(Career Progress) LCV Job Openings: Vice President of GiveGreen, GiveGreen Development and Events Coordinator

Good morning—

 

LCV is hiring for a Vice President of GiveGreen and GiveGreen Development and Events Coordinator based in Washington, DC. The deadline to apply is July 14, 2021.

 

Thanks!

Juliette

Title: Vice President of GiveGreen

Department: Development

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Senior Vice President of Development

Positions Reporting to this Position: GiveGreen Digital Coordinator, GiveGreen Development and Events Coordinator

Location: Washington, DC

Union Position: No

Job Classification Level: M-IV

Salary Range (depending on experience): $125,000-$170,000

 

General Description:

LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.

 

For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.

 

GiveGreen is a project of LCV Victory Fund and NRDC Action Votes. GiveGreen offers political donors a powerful, easy, and strategic way to support environmental candidates and accelerate action on climate change. The program has raised over $84 million since its inception, including over $44 million raised in the 2020 election cycle. The GiveGreen program and team will be growing in 2021-2022. Some GiveGreen activities are also conducted by LCV Action Fund and NRDC Action Fund PAC.

 

The Vice President of GiveGreen is a newly created role that will lead the GiveGreen program to achieve its goals of elevating climate champions to elected office through direct fundraising support and building power to ensure federal and state policy action on climate and environmental justice. The Vice President of GiveGreen will work closely with the staff from the two partner organizations and the GiveGreen Advisory Committee to develop strategic goals and objectives for the program. This position is responsible for the implementation and day to day management of all aspects of the program and leading its team of staff and vendors.

 

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the GiveGreen program team, develop and oversee overall GiveGreen cycle goals (political, fundraising, website).
• Drive vision and strategy to strengthen GiveGreen platform including user experience, data integration, and ongoing development.
• Ensure GiveGreen's commitment to racial justice and equity is effectively communicated to all audiences. 
• Convene and lead regular meetings with the Advisory Committee and regularly share progress updates on the execution of goals.
• Prioritize donor satisfaction with the platform and oversee the team that manages the day to day functioning of the website.
• Build and directly supervise the team that executes direct marketing efforts to broaden the platform's reach and donor engagement including: email, mail, digital ads, and other strategies.
• Ensure the GiveGreen brand and overall marketing and communications strategy is used consistently, and direct marketing efforts reflect a commitment to advancing climate policy, dismantling racism, and strengthening democracy. 
• Working closely with the political team to evaluate and identify priority candidates, ensure candidates are evaluated through a racial justice and equity lens that aligns with the Advisory Committee's climate and environmental policy advancement goals.

• Develop strategies to ensure credit taking and regular external communication about GiveGreen's successes.
• Work with the GiveGreen team to ensure strong fundraising partnerships are expanded and maintained.
• Work closely with legal counsel and compliance staff to make sure all fundraising activities and communications meet compliance requirements.
• Oversee program expense budget, negotiate contracts, and hold vendors accountable to deliverables.
• Provide leadership, regular feedback and coaching to the GiveGreen program staff.
• Foster a high-functioning and aligned team grounded in anti-racist team commitments and values.

 

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Required - At least 10 years of project management or fundraising experience; at least two cycles of electoral campaign experience. At least 5 years experience demonstrated supervisory experience successfully managing high performing teams. Must have demonstrated experience prioritizing projects, resolving issues, and accomplishing goals. Demonstrated ability to work with a governing committee or other key stakeholders. Preferred - Experience with online fundraising and direct marketing, and FEC compliance. Experience in web development, data management, and analytics.
• Skills: Proven leadership skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, high-pressure and often fast paced environment - balancing input while reacting quickly and efficiently and prioritizing projects. Ability to develop and lead teams to implement plans, must have ability to delegate and manage people and communicate effectively. Ability to lead on issues of racial justice and equity. Must be well-organized and attentive to details. Strong writing, communication, and listening skills. Superior interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with different personalities. Flexible and adaptable style; a leader who can positively impact both strategic and tactical fundraising initiatives. Political awareness.
• Cultural Competence: Demonstrated awareness of one's own cultural identity, views about difference, and the ability to learn and build on varying cultural and community norms. Commitment to equity and inclusion as organizational practice and culture. Understands how environmental issues intersect with racism, economic and social inequality in the US and has a passion for working to dismantle these systems.
• Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with partners/elected representatives/major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. This position is based in Washington, DC. and may require occasional travel and work on nights and weekends for meetings and events, as needed. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "VP GiveGreen" in the subject line by July 14, 2021. No phone calls please.

 

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.

 

Title: GiveGreen Development and Events Coordinator

Department: Development

Status: Exempt

Reports to: Vice President of Marketing and Engagement 

Positions Reporting to this Position: None

Location: Washington, DC

Union Position: Yes

Job Classification Level: B

Salary Range (depending on experience): $52,676-$61,793

 

General Description:

LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.

 

For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and best in class grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.

 

GiveGreen is a project of LCV Victory Fund and NRDC Action Votes. GiveGreen offers political donors a powerful, easy, and strategic way to support environmental candidates and accelerate action on climate change. The program has raised over $84 million since its inception, including over $44 million raised in the 2020 election cycle.  Some GiveGreen activities are also conducted by LCV Action Fund and NRDC Action Fund PAC.

 

We are hiring a GiveGreen Development and Events Coordinator who will play a critical role in supporting the GiveGreen program, which is focused on elevating climate champions to elected office through direct fundraising support and building power to ensure federal and state policy action on climate and environmental justice issues. This position supports the production of national fundraising events for candidates and other GiveGreen fundraising efforts hosted by LCV Action Fund, NRDC Action Fund PAC, and other environmental supporters.

 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of candidate fundraising events, including maintaining an events calendar, working directly with campaign staff, coordinating logistics, developing solicitation materials, tracking RSVPs and donations, developing program run of show, talking points, and briefings.
• Serve as point of contact for event invitees, communicate with major donors and stakeholders in a timely manner. Provide support to Host Committees and share regular status updates with hosts and staff.
• Manage virtual and in-person event logistics, including running Zoom platform and working with production vendors and venues.
• Work with GiveGreen Digital Coordinator to build event audiences and schedule email invitations.
• Work with consultants to identify fundraising priorities and advise donors; support donors in their individual fundraising efforts.
• Work with fundraising consultants to support donor summits and other cultivation events, as needed.
• Help develop compelling marketing materials, working with consultants, to build support for electing lawmakers who will solve the climate crisis, defend and strengthen our democracy, and confront racial injustice in policies at the federal and state level.
• Develop expert knowledge of the GiveGreen website; ensure donor satisfaction with donation platform and online giving tools.
• Contribute to the organization's racial justice and equity goals by raising money for priority candidates who will advance climate and environmental justice policies.
• Work closely with the Legal and Compliance teams to ensure events, program activities, and materials are in compliance with campaign finance laws and regulations.
• Provide support to other GiveGreen program projects as needed and support the team's fundraising goals.

 

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Required - At least 2 years of work experience in a fundraising, administrative, or customer service role, including at least one cycle of political fundraising experience. Must have demonstrated experience working in donor databases, coordinating projects and working with key stakeholders including major donors, board members, consultants, or organizational leadership.
• Preferred - Prior experience coordinating events for a campaign, non-profit organization, or association. Experience organizing data and lists, creating invitations and other marketing materials, coordinating virtual meetings or events using online platforms.
• Skills:  Extremely well-organized and demonstrated strong project coordinator, attentive to details, and adept at developing and maintaining systems. Must have the ability to handle multiple projects at once and work with multiple stakeholders. Must thrive and enjoy working in a fast paced setting while juggling competing priorities. Motivated to meet fundraising goals and produce results.
• Cultural Competence: Must have an interest in political fundraising and shares our commitment to increasing racial diversity in our movement and organization, integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture.
• Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. The person in the position will frequently be expected to move between sites. This position is based in Washington, DC. and requires occasional travel and work on nights and weekends for events, as needed. Please note that all LCV staff are currently working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with "GG Development and Events Coordinator" in the subject line by July 14, 2021. No phone calls please.

 

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace.