Chief of Campaigns and Strategies

All* Above All, a project of New Venture Fund, seeks nominations and applications for a Chief of Campaigns and Strategies (CCS). All* Above All is a catalyst for abortion justice, envisioning a world where abortion care is affordable, available, and supported for everyone who needs it. Launched in 2013 as a women of color-led effort to restore and sustain public insurance coverage of abortion, the organization changed the game a few short years later by mobilizing policymakers and the public around the harm of these bans, especially for those unable to make ends meet. After years of bold work that centers people of color working to make ends meet, All* Above All recently expanded its mission and scope beyond insurance coverage of abortion, to other abortion access issues and strategies, particularly at the intersection of racial, economic, and immigrant justice issues. All* knows that race, economic insecurity, and immigration status can multiply the already-massive barriers to abortion care, and that true abortion justice must incorporate these issues. Throughout this transition, All*’s goal is to continue to empower a new generation to be bold and take action with All*’s uplifting approach, cross-movement work, and digital and grassroots strategies, to ensure that abortion care is available for all.

As a key member of the Executive Team, the Chief of Campaigns and Strategies (CCS) will support and oversee the campaigns and initiatives teams as they execute All*’s vision and strategy. The CCS will ensure operational efficiency, as well as strategic focus and alignment across All*’s campaign teams and functions, and cultivate a culture of openness, innovation, and collaboration across the organization. They will serve as a connector, problem-solver, and coach who holds the vision of All*’s projects and connects the dots across all campaigns. The CCS works collaboratively to set the organizational direction, establish priorities, and facilitate cross-organization collaboration and innovation for All* Above All and All* Above All Action Fund. The CCS will report to the President, All* Above All.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FACING THE CHIEF OF CAMPAIGNS AND STRATEGIES

The CCS will be an agile and seasoned leader with strong strategic acumen and a first-hand understanding of the challenges and needs of a growing organization. They will bring a strong strategic mindset, an ability to get things done, and a high degree of emotional intelligence. Specifically, they will:

Hold the vision for and ensure strategic alignment and integration across organizational campaigns and strategies. The CCS will oversee All*’s campaigns and strategies teams as they execute the vision and strategy developed by All*’s leadership. The CCS will hold the big picture goals of all campaigns and strategies, while ensuring strategic focus and operational efficiency across teams and functions. They will serve as a connector and problem-solver, connecting the dots across All*’s campaigns, and helping to drive decisions and bring together key stakeholders to generate solutions and strategies. In addition, the CCS will work with various consultants to ensure that all campaigns and strategies align with All*’s long-range vision.

Provide overall leadership, guidance and coaching in building innovative, resilient, effective campaign staff teams. The CCS will lead and nurture staff teams in a season of major organizational shifts. They will employ strong leadership development skills to identify and hone strengths in staff members and build the capacity to influence outcomes and drive momentum around campaigns as needed. They will work closely with the management team to develop strategic agendas and ensure an ongoing trajectory towards outcomes and results. The CCS will guide and coach cross-departmental teams in the development and execution of campaign plans. They will work with staff teams to create campaign workplans and budgets, develop measurable goals, and ensure these efforts are integrated and complementary across the organization. Additionally, the CCS will supervise several Directors, and, in collaboration with the Vice President and Human Resources and Operations Manager, will oversee the onboarding of new staff to All*’s programmatic, strategic work.

Represent All* Above All externally. As a member of the Executive Team, the CCS will ensure strong organizational relationships and that cross-organizational and cross-movement collaborative approaches are nurtured and/or deepened. The CCS will build and maintain strategic relationships with progressive allies, principals, political candidates, policymakers, media outlets, and constituents to advance campaign goals. Lastly, the CCS will serve as part of the spokesperson team representing All* Above All and the All* Above All Action Fund.

Collaborate with the Executive Team to set organizational vision, direction, and priorities. As a member of the Executive Team, the CCS will work collaboratively to set organizational direction, establish priorities, and facilitate cross-organization collaboration and innovation for All* Above All and All* Above All Action Fund. They will work in tandem with the Vice President to shape internal processes and communication, uphold All*’s culture and values, and ensure that programs and operations are integrated in a way that supports All*’s vision.

In addition, this position will manage and build upon existing and new relationships with key vendors to accomplish work outlined above. Other tasks in addition to these tasks may be assigned by the All* Above All President.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

While no one candidate will embody all the qualifications enumerated below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

• At least seven to ten years of experience as a strategic leader and effective project and people manager within reproductive, economic, immigrant, and/or racial justice movements and organizations. Political or electoral campaigns, strategy, or organizing experience is a plus.
• A keen understanding of and commitment to reproductive justice and ensuring access to abortion for all people.
• Results-driven, with the ability to multitask and shift priorities; strong aptitude for working under tight deadlines amidst competing priorities.
• An analytical problem-solver who is solutions oriented, able to connect dots across campaigns and initiatives, and identify systems and processes in need of adjustment.
• A proven ability to anticipate, understand, and resolve complex issues.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to lead in a collaborative, participatory environment, as well as work autonomously.
• A capacity to lead and guide staff with empathy, positivity, and curiosity.
• Demonstrated mission alignment with the view of abortion access as an economic, immigrant, and racial justice issue.
• Experience working on issues impacting Black, Indigenous, and people of color; young people; immigrants; and/or people working to make ends meet.
• Views culture shift, organizing, and movement building as key components of issue campaigns.
• Strong commitment to centering people of color and striving to be anti-racist.
• Values a shared, cross-collaborative leadership model.
• An understanding of abortion access as a reproductive, economic, immigrant, and racial justice issue (preferred).
• Experience working on issues impacting low-income people; Black, Indigenous, and women of color; young people; and/or immigrants, including reproductive justice or economic justice (preferred).
• A strong commitment to culture shift, organizing and movement building (preferred).

All* Above All utilizes competencies in evaluating applicants. Executive leadership is the key competency for this position. Sub-competencies include:

• Strategic thinking
• Visionary
• Delegation
• Influence
• Consensus Building
• Thought Partnership

In addition to position-specific competencies outlined above, All* Above All has seven core competencies in the Competency Model. These competencies apply to every employee at every level and include:

Mission Awareness – Passion for organizational mission demonstrated through previous experience, personal connection, or desires for the future inclusive of abortion/reproductive justice as well as racial, economic, and immigrant justice.

Strategy – Moving from vision to implementation by connecting overall strategy to individual goals and tasks while managing the layers of that strategy.

Collaboration – Working across internal teams and external partners to accomplish goals by establishing trust and connection with diverse stakeholders.

Communication – Effectively imparting or exchanging information and conveying feelings and ideas.

Flexibility – Shifting focus or pivoting as needs change while effectively managing competing priorities and multiple tasks and adapting to the changing landscape.

Self-Direction – Ability to work independently and manage individually-assigned work tasks.

Personality – Combination of qualities that forms a person’s character.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $135k – 150k annually. The salary range is in consideration of the total compensation package for this position. Additionally, it reflects All*’s compensation philosophy to be equitable in employment offers and aligns with responsibilities at the Chief-level.

A comprehensive benefits package includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in a 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 120 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are eligible for 20 weeks of paid family and medical leave.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires travel (up to 50%) to various states and cities as well as Washington, D.C. or New York City for coalition and campaign team meetings.

To center the safety and well-being of its employees, New Venture Fund requires that any employee who is required to conduct in-person activities for their job must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within four weeks of their start date. This position may require candidates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Accommodations may be sought and approved in accordance with the law by contacting human resources at [email protected].

All employees of New Venture Fund are required to complete timesheets.

TO APPLY

More information about All* Above All may be found at: allaboveall.org

This search is being led by Cara Pearsall and Stephanie Guidry of NPAG. Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates may submit their cover letter, outlining their interest and qualifications, along with their resume and three references via NPAG’s website.

All* Above All is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF’s work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.