Civic Nation
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“Executive Director at Civic Nation. Skills: Strategic vision, Fundraising, External communications, Strategic partnerships, Team leadership. Develop overall vision. Manage overall vision”
What You'll Achieve.
Achieve goals year over year; Drive growth and sustainability; Ensure maximum impact; Maintain favorable financial position
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years senior leadership experience, 3+ years community organizing experience, 3+ years grassroots mobilization experience, 3+ years youth engagement experience, Proven success in development and fundraising, Proven success leading multidisciplinary team, Proven success creating work culture
Nice to Have
Experience with community organizing, Experience with grassroots mobilization, Experience with youth engagement, Track record generating new revenue streams, Track record securing major gifts, Track record securing grants, Track record securing strategic partnerships
What You'll Do.
Develop overall vision
Manage overall vision
Lead day-to-day operations
Manage day-to-day operations
Lead long-term strategic planning
Manage long-term strategic planning
Expand fundraising opportunities
Manage multi-million dollar budget
Drive voter registration
Drive voter education
Expand presence in national coalitions
Establish partnerships
Maintain partnerships
Serve as spokesperson
Foster inclusive workforce
Influence inclusive workforce
Maintain inclusive workforce
Promote culture of learning
Promote culture of feedback
Ensure team functions cohesively
Collaborate with Senior Leadership Team
Seek involvement in strategy decisions
Seek involvement in brand elevation
Collaborate with mission-driven initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-sector relationships; Senior Leadership Team; Mission-driven initiatives
Communication Scope
Public speaking; Written communication; Verbal communication; Donor relations
Process & Methodology
Planning, Delegating, Program development, Task facilitation
Full Job Description
When We All Vote seeks an Executive Director, starting in late 2026, to lead the initiative and drive overall success in achieving its mission. The Executive Director will set the strategic vision, lead the team, and ensure the program has the resources and capacity to reach its goals. This role will also manage a multi-million-dollar annual budget and serve as a public representative of When We All Vote. The successful candidate is exceptionally strong at strategic planning, fundraising, external communications, and strategic partnerships ABOUT WHEN WE ALL VOTE When We All Vote is a national, nonpartisan initiative where young people, especially Black and Brown voters ages 18–34, not only participate in our democracy, but shape it. We are on a mission to increase participation in every election, close the race and age voting gaps, and change the culture around voting. Founded by Michelle Obama in 2018, When We All Vote works at the intersection of voting and culture to meet communities where they are to turn civic engagement into an everyday norm. From online voter education and creative partnerships to organizing and on-the-ground programming, our work will continue to reach, educate, and inspire millions of people across the country every year. ABOUT CIVIC NATION Civic Nation is an impact hub for the ideas, leaders, and initiatives that strengthen civic culture, civic power, and civic participation. We envision a vibrant, inclusive, and participatory democracy where every person has the tools they need to take action, solve problems, and help their communities thrive. We shift culture, systems, and policy by bringing together individuals, grassroots organizers, industry leaders, and influencers to tackle our nation’s most pressing social challenges. Civic Nation is home to five national initiatives: ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge, Change Collective, It’s On Us, We The Action, and When We All Vote. YOUR IMPACT Develop and manage the overall vision, strategy, an
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