Executive Director

Civic Nation

Executive Director leading the When We All Vote initiative for Civic Nation. Driving strategic vision, team leadership, and fundraising to enhance civic participation.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage the overall vision, strategy, and leadership for When We All Vote in alignment with its mission, history, and values.
Oversee, lead, and manage the day-to-day operations and long-term strategic planning to ensure that When We All Vote achieves its goals year over year and drives growth and sustainability.
Lead and expand When We All Vote’s fundraising opportunities across the philanthropic and private sectors.
Develop and manage a multi-million dollar annual budget to ensure maximum impact and maintain the organization in a favorable financial position.
Lead When We All Vote’s programming to drive voter registration, education, turnout, and more.
Support, manage, and mentor a team of exceptional staff, ensuring a positive work culture, staff satisfaction, retention, and accountability.
Expand When We All Vote’s presence in national coalitions and establish and maintain partnerships across civic engagement, corporate, and entertainment sectors to strategically enhance the impact, visibility, and credibility of the initiative.
Serve as When We All Vote’s primary spokesperson.
Foster, influence, and maintain an inclusive and safe workforce, including promoting a culture of continuous learning, continuous feedback, and building the capacity and skills of the staff.
Ensure the team functions as an aligned and cohesive body that informs effective decision-making.
Report to the CEO of Civic Nation, and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team of Civic Nation to seek their involvement in strategy decisions and brand elevation.
Collaborate with additional mission-driven initiatives housed at Civic Nation.
Other reasonable and related duties as assigned in support of the initiative and its impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of senior leadership experience in nonprofit, entertainment, corporate, or public sectors, with demonstrated ability to lead through growth and change.
3+ years of experience with community organizing, grassroots mobilization, and/or youth engagement.
Proven success in development and fundraising, including a track record of generating new revenue streams and securing major gifts, grants, and strategic partnerships.
Proven success leading a multidisciplinary team and creating a strong work culture.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees
Flexible paid time off
Paid family & medical leave
Access to a 401(k) plan
Comprehensive benefits plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

fundraisingbudget managementstrategic planningcommunity organizinggrassroots mobilizationyouth engagementrevenue generationgrant writingpartnership developmentprogram management

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcommunicationmentoringcollaborationcultural competencydecision-makinginclusivitystaff retentionwork culture development