State Democracy Project - Executive Director

Note: These qualifications are guidelines, so if you have most of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. Experience can include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work that helped you to build the competencies, knowledge, and skills needed for this position. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.

Strong candidates will offer:

Experience with and a demonstrated commitment to building power for marginalized communities, social justice, and a more responsive democracy.

A sophisticated understanding of fiscal sponsorship, coupled with a commitment to using its models to build the power and integrity of sponsored projects. Experience working in or with or leading fiscal sponsorship organizations is highly desirable.

A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in senior leadership of nonprofit organizations.

Ability to develop and maintain internal and external partnerships with a variety of stakeholders.

This position will be remote.

To Apply

Submit your resume and a compelling, concise cover letter that describes why you are interested in the role and how your experience has prepared you for this opportunity.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Equal Opportunity

State Democracy Project is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

SDP seeks an experienced and strategic Executive Director to lead the organization into its next chapter. The incoming Executive Director will play a pivotal role in shaping SDP’s future, expanding its impact, and continuing to strengthen its partnerships with new and existing projects and funders. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, dedicated team with an outsized impact and to work with an array of grassroots projects, emerging leaders, and their funders as they fight to protect our democracy at an urgent moment for our country.

The ideal candidate for this role is a seasoned non-profit leader and excellent communicator who has demonstrated experience managing complexity and developing strong relationships. You have expertise in ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and accounting rules for non-profits, fiscal sponsors and their projects, and with grant administration. You work with Boards of Directors as a strategic partner. You demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the current political ecosystem as well as the donor and foundation landscape.

You manage risk and scrutiny. You

are flexible, resourceful, and comfortable leading in an environment of ambiguity and change.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsible for both the day-to-day operations and the long-term direction and growth of the organization. The Executive Director will ensure that SDP works successfully toward its mission of supporting grassroots projects to help expand and protect our democracy.