Priority Initiative Leader, Strong & Safe Communities
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Arlington, TX - USA
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Job Summary
As the Priority Initiative Leader for our Strong & Safe Communities portfolio you will serve as the key strategic leader accountable for developing and refining the strategy and theory of change for how Stand Together and its network of partners shift the national paradigm on Strong and Safe Communitiesfrom one that treats people as problems to be managed to one that empowers citizens and communities as problem solvers.
This role sits at the intersection of movement strategy coalition leadership and organizational influence. You will bring together a complex and diverse set of stakeholdersincluding Stand Together organizations philanthropic partners nonprofits donor partners policy advocates and community leadersaround an ambitious comprehensive strategy designed to move the needle on a national scale. You will integrate the full breadth of Stand Togethers capabilities from activations and storytelling to fundraising and partner development to ensure our efforts are coordinated compounding and driving paradigm-level change.
The ideal candidate brings experience from a sizable and complex philanthropic or corporate environment and has a track record of shaping and executing strategies that cross organizational boundaries and produce measurable durable impact. Done well this role will accelerate a fundamental shift in how Americans think about talk about and tackle the challenges facing their communities.
- Set and steward the overarching strategy and theory of change for the Strong & Safe Communities portfolio ensuring that clear and well-reasoned points of view actively inform the strategy on how paradigm-level change is achieved
- Partner with internal teams to develop and lead audience identification and engagement strategiesdefining who the right audiences are how to reach them and how to activate them toward meaningful action and sustained engagement
- Convene and align a diverse network of stakeholdersphilanthropic partners nonprofits advocates and community leadersaround a shared ambitious agenda for community empowerment and safety
- Serve as an external face of Stand Togethers work translating complex strategies into compelling narratives for partners funders and the broader field
- Integrate Stand Togethers full range of capabilitiesincluding activations marketing and communications and fundraisinginto a cohesive portfolio strategy that maximizes collective impact
- Partner with internal investment specialists to structure complex nine-figure-and-above opportunities with philanthropic partners bringing sound judgment to deal design without owning execution
- Establish and steward the structures that keep knowledge moving across PI capability and business teams clarifying ownership and closing feedback loops so insight and decisions travel as fast as the opportunities do
- Assess progress across the portfolio identify high-level trade-offs and continuously optimize for whole-system outcomes rather than individual workstream metrics
- Partner with capability leaders Talent and direct supervisors to build the bench that carries the strategy forward developing sub-issue leaders and emerging talent through intentional delegation and stretch assignments so execution does not depend on any single person
- Lead through Principle Based Management day to day: giving and receiving direct challenge running consistent feedback loops and holding partners and teams accountable through influence rather than formal authority
- Enthusiasm to contribute to Stand Togethersvision and principled approachto solving problems and a commitment to stewardingour culture which champions values including transformation and innovation entrepreneurialism humility and respect.
- Significant leadership experience within a large complex philanthropic organization foundation or corporate social impact functionwith a track record of driving strategy at national scale
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute audience identification and engagement strategies
- Demonstrated ability to convene and align diverse high-profile stakeholdersincluding funders nonprofit leaders and policy advocatesaround a shared ambitious agenda
- Experience developing and executing complex theories of change across multiple sub-issues or portfolios simultaneously
- Proven track record of leading through influence in a matrixed or decentralized environment without relying on direct authority
- Strong external presence and communication skills with the ability to represent an organization compellingly to partners funders and the public
- Genuine belief in bottom-up community-driven solutions to social challenges and enthusiasm for Stand Togethers principled empowerment-based approach
- Demonstrated strength in management and strategic thinking with the ability to build teams set clear goals rally others around a shared vision and drive measurable progress as a leader of leaders
- Existing subject matter expertise in one or more of the specific issues this portfolio works on such as criminal justice reform poverty alleviation or community empowerment is an added plus
- Competitive benefits: Enjoy a 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting flexible time off comprehensive health and dental plans plus wellness and mental health support through Peloton and Talkspace.
- A meaningful career: Join a passionate community of over 1300 employees dedicated to improving lives and driving innovative solutions to complex social challenges.
- Commitment to growth: Thrive in a non-hierarchical environment that empowers employees to discover develop and apply their unique talents.
- Competitive compensation: Our approach rewards the value you create through competitive salaries and bonus opportunities allowing you to share in the success you help drive.
For this role the anticipated base salary range is $200000 $250000 per addition to base salary additional bonus earnings may represent a meaningful portion of total compensation. Total compensation will align with an employees overall contribution and the value created for the organization.
Our Principles-Based Management (PBM) compensation philosophy is grounded in an individualized approach that rewards the long-term value each person creates for the organization. Compensation decisions are informed by a variety of factors including relevant experience capabilities demonstrated skills role responsibilities and expected contribution. Consistent with this approach base salary may vary within or outside of the anticipated range based on these considerations.
About Company
Stand Together is a philanthropic community that helps America’s boldest changemakers tackle the root causes of our country’s biggest problems.
