioritize several projects at once;
• Commitment to fostering anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning; and
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SPLC.
Compensation
This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $60,517.00 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Work Designation
This role has the following work designation options:
• Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Remote Distant: Will work remotely and are not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC office. They may be required to attend occasional meetings or activities in the states in which the SPLC has an office or elsewhere.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
Other Special Considerations
This job is performed under general office conditions, and is not subject to strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
Disclaimer
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posted_at: 20 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Summary:
The Program Officer for the Vote Your Voice (VYV) donor advised fund (DAF) is responsible for representing SPLC internally and externally, building, and nurturing funding and other relationships with nonprofit partners, public institutions, aligned funders and other movement leaders in voting rights. As the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) primary liaison with the Community... Foundation for Greater Atlanta (CFGA) where the DAF is
Summary:
The Program Officer for the Vote Your Voice (VYV) donor advised fund (DAF) is responsible for representing SPLC internally and externally, building, and nurturing funding and other relationships with nonprofit partners, public institutions, aligned funders and other movement leaders in voting rights. As the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) primary liaison with the Community... Foundation for Greater Atlanta (CFGA) where the DAF is housed, they will be chiefly responsible for ensuring that SPLC’s goals for VYV are realized through the DAF’s diverse grantmaking, strategic activity, and communication and coordination with grantees.
Vote Your Voice is a donor advised fund housed at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. SPLC has committed $100 million to it through 2031 to fund voter registration, voter mobilization, civic engagement, and capacity building among non-profit organizations conducting this work in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. SPLC’s goal is to increase voter and civic participation among communities of color, help voters of color overcome barriers to voting that target them, and improve participation in the 2030 census so that the next redistricting process results in more accurate and fair representation.
The Program Officer is simultaneously a coordinator, strategist, and philanthropic officer, responsible for championing the SPLC grantmaking ethos with the CFGA and potential funders. They are responsible for convening key SPLC stakeholders to provide oversight to VYV including:
• Review and decision making for VYV grant applications.
• Development of new grant programs.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with VYV grantees.
This position will end in 2031 as funding for this program will end at that time.
Primary Job Functions:
• Primary liaison and thought partner with the CFGA.
• Support the design and execution of an effective strategy for the Vote Your Voice 10-year grantmaking strategy.
• On behalf of SPLC, facilitate final decisions on VYV grant awards (recipients, award amounts, duration, etc.).
• Implement grantmaking review and approval processes and structure for relevant SPLC staff. This includes partnering with CFGA in managing the intake, design, and launch of new VYV funds, grantmaking and strategic programs (i.e., capacity building, training, convenings, etc.) and includes setting clear goals, scoping, process, and communication needs and ongoing quality assurance and monitoring.
• Identify potential conflicts where SPLC must leave grantmaking decisions solely to the CFGA.
• Create and coordinate opportunities for VYV grantees to convene and partner and secure new funding sources for the VYV DAF.
• Form relationships with VYV grantees to identify challenges in implementation and/or gaps which VYV could help solve.
• Identify new and emerging organizations for potential funding.
• Using data, identify and prioritize counties and regions where VYV should focus resources for greatest impact.
• Review and analyze progress reports to develop new/changes to grant programs.
• Represent the VYV/SPLC at external events.
• Work with CFGA to support grantees in sharing and submitting evaluation and/or outcome data feedback loop with SPLC and CFGA for impact assessments.
• Work with the CFGA staff to identify partners and vendors that can provide support services to all grantees.
• Prepare progress reports on the overall VYV initiative for SPLC senior staff and board of directors.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• A minimum of seven (7) years of grantmaking or philanthropic foundation experience, including working directly with grantees.
• Demonstrated experience related to voting rights, civic engagement, and/or community organizing.
• Familiarity with IRS rules governing a 501(c)(3) organization — specifically boundaries of (c)(3)-permissible voter engagement.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with the communities that VYV serves.
• High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to build honest and responsive relationships with current and potential grantees.
• Inspires trust, invites collaboration, and engenders an environment of teamwork.
• Ability to coach SPLC staff on the appropriate role of a funder and uses of a DAF, i.e., grant requests, reporting requirements, level of communication with grantees, etc.).
• Ability to make balanced decisions that are both supported by data and include qualitative measures.
• Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative, receive constructive feedback.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience working across departments or teams within an organization.
• Experienced with voter data, including the voter engagement platforms commonly used by grantees;
• Experience working in diverse communities and with grassroots organizations.
• Excellent writing and public speaking communication skills.
• Must have continual attention-to-detail to all projects while establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands.
• The ability to work independently and/or with a team and prioritize several projects at once.
• Ability to travel up to 30 percent across the southeastern states.
• Commitment to fostering anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning; and
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SPLC.
Work Designation:
This role has the following work designation options:
• Remote Distant: Will work remotely and are not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC office. They may be required to attend occasional meetings or activities in the states in which the SPLC has an office or elsewhere.
Compensation:
• This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $92,033 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
Up to 30 percent of this position’s time is expected to be spent traveling and working on-site with grantees across SPLC’s five states, as well as meeting with the CFGA staff in person, in Atlanta on a regular, scheduled basis.
This position will end in 2031.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
The Program Officer for the Vote Your Voice (VYV) donor advised fund (DAF) is responsible for representing SPLC internally and externally, building, and nurturing funding and other relationships with nonprofit partners, public institutions, aligned funders and other movement leaders in voting rights. As the Southern Poverty Law Center’s (SPLC) primary liaison with the Community... Foundation for Greater Atlanta (CFGA) where the DAF is housed, they will be chiefly responsible for ensuring that SPLC’s goals for VYV are realized through the DAF’s diverse grantmaking, strategic activity, and communication and coordination with grantees.
Vote Your Voice is a donor advised fund housed at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. SPLC has committed $100 million to it through 2031 to fund voter registration, voter mobilization, civic engagement, and capacity building among non-profit organizations conducting this work in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi. SPLC’s goal is to increase voter and civic participation among communities of color, help voters of color overcome barriers to voting that target them, and improve participation in the 2030 census so that the next redistricting process results in more accurate and fair representation.
The Program Officer is simultaneously a coordinator, strategist, and philanthropic officer, responsible for championing the SPLC grantmaking ethos with the CFGA and potential funders. They are responsible for convening key SPLC stakeholders to provide oversight to VYV including:
• Review and decision making for VYV grant applications.
• Development of new grant programs.
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with VYV grantees.
This position will end in 2031 as funding for this program will end at that time.
Primary Job Functions:
• Primary liaison and thought partner with the CFGA.
• Support the design and execution of an effective strategy for the Vote Your Voice 10-year grantmaking strategy.
• On behalf of SPLC, facilitate final decisions on VYV grant awards (recipients, award amounts, duration, etc.).
• Implement grantmaking review and approval processes and structure for relevant SPLC staff. This includes partnering with CFGA in managing the intake, design, and launch of new VYV funds, grantmaking and strategic programs (i.e., capacity building, training, convenings, etc.) and includes setting clear goals, scoping, process, and communication needs and ongoing quality assurance and monitoring.
• Identify potential conflicts where SPLC must leave grantmaking decisions solely to the CFGA.
• Create and coordinate opportunities for VYV grantees to convene and partner and secure new funding sources for the VYV DAF.
• Form relationships with VYV grantees to identify challenges in implementation and/or gaps which VYV could help solve.
• Identify new and emerging organizations for potential funding.
• Using data, identify and prioritize counties and regions where VYV should focus resources for greatest impact.
• Review and analyze progress reports to develop new/changes to grant programs.
• Represent the VYV/SPLC at external events.
• Work with CFGA to support grantees in sharing and submitting evaluation and/or outcome data feedback loop with SPLC and CFGA for impact assessments.
• Work with the CFGA staff to identify partners and vendors that can provide support services to all grantees.
• Prepare progress reports on the overall VYV initiative for SPLC senior staff and board of directors.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• A minimum of seven (7) years of grantmaking or philanthropic foundation experience, including working directly with grantees.
• Demonstrated experience related to voting rights, civic engagement, and/or community organizing.
• Familiarity with IRS rules governing a 501(c)(3) organization — specifically boundaries of (c)(3)-permissible voter engagement.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with the communities that VYV serves.
• High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to build honest and responsive relationships with current and potential grantees.
• Inspires trust, invites collaboration, and engenders an environment of teamwork.
• Ability to coach SPLC staff on the appropriate role of a funder and uses of a DAF, i.e., grant requests, reporting requirements, level of communication with grantees, etc.).
• Ability to make balanced decisions that are both supported by data and include qualitative measures.
• Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative, receive constructive feedback.
• Strong project management skills.
• Experience working across departments or teams within an organization.
• Experienced with voter data, including the voter engagement platforms commonly used by grantees;
• Experience working in diverse communities and with grassroots organizations.
• Excellent writing and public speaking communication skills.
• Must have continual attention-to-detail to all projects while establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands.
• The ability to work independently and/or with a team and prioritize several projects at once.
• Ability to travel up to 30 percent across the southeastern states.
• Commitment to fostering anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning; and
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SPLC.
Work Designation:
This role has the following work designation options:
• Remote Distant: Will work remotely and are not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC office. They may be required to attend occasional meetings or activities in the states in which the SPLC has an office or elsewhere.
Compensation:
• This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $92,033 annually. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
Up to 30 percent of this position’s time is expected to be spent traveling and working on-site with grantees across SPLC’s five states, as well as meeting with the CFGA staff in person, in Atlanta on a regular, scheduled basis.
This position will end in 2031.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
Summary:
The Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative (SIFI) of the SPLC seeks an experienced immigrants’ rights advocate to serve as a Project Coordinator in our New Orleans, Louisiana office to help shape its legal strategy in Louisiana and Mississippi...
The Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative (SIFI), a project of the SPLC, enlists and trains volunteer attorneys, law students, and other individuals to provide free legal representation to detained
Summary:
The Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative (SIFI) of the SPLC seeks an experienced immigrants’ rights advocate to serve as a Project Coordinator in our New Orleans, Louisiana office to help shape its legal strategy in Louisiana and Mississippi...
The Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative (SIFI), a project of the SPLC, enlists and trains volunteer attorneys, law students, and other individuals to provide free legal representation to detained immigrants facing deportation in the Southeast. Grounded in the values of centering clients, supporting the movement to end detention, and prioritizing staff wellbeing, our work supports the movement to end immigration detention and serves people confined in immigrant detention centers in Georgia and Louisiana. We stand with migrants in court, fight for their release from custody, work in multi-racial coalitions to dismantle the structures that perpetuate incarceration, join forces with partners to combine advocacy and class action litigation, and strive for a just and equitable climate from migrants in the Deep South.
Under supervision of SIFI staff, the Project Coordinator will assist the SIFI Louisiana legal team with case management and admin/paralegal support all aspects of our work with a focus on legal advocacy, including investigations, filing preparation and support, organization and management of case files, and other special projects. Project Coordinators may also be asked to assist with research related to legal casework or case development, and/or other issues related to the general mission of SIFI and the SPLC.
Primary Job Functions:
• Assist attorneys with case support including substantial document collection (i.e. document collection from clients/families, police and state court records) and management;
• Maintain case files and documents in paper files as well as in SIFI’s electronic case management systems, including daily scanning, downloads, and uploads;
• Maintain correspondence, including managing incoming and outgoing mail and FedEx and referrals/requests for assistance;
• Assist with legal filings, including electronic filing of pleadings and forms in immigration and federal court; service of process, removal defense/habeas assistance (i.e. drafting bond motions, drafting parole requests, medical record collection; trial/hearing preparation as needed (i.e. preparing hearing binders);
• Intake or screening potential clients for immigration relief, pro se assistance (i.e., filling out an asylum application); opening and closing case packets;
• Travel to various detention centers in Louisiana and Mississippi once conditions allow;
• Communicate and work with clients, community members, family members, stakeholders, and partners as required;
• Engage in data collection, aggregation and compilation for case development, strategy, litigation, advocacy and other purposes; and
• Work with remote teams on multi-strategy legal cases and advocacy campaigns.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• At least two years of relevant work or life experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with migrant communities.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Strong document-gathering and management, file-systems, correspondence/referrals, follow-up, and organizational skills;
• Commitment to learning and developing anti-racism, and trauma-informed advocacy
• Commitment to working collaboratively in a team, a client-centered approach to advocacy and ability to work on delicate issues in a compassionate and sensitive manner;
• Must have continual attention-to-detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines;
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and flexibility around changing priorities and deadlines;
• Strong analytical and writing skills;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to develop new cases and legal initiatives;
• Understanding and sensitivity to issues client populations face;
• Proficiency in English and any other language;
• Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; and
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
Due to COVID-19, our offices are currently closed and staff is working remotely. If this position is filled while our offices remain closed, the new employee will work remotely until the offices reopen. We are not asking newly hired employees to relocate while the offices are closed.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
The Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative (SIFI) of the SPLC seeks an experienced immigrants’ rights advocate to serve as a Project Coordinator in our New Orleans, Louisiana office to help shape its legal strategy in Louisiana and Mississippi...
The Southeast Immigrant Freedom Initiative (SIFI), a project of the SPLC, enlists and trains volunteer attorneys, law students, and other individuals to provide free legal representation to detained immigrants facing deportation in the Southeast. Grounded in the values of centering clients, supporting the movement to end detention, and prioritizing staff wellbeing, our work supports the movement to end immigration detention and serves people confined in immigrant detention centers in Georgia and Louisiana. We stand with migrants in court, fight for their release from custody, work in multi-racial coalitions to dismantle the structures that perpetuate incarceration, join forces with partners to combine advocacy and class action litigation, and strive for a just and equitable climate from migrants in the Deep South.
Under supervision of SIFI staff, the Project Coordinator will assist the SIFI Louisiana legal team with case management and admin/paralegal support all aspects of our work with a focus on legal advocacy, including investigations, filing preparation and support, organization and management of case files, and other special projects. Project Coordinators may also be asked to assist with research related to legal casework or case development, and/or other issues related to the general mission of SIFI and the SPLC.
Primary Job Functions:
• Assist attorneys with case support including substantial document collection (i.e. document collection from clients/families, police and state court records) and management;
• Maintain case files and documents in paper files as well as in SIFI’s electronic case management systems, including daily scanning, downloads, and uploads;
• Maintain correspondence, including managing incoming and outgoing mail and FedEx and referrals/requests for assistance;
• Assist with legal filings, including electronic filing of pleadings and forms in immigration and federal court; service of process, removal defense/habeas assistance (i.e. drafting bond motions, drafting parole requests, medical record collection; trial/hearing preparation as needed (i.e. preparing hearing binders);
• Intake or screening potential clients for immigration relief, pro se assistance (i.e., filling out an asylum application); opening and closing case packets;
• Travel to various detention centers in Louisiana and Mississippi once conditions allow;
• Communicate and work with clients, community members, family members, stakeholders, and partners as required;
• Engage in data collection, aggregation and compilation for case development, strategy, litigation, advocacy and other purposes; and
• Work with remote teams on multi-strategy legal cases and advocacy campaigns.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• At least two years of relevant work or life experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to working with migrant communities.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Strong document-gathering and management, file-systems, correspondence/referrals, follow-up, and organizational skills;
• Commitment to learning and developing anti-racism, and trauma-informed advocacy
• Commitment to working collaboratively in a team, a client-centered approach to advocacy and ability to work on delicate issues in a compassionate and sensitive manner;
• Must have continual attention-to-detail in composing, typing, and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines;
• Strong organizational skills, follow-through, and flexibility around changing priorities and deadlines;
• Strong analytical and writing skills;
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to develop new cases and legal initiatives;
• Understanding and sensitivity to issues client populations face;
• Proficiency in English and any other language;
• Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; and
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
Due to COVID-19, our offices are currently closed and staff is working remotely. If this position is filled while our offices remain closed, the new employee will work remotely until the offices reopen. We are not asking newly hired employees to relocate while the offices are closed.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
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posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Summary:
The Program Manager of Political Campaigns plays a leading role in the SPLC Action Fund’s (Action Fund) mission to build Black and Brown political power by managing the organization’s candidate endorsement program. This will involve drafting and revising criteria for endorsing dozens of unique local elected positions in the Action Fund’s five states, drafting candidate questionnaires... inviting candidates to complete questionnaires,
Summary:
The Program Manager of Political Campaigns plays a leading role in the SPLC Action Fund’s (Action Fund) mission to build Black and Brown political power by managing the organization’s candidate endorsement program. This will involve drafting and revising criteria for endorsing dozens of unique local elected positions in the Action Fund’s five states, drafting candidate questionnaires... inviting candidates to complete questionnaires, leading a consensus-driven process with Action Fund employees to award endorsements, and communicating and discussing endorsements with the Action Fund board of directors.
The Program Manager will also assist in local candidate recruitment activities aimed at encouraging more people to run for office across the five states, participate at 501(c)(4) state tables, and support New Southern Majority (the Action Fund’s Super PAC) electioneering activities.
Primary Job Functions:
• Finalize the Action Fund’s criteria for deciding which candidates to endorse and the internal, consensus-driven process for making endorsements;
• Lead the Action Fund’s candidate endorsement program, which involves: maintaining criteria for approximately fifteen unique elected position each in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi (e.g. school board, district attorney, sheriff, police juror, coroner, etc.); identifying candidates who the Action Fund may want to endorse and inviting candidates to complete a candidate questionnaire; vetting candidates with peer organizations; and leading meetings with members of the Action Fund Political, Policy, Legal, and Communications teams to make endorsement decisions;
• Discuss endorsement decisions with the Action Fund board of directors as needed;
• Draft and edit endorsement materials, including endorsement criteria that will be made publicly available, candidate questionnaires, and public-facing documents and announcements explaining endorsements;
• Attend relevant state table meetings and laisse with partners, both in the five states and beyond;
• Draft nonpartisan, education materials about the duties and powers of local elected officials, and present this information at community meetings and similar gatherings;
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the duties and powers of local elected officials in the five states;
• Draft and edit non-partisan communications to voters intended to help boost turnout in local elections;
• Assist in civic engagement events to help encourage people to run for local office;
• Assist with the creation of New Southern Majority’s independent expenditures; and
• Other duties assigned.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant public policy experience for analyzing policy positions of candidates for local office;
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant electoral, civic engagement, or political campaign experience;
• Demonstrated project management experience with hard deadlines and consensus-driven decision making; and
• High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Experience working on political campaigns or ballot initiatives;
• Experience gathering hard-to-find policy data from small, rural communities;
• Familiarity with the IRS and campaign finance compliance laws governing 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, and Super PAC organizations;
• Experience working with local elected officials in a policy capacity;
• Familiarity with the candidate endorsement process;
• Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative, receive constructive feedback;
• Experience working across departments or teams within an organization;
• Experience working in diverse communities and with grassroots organizations;
• Excellent writing communication skills;
• The ability to work independently and/or with a team and prioritize several projects at once;
• Commitment to fostering anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning; and
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SPLC.
Compensation:
This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $60,517.00 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Work Designation:
This role has the following work designation options:
• Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Remote Distant: Will work remotely and are not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC office. They may be required to attend occasional meetings or activities in the states in which the SPLC has an office or elsewhere.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions, and is not subject to strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position Show more details...
The Program Manager of Political Campaigns plays a leading role in the SPLC Action Fund’s (Action Fund) mission to build Black and Brown political power by managing the organization’s candidate endorsement program. This will involve drafting and revising criteria for endorsing dozens of unique local elected positions in the Action Fund’s five states, drafting candidate questionnaires... inviting candidates to complete questionnaires, leading a consensus-driven process with Action Fund employees to award endorsements, and communicating and discussing endorsements with the Action Fund board of directors.
The Program Manager will also assist in local candidate recruitment activities aimed at encouraging more people to run for office across the five states, participate at 501(c)(4) state tables, and support New Southern Majority (the Action Fund’s Super PAC) electioneering activities.
Primary Job Functions:
• Finalize the Action Fund’s criteria for deciding which candidates to endorse and the internal, consensus-driven process for making endorsements;
• Lead the Action Fund’s candidate endorsement program, which involves: maintaining criteria for approximately fifteen unique elected position each in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, and Mississippi (e.g. school board, district attorney, sheriff, police juror, coroner, etc.); identifying candidates who the Action Fund may want to endorse and inviting candidates to complete a candidate questionnaire; vetting candidates with peer organizations; and leading meetings with members of the Action Fund Political, Policy, Legal, and Communications teams to make endorsement decisions;
• Discuss endorsement decisions with the Action Fund board of directors as needed;
• Draft and edit endorsement materials, including endorsement criteria that will be made publicly available, candidate questionnaires, and public-facing documents and announcements explaining endorsements;
• Attend relevant state table meetings and laisse with partners, both in the five states and beyond;
• Draft nonpartisan, education materials about the duties and powers of local elected officials, and present this information at community meetings and similar gatherings;
• Serve as a subject matter expert on the duties and powers of local elected officials in the five states;
• Draft and edit non-partisan communications to voters intended to help boost turnout in local elections;
• Assist in civic engagement events to help encourage people to run for local office;
• Assist with the creation of New Southern Majority’s independent expenditures; and
• Other duties assigned.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant public policy experience for analyzing policy positions of candidates for local office;
• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant electoral, civic engagement, or political campaign experience;
• Demonstrated project management experience with hard deadlines and consensus-driven decision making; and
• High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Experience working on political campaigns or ballot initiatives;
• Experience gathering hard-to-find policy data from small, rural communities;
• Familiarity with the IRS and campaign finance compliance laws governing 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC, and Super PAC organizations;
• Experience working with local elected officials in a policy capacity;
• Familiarity with the candidate endorsement process;
• Ability to meet deadlines, take initiative, receive constructive feedback;
• Experience working across departments or teams within an organization;
• Experience working in diverse communities and with grassroots organizations;
• Excellent writing communication skills;
• The ability to work independently and/or with a team and prioritize several projects at once;
• Commitment to fostering anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning; and
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SPLC.
Compensation:
This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $60,517.00 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Work Designation:
This role has the following work designation options:
• Local Remote: Will work remotely, but is expected to attend work-related activities that occur at the SPLC offices or in the states in which the SPLC operates.
• Remote Distant: Will work remotely and are not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC office. They may be required to attend occasional meetings or activities in the states in which the SPLC has an office or elsewhere.
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions, and is not subject to strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
This position is represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position Show more details...
via Greenhouse
schedule_type: Full-time
Summary:
The Development Officer, Regional – New York serves as the relationship manager for a portfolio of high-potential major gift donors and prospects in and around New York City, meeting both short- and long-term fundraising objectives. Expected to successfully identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift donors and prospects for major, planned and principal gifts. Must be... able to represent Southern Poverty Law Center enthusiastically
Summary:
The Development Officer, Regional – New York serves as the relationship manager for a portfolio of high-potential major gift donors and prospects in and around New York City, meeting both short- and long-term fundraising objectives. Expected to successfully identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift donors and prospects for major, planned and principal gifts. Must be... able to represent Southern Poverty Law Center enthusiastically and accurately to a variety of constituents.
The Development Officer, Regional – New York functions as part of a multidisciplinary team that develops innovative approaches to identifying prospects, crafting gift opportunities, and engaging donors. Participates as key member of the major gifts and development teams in the creation of overall goals and strategies.
Primary Job Functions:
• Engage and deepen relationship with major giving donors, creating a strong connection between the funder’s interests and SPLC’s mission;
• Stay up to date on SPLCs programmatic work and educate funders on giving opportunities;
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 – 150 donors;
• Develop and successfully implement ambitious individualized solicitation plans for entire portfolio;
• Consistently initiates quality communications (visits, calls, solicitations) with potential and current major donors, achieving cultivation, solicitation and stewardship metrics;
• Directly solicit prospects and donors, focusing on gifts of $25,000 or more;
• Responsible for identifying prospective major giving donors and developing and successfully implementing individualized major, planned, and principal giving strategies with a focus on closing $25,000+ commitments;
• Achieve short and long-term financial goals;
• Gives organizational briefings in person and online to donors and groups, including but not limited to workplace giving, organizations, and community groups;
• Works with the midlevel and planned giving teams to qualify new prospects for assignment to the major giving portfolio;
• Coordinates and implements regional events and strategies;
• Develops cultivation and solicitation materials, including briefing memos, proposals, and stewardship materials;
• Develop and implement engagement opportunities for portfolio that deepen the donor relationship to SPLC, reporting on results;
• Maintains accurate and timely record of moves and actions in database;
• Travel required for donor meetings, events and occasional meetings at SPLC offices;
• Create portfolio and performance reports as requested by management; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• Five (5) years of professional fundraising experience;
• Proven record of five figure solicitation and fulfillment, exceptional communication skills, and results-driven relationship building;
• Successful track record of building long-term sustainable relationships; and
• High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Passionate advocate for racial justice and anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion principles;
• Understanding of non-profit fundamentals, including fundraising practices, concepts and techniques;
• Ability to analyze portfolio donor’s or prospect’s financial capacity, charitable and economic interests, level of interest in and linkage to SPLC and draw conclusions from a major donor fundraising perspective;
• Ability to work remotely and navigate in major cities and to work evenings and weekends as necessary;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ease and skill in cultivating relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and circumstances;
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to persuade in speech and in writing;
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands; prioritizing several projects at once;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, leadership, and funders;
• Ability to establish goals, objectives, timelines and meet deadlines under pressure;
• The ability to work independently and/or with a team;
• Positive attitude and tenacity when faced with obstacles;
• Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion;
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning; and
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SPLC.
Compensation:
This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $105,840.00 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Work Designation:
• Distant Remote: Will work remotely and are not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC office. They may be required to attend occasional meetings or activities in the states in which the SPLC has an office or elsewhere.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. This role requires frequent travel in and around the New York City and surrounding areas.
This position is represented by the Washington Baltimore News Guild.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
The Development Officer, Regional – New York serves as the relationship manager for a portfolio of high-potential major gift donors and prospects in and around New York City, meeting both short- and long-term fundraising objectives. Expected to successfully identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major gift donors and prospects for major, planned and principal gifts. Must be... able to represent Southern Poverty Law Center enthusiastically and accurately to a variety of constituents.
The Development Officer, Regional – New York functions as part of a multidisciplinary team that develops innovative approaches to identifying prospects, crafting gift opportunities, and engaging donors. Participates as key member of the major gifts and development teams in the creation of overall goals and strategies.
Primary Job Functions:
• Engage and deepen relationship with major giving donors, creating a strong connection between the funder’s interests and SPLC’s mission;
• Stay up to date on SPLCs programmatic work and educate funders on giving opportunities;
• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100 – 150 donors;
• Develop and successfully implement ambitious individualized solicitation plans for entire portfolio;
• Consistently initiates quality communications (visits, calls, solicitations) with potential and current major donors, achieving cultivation, solicitation and stewardship metrics;
• Directly solicit prospects and donors, focusing on gifts of $25,000 or more;
• Responsible for identifying prospective major giving donors and developing and successfully implementing individualized major, planned, and principal giving strategies with a focus on closing $25,000+ commitments;
• Achieve short and long-term financial goals;
• Gives organizational briefings in person and online to donors and groups, including but not limited to workplace giving, organizations, and community groups;
• Works with the midlevel and planned giving teams to qualify new prospects for assignment to the major giving portfolio;
• Coordinates and implements regional events and strategies;
• Develops cultivation and solicitation materials, including briefing memos, proposals, and stewardship materials;
• Develop and implement engagement opportunities for portfolio that deepen the donor relationship to SPLC, reporting on results;
• Maintains accurate and timely record of moves and actions in database;
• Travel required for donor meetings, events and occasional meetings at SPLC offices;
• Create portfolio and performance reports as requested by management; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• Five (5) years of professional fundraising experience;
• Proven record of five figure solicitation and fulfillment, exceptional communication skills, and results-driven relationship building;
• Successful track record of building long-term sustainable relationships; and
• High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Passionate advocate for racial justice and anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion principles;
• Understanding of non-profit fundamentals, including fundraising practices, concepts and techniques;
• Ability to analyze portfolio donor’s or prospect’s financial capacity, charitable and economic interests, level of interest in and linkage to SPLC and draw conclusions from a major donor fundraising perspective;
• Ability to work remotely and navigate in major cities and to work evenings and weekends as necessary;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ease and skill in cultivating relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, ages, and circumstances;
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to persuade in speech and in writing;
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands; prioritizing several projects at once;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, leadership, and funders;
• Ability to establish goals, objectives, timelines and meet deadlines under pressure;
• The ability to work independently and/or with a team;
• Positive attitude and tenacity when faced with obstacles;
• Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion;
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning; and
• Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of SPLC.
Compensation:
This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $105,840.00 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Work Designation:
• Distant Remote: Will work remotely and are not expected to work in the states in which the SPLC has an office or in an SPLC office. They may be required to attend occasional meetings or activities in the states in which the SPLC has an office or elsewhere.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions. This role requires frequent travel in and around the New York City and surrounding areas.
This position is represented by the Washington Baltimore News Guild.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
via Greenhouse
schedule_type: Full-time
Summary:
The Donor Relations Manager serves as the manager of the teams responsible for the first point of contact with over 400,000 current and potential donors. This position will hire, train, prepare, and motivate their team to provide exceptional service. The Manager, Donor Relations manages the day-to-day operations of their teams. They will set objectives, analyze and report on metrics... ensure that staff meets goals, provide reliable, timely,
Summary:
The Donor Relations Manager serves as the manager of the teams responsible for the first point of contact with over 400,000 current and potential donors. This position will hire, train, prepare, and motivate their team to provide exceptional service. The Manager, Donor Relations manages the day-to-day operations of their teams. They will set objectives, analyze and report on metrics... ensure that staff meets goals, provide reliable, timely, efficient support for donors and prospects, and correctly capture all data using efficient and effective systems.
We seek a skilled Donor Relations Manager who can lead their team to exceptional performance and quality relationship service. This position will establish objectives, provide the team with opportunities to expand their knowledge of SPLCs programs, troubleshoot challenges, analyze communication data (calls, email, written, etc.), and focus on improving performance and processes to support donors and prospects better. The manager will have exceptional communication, interpersonal, and donor relations skills and comprehensive knowledge of SPLC programs and policies.
The Donor Relations Manager will report to the Director of Development and work closely with staff in Development and across the organization.
Primary Job Functions:
• Manage the Donor Relations and Donor Outreach teams to ensure exceptional and timely donor service and a high level of donor satisfaction, while providing mentoring and coaching to support the work;
• Be observant and detail-oriented and possess an understanding of SPLCs programs and the issues the teams are facing in their communications with donors and prospects;
• Hire, train, coach, and establish and monitor staff performance and development goals. Assign duties and conduct performance reviews;
• Answer staff questions, guiding them through complex communication, and, when appropriate, providing high-touch care for donors when issues are elevated;
• Lead consistent team meetings, asking questions to understand better the communications the team is receiving, educating, and coaching staff regarding processes and practices, and explaining expectations to direct reports;
• Develop, implement, and oversee systems for the team's professional development, process documentation, progress tracking/moves management, and metrics;
• Responsible for successfully utilizing and evaluating customer service tools, including but not limited to Dialpad and Freshdesk;
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team including the monitoring of staff performance and goals which includes but is not limited to reviewing correspondence, texts, phone transcripts and listening to phone calls for quality assurance;
• Ensure all our systems comply with relevant legislation and security norms, including PCI compliance;
• Build and maintain systems to support the team in responding to and recording donor inquiries;
• Coordinate and conduct ongoing training for the team and ensures the team has access to additional training and development opportunities;
• Ensures the team has the appropriate information from across the organization on a timely basis, including information on breaking news and relevant talking points;
• Maintain up-to-date standardized responses and acknowledgments;
• Track and analyze communication, identifying and reporting to the Director of Development, writers, and other staff trends to improve communication and efficiencies;
• Collaborate with the Director, Development Operations and Systems and Director of Development in refining department systems as appropriate;
• Participate in the planning and visioning of the Development Department's annual plan;
• Continuously reviews membership collateral and the website and provides feedback to the Director of Development and Senior Manager, Digital, to improve clarity and user experience for donors both off and online;
• Stays informed on trends and developments within the industry and reports back to the Director of Development;
• Manage relationships with outside vendors to ensure they provide the same level of service to donors and potential donors; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• Five (5) years of experience working in a donor, customer, or member services team;
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a donor, customer, or member services environment;
• Experience building and maintaining efficient and effective processes for relationship management; and
• High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated;
• Energy, initiative, intellect, flexibility and talent as a team player;
• Ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail;
• Excellent verbal and writing communication and editing skills;
• Excellent computer skills;
• A proven ability to develop and manage a diverse team using JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity) principles;
• Demonstrated skill in working within a multi-faceted environment with strong capabilities in planning, organizing, and managing systems and processes;
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands, prioritizing several projects at once;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, leadership, and funders;
• The ability to work independently and/or with a team;
• Positive attitude and tenacity when faced with obstacles;
• Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; and
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
Compensation:
This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $80,031 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Work Designation:
The role has the following work designation options:
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
An Equal-Opportunity Employer with a Commitment to Diversity
Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and as an organization committed to diversity and the perspective of all voices, we consider applicants equally of race, gender, gender identity, color, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, national origin, or prior record of arrest or conviction Show more details...
The Donor Relations Manager serves as the manager of the teams responsible for the first point of contact with over 400,000 current and potential donors. This position will hire, train, prepare, and motivate their team to provide exceptional service. The Manager, Donor Relations manages the day-to-day operations of their teams. They will set objectives, analyze and report on metrics... ensure that staff meets goals, provide reliable, timely, efficient support for donors and prospects, and correctly capture all data using efficient and effective systems.
We seek a skilled Donor Relations Manager who can lead their team to exceptional performance and quality relationship service. This position will establish objectives, provide the team with opportunities to expand their knowledge of SPLCs programs, troubleshoot challenges, analyze communication data (calls, email, written, etc.), and focus on improving performance and processes to support donors and prospects better. The manager will have exceptional communication, interpersonal, and donor relations skills and comprehensive knowledge of SPLC programs and policies.
The Donor Relations Manager will report to the Director of Development and work closely with staff in Development and across the organization.
Primary Job Functions:
• Manage the Donor Relations and Donor Outreach teams to ensure exceptional and timely donor service and a high level of donor satisfaction, while providing mentoring and coaching to support the work;
• Be observant and detail-oriented and possess an understanding of SPLCs programs and the issues the teams are facing in their communications with donors and prospects;
• Hire, train, coach, and establish and monitor staff performance and development goals. Assign duties and conduct performance reviews;
• Answer staff questions, guiding them through complex communication, and, when appropriate, providing high-touch care for donors when issues are elevated;
• Lead consistent team meetings, asking questions to understand better the communications the team is receiving, educating, and coaching staff regarding processes and practices, and explaining expectations to direct reports;
• Develop, implement, and oversee systems for the team's professional development, process documentation, progress tracking/moves management, and metrics;
• Responsible for successfully utilizing and evaluating customer service tools, including but not limited to Dialpad and Freshdesk;
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team including the monitoring of staff performance and goals which includes but is not limited to reviewing correspondence, texts, phone transcripts and listening to phone calls for quality assurance;
• Ensure all our systems comply with relevant legislation and security norms, including PCI compliance;
• Build and maintain systems to support the team in responding to and recording donor inquiries;
• Coordinate and conduct ongoing training for the team and ensures the team has access to additional training and development opportunities;
• Ensures the team has the appropriate information from across the organization on a timely basis, including information on breaking news and relevant talking points;
• Maintain up-to-date standardized responses and acknowledgments;
• Track and analyze communication, identifying and reporting to the Director of Development, writers, and other staff trends to improve communication and efficiencies;
• Collaborate with the Director, Development Operations and Systems and Director of Development in refining department systems as appropriate;
• Participate in the planning and visioning of the Development Department's annual plan;
• Continuously reviews membership collateral and the website and provides feedback to the Director of Development and Senior Manager, Digital, to improve clarity and user experience for donors both off and online;
• Stays informed on trends and developments within the industry and reports back to the Director of Development;
• Manage relationships with outside vendors to ensure they provide the same level of service to donors and potential donors; and
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications –
Education and Related Work Experience:
• Five (5) years of experience working in a donor, customer, or member services team;
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a donor, customer, or member services environment;
• Experience building and maintaining efficient and effective processes for relationship management; and
• High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated;
• Energy, initiative, intellect, flexibility and talent as a team player;
• Ability to balance big-picture thinking with attention to detail;
• Excellent verbal and writing communication and editing skills;
• Excellent computer skills;
• A proven ability to develop and manage a diverse team using JEDI principles (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity) principles;
• Demonstrated skill in working within a multi-faceted environment with strong capabilities in planning, organizing, and managing systems and processes;
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands, prioritizing several projects at once;
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, leadership, and funders;
• The ability to work independently and/or with a team;
• Positive attitude and tenacity when faced with obstacles;
• Commitment to ideals of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion; and
• Commitment to fostering an anti-racist work culture and to anti-racist principles and learning.
Compensation:
This is an exempt role, and the minimum starting salary is $80,031 annually. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Work Designation:
The role has the following work designation options:
• Telework: Will work at an SPLC office at least three days per week and may work two days per week from an alternative work location.
Other Special Considerations:
This job is performed under general office conditions and is not subject to any strenuous physical demands or dangerous conditions.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
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