Manager, Advocacy

3 weeks ago

New York, United States United Way of New York City Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Manager, Advocacy


Reports to: Vice President, Advocacy and Government Relations


Organization Summary:

United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is a nonprofit mobilizing people and organizations to eradicate barriers and create opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers. Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of the world's most recognized charitable brands, we envision caring communities in which all individuals and families have access to quality education and the opportunity to lead healthy and financially secure lives. We strive to model our values in all our relationships, both internal and external: Collaboration, Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, and Superior Performance.


Position Overview:

The Manager, Advocacy reports to the Vice President, Advocacy & Government Relations within the Office of the Executive Vice President. This role is primarily responsible for advocacy and relationship management, providing leadership to advance UWNYC’s strategic policy priorities through advocacy support and stewarding strong organizational partnerships on the City, State, and Federal level with key partners aligned on our policy and advocacy goals. The Manager, Advocacy will be responsible for helping develop and then leading the advocacy process for UWNYC’s policy objectives for budgetary and legislative priorities. They will work collaboratively with key internal leaders to manage relationships with UWNYC’s partner organizations and mobilize UWNYC execute policy advocacy across all levels of government. The Manager, Advocacy will also be responsible for developing plans of action in pursuit of UWNYC policy objectives. They will assist the President’s Office, Community Impact, and Strategic Initiatives teams in the strategy for external-facing briefings, public-facing campaign material, and materials for government partners. This role works specifically with leaders and team members cross departmentally and relies on expert and consistent communication to execute cross-functional proposals and projects in a timely manner. The successful candidate will be a strong strategist and advocate, who is a great communicator and highly motivated. The Manager, Advocacy must have experience successfully achieving policy victories in New York City, New York State, and/or Federal levels of government. They should also be familiar with the process by which these institutions function. They should be connected to United Way’s mission and inspired to enhance one of the country’s best-known nonprofit brands. They must be passionate about racial equity and social justice and motivated to break down racial inequities and barriers for low-income communities of color across New York City.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • In partnership with the VP, Advocacy & Government Relations, set annual and long-term strategic objectives for outreach, engagement, and advocacy with external partners
  • In partnership with VP, Advocacy and Government Relations, set operational standards and processes for advocacy for internal stakeholders.
  • Oversee a portfolio of partner organizations and conduct stewardship and cultivation activities that build, maintain, and strengthen relationships.
  • Collaborate with programmatic leaders to inform funding strategy, proposals and reports.
  • Engage partner organizations to play a leadership role in effective advocacy, organizing around campaigns and in convenings. 
  • Support organic leadership development within strategically identified partner organizations.
  • Develop and strengthen relationships with partner organizations, other mission aligned organizations, and non-traditional partners and allies across NYC.
  • Regularly convene partners to discuss issues facing UWNYC and plans strategies for collective mobilization in NYC and across the State.
  • Create strategic campaign plans that coordinate and mobilize partners and coalitions around local, state, and federal advocacy campaigns.
  • Serve as spokesperson for UWNYC through public speaking and regular meetings with community leaders, policy makers, and thought leaders.
  • Plan and organize events including convenings, trainings, and community forums.
  • Create collateral necessary for achieving policy objectives.
  • Forge relationships with policy makers across NYC, including elected and other key government officials.
  • Other duties as required.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience in government relations, policy, advocacy campaign management; programmatic experience in education, hunger, health equity, housing, climate, criminal justice, and/or economic mobility.
  • A sense of energy, ownership, and personal connection to the work of UWNYC, the communities we serve, and our staff.
  • Understanding of political strategy, NYC or NY State government stakeholders, and funding cycles.
  • Relationships within the advocacy space in NYC.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills, highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Adept at translating programmatic products and outcomes to communicate UWNYC’s value in the community and build a case for support.
  • Possess, and be motivated to continuously develop, a learning, network, and equity mindset.
  • Innovative thinker with a track record for translating strategy into action plans and results.
  • Astute listener and able to understand and incorporate stakeholder’s needs and interests.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and quickly “change gears” as needed.
  • Excellent time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects with high attention to detail.
  • Possess positive, “can do” attitude.

Key Competencies:

  • Strategic Relationship Building
  • Effective and Engaging Communicator
  • Embracing and Managing Change
  • Entrepreneurial and Innovative

Additional Requirements:

  • Background check
  • UWNYC is presently on a Hybrid/In-Person work schedule.

United Way of New York City Core Competencies for All Staff

  • Mission Focused: Catalyze others’ commitment to the mission to create real social change that leads to better lives and healthier communities. This drives their performance and professional motivation.
  • Relationship-Oriented: Understands that people come before processes and is astute in cultivating and managing relationships toward a common goal.
  • Collaborator: Understands the roles and contributions of all sectors of the community and can mobilize resources (financial and human) through meaningful engagement
  • Results Driven: Dedicated to shared and measurable goals for the common good: creating, resourcing, scaling and leveraging strategies and innovations for broad investment and impact
  • Brand Steward: Steward of the brand and understands his/her role in growing and protecting the reputation and results of the greater network.

United Way of New York City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

  • Manager, Advocacy

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States United Way of New York City Full time

    **Position**: Manager, Advocacy **Reports to**: Vice President, Advocacy and Government Relations **Organization Summary**: - United Way of New York City (UWNYC) is a nonprofit mobilizing people and organizations to eradicate barriers and create opportunities that improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers. Part of the United Way Worldwide system, one of...

  • Technology Advocacy Manager

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Committee to Protect Journalists Full time

    **Job Title**:Technology Advocacy Manager **Department**:Advocacy and Communications **Job Band**:Management I **Reports to Title**:Deputy Director of Advocacy **FLSA Status**:Exempt **Union Represented**:Yes **How to Apply**: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. **Application Deadline**: **Organization...

  • Manager, Advocacy and Legislation

    2 days ago

    New York, United States Womankind Full time

    **_Reports to: CEO_**: Womankind uses the multidimensionality of our Asian heritage to work alongside survivors of gender-based violence as they build a path to healing. We are working tirelessly to create a future where we Rise Above Violence and our communities can innovate towards collective well-being, restoration, and social justice. In addition to...

  • Policy & Advocacy Manager (Hybrid)

    1 day ago

    New York, United States Care For The Homeless Full time

    Care For the Homeless (CFH) is a rapidly growing not-for-profit health care and social service agency that works every day to end homelessness in New York City. CFH provides medical, behavioral and oral health services through Article 28 health centers at 25 locations across all five boroughs of NYC including shelters, soup kitchens, and drop-in centers. CFH...

  • Lead Advocacy

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Success Academy Charter Schools Full time

    Thanks for your interest in Success Academy Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC...

  • Lead Advocacy

    4 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Success Academy Charter Schools Full time

    Thanks for your interest in Success Academy Running the largest, fastest-growing, and highest-performing network of public charter schools in New York City takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates and supporters alike. We would love to welcome you to our community We work tirelessly every day to ensure each child in NYC...

  • Program Associate, Global Advocacy

    1 week ago

    New York, United States Center for Reproductive Rights Full time

    **Job Title**: Program Associate, Global Advocacy **Department**: Government & External Relations, Global Advocacy **Center Background**: The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is a global human rights organization working to ensure that reproductive rights are protected in law as fundamental human rights around the world. With offices in New York...

  • United Nations Advocacy Associate

    1 month ago

    New York, New York, United States Presbyterian Church USA Full time

    Overview: The national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), based in Louisville Kentucky, serve with mid-councils, congregations, worshipping communities, and partner organizations to carry forth the mission of Jesus Christ. Approximately 400 individuals, diverse in race, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith, skills, and more, come together as...

  • United Nations Advocacy Associate

    2 weeks ago

    New York, New York, United States Presbyterian Church USA Full time

    Overview: The national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), based in Louisville Kentucky, serve with mid-councils, congregations, worshipping communities, and partner organizations to carry forth the mission of Jesus Christ. Approximately 400 individuals, diverse in race, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith, skills, and more, come together as...

  • Co-Director at Advocacy Institute

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States Axis Talent Partners Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Advocacy InstituteThe Advocacy Institute supports social justice organizations to build the advocacy skills, knowledge, and power they need to shape government policy for a more just and equitable New York.We work with communities of color, immigrants, low-income people, LGBTQ+ people, and other underrepresented groups...

  • Co-Director at Advocacy Institute

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Axis Talent Partners Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAbout Advocacy InstituteThe Advocacy Institute supports social justice organizations to build the advocacy skills, knowledge, and power they need to shape government policy for a more just and equitable New York.We work with communities of color, immigrants, low-income people, LGBTQ+ people, and other underrepresented groups...

  • Communication Officer

    9 hours ago

    New York, United States Vital Strategies Full time

    Communication Officer - Policy, Advocacy and Communication Vital Strategies is a global public health organization working in 70+ countries to strengthen public health systems. It is headquartered in New York City and has offices in Addis Ababa, Jinan, Paris, São Paulo and Singapore. Vital develops and oversees programs to address leading causes of...

  • Executive Director

    4 weeks ago

    New York, United States JPMorgan Chase & Co Full time

    **JOB DESCRIPTION** JPMorgan Chase is hiring an Executive Director to lead the Card & Connected Commerce Advocacy Solutions Group. The Executive Director will support JPMC’s Card business within JPMC’s Consumer & Community Banking division. The Card & Connected Commerce Advocacy Solutions Group supports Chase’s ongoing advocacy efforts, bringing the...

  • Communications & Advocacy Junior Associate - Class

    7 days ago

    New York, United States Global Health Strategies Full time

    **_* The start date for this job posting is intended for the summer of 2024. Interviews will begin in mid-April. We thank you for your interest in working at GHS and your patience throughout the process.*_** If you are an upcoming or recent graduate who is entrepreneurial, innovative, and passionate about improving global health through communications and...

  • Customer Advocacy Associate

    3 days ago

    New York, United States B&H Photo Full time

    At over 50 years old and counting, B&H has built a reputation as the trusted resource for photography and videography enthusiasts via its NYC SuperStore and its award-winning website. Long known as "The Professional’s Source", B&H is recognized by savvy consumers worldwide for its honest, knowledgeable guidance, expert tips and articlesand always-great...

  • Policy, Advocacy

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States Align Social Impact Full time $18

    Overview:Align Social Impact is seeking a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student fellow to join the team for the Summer school semester of 2024, beginning in June 2024 and ending in August 2024, as our Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Summer Fellow. The ideal candidate must have strong communication, research and writing skills and a background in...

  • Policy, Advocacy

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Align Social Impact Full time $18

    Overview:Align Social Impact is seeking a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student fellow to join the team for the Summer school semester of 2024, beginning in June 2024 and ending in August 2024, as our Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Summer Fellow. The ideal candidate must have strong communication, research and writing skills and a background in...

  • Policy Advocacy

    2 days ago

    New York, United States Align Social Impact Full time $18

    Overview:Align Social Impact is seeking a junior or senior undergraduate or graduate student fellow to join the team for the Fall school semester of 2024, beginning in September 2024 and ending in December 2024, as our Policy, Advocacy and Campaigns Summer Fellow. The ideal candidate must have strong communication, research and writing skills and a...

  • Government Relations

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States Planned Parenthood of Michigan Full time

    Position Summary: Assists Advocacy & Government Relations (AGR) team in public policy research and advocacy, government relations, and advocacy to promote PPHP's mission and strategic goals. Supports the advancement of the mission of PPHP through community collaboration, elected official engagement, volunteer engagement, and outreach. Coordinates and...

  • Government Relations

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Planned Parenthood of Michigan Full time

    Position Summary: Assists Advocacy & Government Relations (AGR) team in public policy research and advocacy, government relations, and advocacy to promote PPHP's mission and strategic goals. Supports the advancement of the mission of PPHP through community collaboration, elected official engagement, volunteer engagement, and outreach. Coordinates and...