The President and Chief Executive Officer will report to the Founder Chairperson (Danielle Allen) and the Board of Directors and provide overall leadership to Partners In Democracy and Partners In Democracy Education. The President will lead the vision, strategy, and priorities, oversee the performance of the leadership team, and ensure the progress and effectiveness of the organization in attaining its mission. The President/CEO will work closely with a COO and managing partners. The President/CEO, COO, and Managing Partners constitute the leadership team for the Partners In Democracy Group.
What You’ll Do
Vision, Strategy & Planning
Set the vision, strategic goals, and priorities aligned to the mission, in consultation with the PID and PID-E boards, COO, Managing Partners, staff members, and other key stakeholders.
Own the business model of the Partners In Democracy Group’s core programs, as well as internal work involving fundraising and team performance.
Ensure the organization has sufficient resources to undertake priority programs and for standard operations.
Team Management,
Have ultimate responsibility and oversight for the 11 person Partners In Democracy staff and $3-5 million operating budget; the role will directly supervise one or more members of the leadership team, including the COO, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of staff execution of program plans, funder commitments, and operations.
Ensure team member commitment to the Partners In Democracy group mission and maintain a willingness to partner with people from all partisan, geographic, and demographic constituencies.
Organizational Values & Culture
Partner with the COO to deepen a culture of trust and accountability;
Support mechanisms and leadership practices for effective information-sharing, collaboration, and learning across program teams.
Compliance & Oversight
Support the Board in carrying out its fiduciary, strategy, and legal oversight and support duties, approving staff reports on PID finances and budget, and ensuring compliance systems are in place.
External Representation
Be a thought leader for internal and external stakeholders, as well as the chief ambassador for the Partners In Democracy Group, while also supporting a team of ambassadors in the Managing Partners. Represent the organizations’ mission, values, and programs.
Represent the Partners In Democracy Group in high-level policy dialogues and political engagement with policymakers and individuals with influence who are interested in electoral reform and voting rights.
Fundraising
Serve as a primary contact with major donors and prospective major donors.
Identify additional fundraising opportunities and lead the team in an all-hands fundraising approach